Periodic Reporting for period 2 - The SEER (The STE(A)M Education European Roadmap)
Reporting period: 2023-09-01 to 2025-08-31
The SEER aimed to provide a Roadmap to drive the policy and institutional changes necessary for the large-scale implementation and mainstreaming of STE(A)M education in Europe.
To achieve this, SEER synthesized the state of STE(A)M Education and evaluated national and international policies to identify those supporting STE(A)M education. The analysis and resulting recommendations were provided to Ministries of Education and EU policymakers to support policy improvements in Europe.
In parallel, SEER mapped and evaluated +850 STE(A)M initiatives and EU-funded projects across all teaching levels, identifying strategies that provide the best outcomes for teachers and students. This mapping, combined with an analysis of teachers’ and schools’ needs, revealed gaps in current STE(A)M initiatives and guided the development of tools for stakeholders.
Through this process, the SEER developed a Roadmap and a set of tools to support the uptake of STE(A)M education in Europe. Research highlighted that lasting change requires coordinated efforts by all stakeholders in STE(A)M Education, driven by both bottom-up and top-down approaches. The SEER Roadmap supports both these strategies.
To achieve this, SEER synthesized the state of STE(A)M Education and evaluated national and international policies to identify those supporting STE(A)M education. The analysis and resulting recommendations were provided to Ministries of Education and EU policymakers to support policy improvements in Europe.
In parallel, SEER mapped and evaluated +850 STE(A)M initiatives and EU-funded projects across all teaching levels, identifying strategies that provide the best outcomes for teachers and students. This mapping, combined with an analysis of teachers’ and schools’ needs, revealed gaps in current STE(A)M initiatives and guided the development of tools for stakeholders.
Through this process, the SEER developed a Roadmap and a set of tools to support the uptake of STE(A)M education in Europe. Research highlighted that lasting change requires coordinated efforts by all stakeholders in STE(A)M Education, driven by both bottom-up and top-down approaches. The SEER Roadmap supports both these strategies.
SEER’s outcomes directly shaped the SEER Roadmap, combining evidence, stakeholder insights, and policy analysis into a coherent framework for mainstreaming STE(A)M education. All results are available at https://tinyurl.com/35e966ap(opens in new window)
The Mapping of STEM Education Practices and Policies included three iterations of analysis to capture evolving trends and ensure relevance. The final report (D1.3) reviewed EU and national policies, analysed over 850 European-funded projects, and identified gaps and good practices that guided the Roadmap’s thematic priorities.
The Needs and Gaps Analysis (D3.2 D3.3) examined the perspectives of educators, policymakers, and industry through three targeted surveys. These findings were central to formulating the Roadmap’s recommendations and addressing the systemic conditions required for high-quality STE(A)M education.
Under Exchange Activities (D2.1–D2.3) SEER organised 10 focus groups and 5 seminars with teachers, school leaders, policymakers, and industry. These exchanges validated findings, refined recommendations, and identified exemplary practices, ensuring the Roadmap reflected real stakeholder needs.
Finally, the two Policy Briefs summarised key findings and trends in European STE(A)M education, translating SEER’s evidence base into actionable recommendations for policymakers.
Together, these research, mapping, and exchange activities formed the backbone of the SEER Ecosystem, ensuring that the Roadmap and related tools are grounded in data, validated through dialogue, and designed for long-term policy impact.
The Mapping of STEM Education Practices and Policies included three iterations of analysis to capture evolving trends and ensure relevance. The final report (D1.3) reviewed EU and national policies, analysed over 850 European-funded projects, and identified gaps and good practices that guided the Roadmap’s thematic priorities.
The Needs and Gaps Analysis (D3.2 D3.3) examined the perspectives of educators, policymakers, and industry through three targeted surveys. These findings were central to formulating the Roadmap’s recommendations and addressing the systemic conditions required for high-quality STE(A)M education.
Under Exchange Activities (D2.1–D2.3) SEER organised 10 focus groups and 5 seminars with teachers, school leaders, policymakers, and industry. These exchanges validated findings, refined recommendations, and identified exemplary practices, ensuring the Roadmap reflected real stakeholder needs.
Finally, the two Policy Briefs summarised key findings and trends in European STE(A)M education, translating SEER’s evidence base into actionable recommendations for policymakers.
Together, these research, mapping, and exchange activities formed the backbone of the SEER Ecosystem, ensuring that the Roadmap and related tools are grounded in data, validated through dialogue, and designed for long-term policy impact.
The SEER project advanced STE(A)M education by building on previous initiatives, addressing policy limitations, and engaging policymakers to drive systemic change. At its core stands the SEER Ecosystem – an integrated set of tools guiding stakeholders from understanding the state of STE(A)M education to designing, implementing, and evaluating their own initiatives. It includes:
1. State of the Art of STE(A)M Education – a synthesis of current trends, challenges, and policy recommendations.
2. The STE(A)M European Education Roadmap – a plan aligning stakeholders, strengthening policies, and promoting education–industry collaboration through actionable steps and good practices.
3. Impact Assessment Mechanism (IAM) – a tool to assess the quality and impact of STE(A)M initiatives and inform continuous improvement.
4. Integrated STE(A)M Competence Framework – a concept for supporting pedagogical design, implementation, and evaluation.
To ensure uptake and long-term impact, SEER focused on three dimensions:
- Process: all tools were co-created and validated through research, stakeholder input, and testing.
- Support: stakeholders received clear guidance and an integrated pathway from analysis to action.
- Outreach: dissemination targeted to Ministries of education, policymakers, and educators through EUN’s STEM WG, newsletters, and social media.
Sustainability was strengthened through collaboration with SENSE and RoadSTEAMer within the STE(A)M Atlas, where the three projects jointly presented their Roadmaps and policy recommendations to EU and national stakeholders. Looking ahead, SEER’s outputs (especially the IAM, Roadmap, and Competence Framework) provide a solid foundation for continued development and future integration into European education and policy ecosystems.
1. State of the Art of STE(A)M Education – a synthesis of current trends, challenges, and policy recommendations.
2. The STE(A)M European Education Roadmap – a plan aligning stakeholders, strengthening policies, and promoting education–industry collaboration through actionable steps and good practices.
3. Impact Assessment Mechanism (IAM) – a tool to assess the quality and impact of STE(A)M initiatives and inform continuous improvement.
4. Integrated STE(A)M Competence Framework – a concept for supporting pedagogical design, implementation, and evaluation.
To ensure uptake and long-term impact, SEER focused on three dimensions:
- Process: all tools were co-created and validated through research, stakeholder input, and testing.
- Support: stakeholders received clear guidance and an integrated pathway from analysis to action.
- Outreach: dissemination targeted to Ministries of education, policymakers, and educators through EUN’s STEM WG, newsletters, and social media.
Sustainability was strengthened through collaboration with SENSE and RoadSTEAMer within the STE(A)M Atlas, where the three projects jointly presented their Roadmaps and policy recommendations to EU and national stakeholders. Looking ahead, SEER’s outputs (especially the IAM, Roadmap, and Competence Framework) provide a solid foundation for continued development and future integration into European education and policy ecosystems.