Description
The gap between the expectations in the society and the opportunities and limitations of the education system has produced dissatisfaction and the need and critical readiness to contribute to education has grown among people and organisations that have traditionally been outside the players of education. The objective of the project is to build new partnerships and identify the feasible means for ensuring the sustainability of the Back to School initiative. At least 30 organizations will be individually approached, in cooperation with the NGO „Dreams Come True", a network connecting organizations willing to contribute to youth development. The knowledge gathered will be used as the basis for involving new organizations in education and the Back to School initiative. The impact of the project is mapping the different forms for cooperation, promoting case studies and the step-by-step change in Estonian society – making the cooperation between schools and the rest of the society mainstream and instilling the understanding that hosting at least one guest lesson with students every year is an honorary responsibility of each active citizen.
Summary of project results
The objective of the project was to achieve improved operational capacity and environment for the Back to School initiative. This aim was based on the need to involve new partners and increase financial sustainability of the organization. The objective of the project was reached by engaging ten people and reaching out to 30 business organizations that had A basic commitment to contribute to education in Estonia. Through the interviews their experience and future needs were mapped, the outcome with wider audience was shared, and new insights into the strategy and service package offered to the businesses have been integrated. The piloted services also include those that are likely to have financial returns towards organization's sustainability.
Summary of bilateral results