Engaging Minds: Improving Student Retention through Best Practices

A passion for student retention

Across Europe, many students struggle to remain engaged in school. The Engaging Minds project brings together educators, researchers, and innovation experts to understand why students disengage – and to co-create tools that help them thrive.

Understanding Student Disengagement

We investigate why students lose motivation and what factors influence early school leaving across Europe.

Gathering Insights From Educators

Educators share their experiences to help us map everyday challenges and opportunities.

Listening to Students’ Voices

Interviews and surveys ensure that students’ perspectives guide our solutions and reflect real needs.

Identifying Effective Practices

We analyse proven methods that strengthen motivation, participation, and belonging in the classroom.

Co-creating Practical Tools

Together with teachers, we design ready-to-use strategies and materials that support engagement in daily teaching.

Sharing Knowledge Across Europe

News and open resources ensure that our results benefit schools throughout Europe.

Project resources

Engaging Minds Handbook and more

  • Check out the Results page for our Engaging Minds Handbook and Practical Teacher Resources

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“This project will definitely help us retain students, who are struggling and need extra guidance”

Anders Lindskjold

Head of Education, Campus Vejle