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Regina Duarte Presents Project at World Literacy Summit 2025

Written by iread4skills on April 8, 2025. Posted in News.

This week the city of Oxford is hosting the World Literacy Summit 2025, one of the largest global meetings dedicated to literacy. Today, between 3.40pm and 4pm (local time), the highlight will be the presentation of the iRead4Skills project, led by Regina Duarte, Commissioner of the National Reading Plan 2027 (PNL2027), in room 10 of the Examination School.

The theme of the session, ‘Enhancing literacy for a more inclusive society’, reflects the central aim of the project: to make literacy accessible, functional and aligned with the contemporary demands of the digital society.

The project’s participation in this international forum reinforces its active role in promoting literacy as a tool for inclusion and progress. The World Literacy Summit 2025 brings together delegations from more than 85 countries, with a full programme of debates, workshops and presentations available at: worldliteracysummit.org/programme.

Regina Duarte (MEC team) Discusses Literacy, AI, and Lifelong Learning in New Interview

Written by iread4skills on March 6, 2025. Posted in News.

The iRead4Skills project highlights a recent interview with Regina Duarte, Commissioner of the National Reading Plan 2027 and a key member of the iRead4Skills team, published on EPALE – the Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe. The interview explores the role of literacy in the digital age, the impact of artificial intelligence on education, and the challenges and opportunities in adult learning.

Duarte emphasizes the growing integration of digital tools and AI in literacy education, particularly in Portugal’s national strategies. She discusses how these technologies can support adult learners, improve access to reading materials, and enhance learning outcomes. The conversation also highlights the importance of collaborative efforts between educators, policymakers, and literacy projects like iRead4Skills in addressing existing gaps in adult education.

The interview provides valuable insights into how digital transformation is shaping the future of literacy education. It underscores the need for accessible learning materials, effective teacher training, and policies that encourage digital inclusion.

The full interview is available on EPALE: https://epale.ec.europa.eu/en/blog/interview-regina-duarte-mecpnl-portugal