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Cuxhaven Education Conference

2026-11-06 Participation—this was the theme of the Cuxhaven Education Conference held on October 6, 2026, at which the Leuphana Innovation Community for School Improvement and Leadership presented a newly developed game that allows children to participate in school development.

A view of the Leuphana Innovation Community's booth at the education conference: On the table, next to a box full of building blocks, lies the newly developed card game “Game of Schools,” spread out on the table. ©Leuphana Innovation Community Schulentwicklung und Leadership
At the education conference, the Leuphana Innovation Community for School Development and Leadership presented the newly developed card game “Game of Schools – Kids.”

The Cuxhaven Education Conference, which focused on the topic of “participation,” opened with an inspiring keynote address by Julia Klimczak: “How Can Participation Succeed in All-Day Schools?” Afterward, participants had the opportunity to network and learn about various educational and cultural offerings. This was followed by two workshop sessions, including one on experiencing participation and democracy through theater and games, as well as sessions on participatory processes, self-efficacy, and reading promotion.

Game of Schools – Kids: How Children Can Playfully Contribute to School Development

The Leuphana Innovation Community for School Improvement and Leadership contributed a workshop on “Game of Schools – Kids,” the new card game currently in development. Two test rounds with elementary school teachers and other interested participants yielded valuable feedback to improve the game and incorporate new ideas.

It was a successful day filled with many exciting perspectives and insights! The Leuphana Innovation Community for School Improvement and Leadership is already looking forward to the next education conference in Cuxhaven.

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