Vilnius, Lithuania

“Education is one of our top priorities, and I have no doubt that with the help of the Bloomberg Philanthropies we will make this idea a reality. Teaching and learning in Vilnius schools will be even more interesting and effective.” Mayor Remigijus Šimašius
Building a more-resilient K-12 education model
Vilnius is reorganizing its education system to make it more resilient and relevant to the future economy by creating “Vilnius as an Open School,” aimed at addressing the lack of educators’ digital skills, overcrowded public schools, and outdated education systems. The “Open School” pushes the boundaries of when and how education should be delivered.

Photo: Ugnė Žilinskė
As head of the Centre for Educational Progress, Unė Kaunaitė is part of a team aiming to transform the education experience, helping teachers extend their classrooms throughout the city.