This year’s edition centers on coeducation for peace and the rejection of sexist violence, framing it as a fundamental pillar of modern schooling. The Edition signals a deliberate shift toward inclusive classrooms where boys and girls learn together, guided by a shared commitment to harmony, respect, and nonviolence. It highlights how schools can become engines of social change by embedding coeducation into every facet of their routines, curricula, and school culture, turning peaceful coexistence into a daily practice rather than a distant ideal.
As education systems expanded organized interventions with legal backing, classrooms began to witness a tension between progressive equality measures and persistent reactionary rhetoric. This resistance often mirrors attitudes outside the classroom and can surface as pushback against anti-violence initiatives or inclusive policies. The current edition investigates these dynamics with a clear aim: to understand how school leaders, teachers, and students navigate moments of controversy, transform them into teachable opportunities, and reinforce a norm of dignity for all. The emphasis is not merely on policy but on full, lived implementation—where every student, irrespective of gender, is encouraged to participate, question, and grow within a safe, supportive setting. The overarching message is that peace and nonviolence are practical competencies, cultivated through daily interactions, respectful dialogue, and structured activities that model equitable behavior for the entire school community.
Building on concrete programs like the Ministry of Education’s Coeducacentres Initiative, this edition showcases how centers from Villena and other regions are translating policy into practice. By examining the experiences of two training centers that engaged with the program this year, the edition offers first-hand insights into what works, what challenges arise, and what prospects lie ahead. The narrative shares outcomes related to student engagement, teacher collaboration, and the formation of school-wide supports that sustain coeducation as a core value. It also reflects on how coeducational environments contribute to peace education, reduce gender-based violence, and create campuses where nonviolence is taught as a practical habit rather than a theoretical ideal. The collected cases illuminate pathways for replication, adaptation, and continuous improvement, inviting educators to replicate successful strategies while tailoring them to local contexts and needs. In this way, the initiative becomes a catalyst for ongoing dialogue, professional development, and community involvement that extend beyond the classroom walls. Citations from program coordinators and participating centers provide context and accountability for future progress, grounding the discussion in observable results and measurable impact.