Q&A Webinar: How can education build trust in a polarised world?

Trust has always mattered to individuals, communities, economies and democracies. But many democracies today are facing declining voter turnout, while growing ideological divides fuel polarisation, leading people to distrusting and even disliking those with opposing views. This erosion of trust weakens the threads that bind societies together. To respond, education systems need to teach students to think critically, understand their rights and make informed decisions about where to place their trust.

In this webinar, OECD will look at how teachers, leaders and education systems can foster trust in others and in institutions, while earning students’ trust in return. It draws on insights from the latest OECD Education Spotlight, the Common Thread: Building Trust through Education.