Our Partnership
The MARIAN partnership brings together 7 organizations from Spain, Greece, Italy, Bulgaria, Ireland, and Romania to connect Montessori principles, creative technologies, and inclusivity in mathematics education
UdiGitalEdu is a multidisciplinary research group at the University of Girona that designs creative learning experiences at the intersection of Education, Technology, and Social Inclusion. We work with children, young people, and teachers to foster creativity, critical thinking, empathy, and teamwork, with a special focus on vulnerable and underserved communities.
Our projects—developed at local, national, and international levels—combine STEAM education, Creative Computing, and Maker methodologies to empower learners to become creators, problem-solvers, and active global citizens. Drawing on pedagogical traditions from Dewey, Piaget, Vygotsky, Freire, Montessori, and Papert, we believe in education as a driver of equity, empowerment, and social change.
Founded in 1986, Action Synergy is a pioneering organization with over 37 years of expertise in research, community development, and educational innovation. The organization drives impact in school education and teacher training, vocational education and training (VET), youth empowerment, and podcast creation. As the coordinator of Acaδimia – the European Teachers’ Academy for Creative & Inclusive Learning – one of only 27 such academies in Europe, Action Synergy supports educators in enhancing teaching practices and promoting inclusivity. Its VET projects span Europe, Africa, and Latin America, delivering high-quality professional training tailored to diverse career needs. In youth empowerment, the organization leverages non-formal education to provide young people worldwide with opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. In the field of podcasting, Action Synergy not only produces engaging content but also trains individuals in every stage of production and offers free studio access, making creativity and expression widely accessible. With a mission to empower individuals and organizations, Action Synergy continues to foster inclusive education, strengthen networks across regions and Europe, and champion innovation in learning.
ELORIS SA is the Company for Research, Education, Innovation and Development of the North Aegean Region. The company was founded at 1995 by the Government of the North Aegean Region together with the Regional Association of North Aegean Municipalities. During those twenty-nine years of activity ELORIS SA has implemented numerous projects either with national funding, either with founding from the European Union. The basic areas of expertise include, Development and implementation of life long training programs in various thematic areas like tourism, environment, sustainability, entrepreneurship, IT, Promoting social inclusion and equal opportunities to vulnerable groups (migrants, refugees, Roma) among many others.
Zaffiria is a center for educational research and media education based in Italy. Since 1998, it has been developing innovative tools, resources, and training programs to promote digital creativity, media literacy, and active citizenship among children, teachers, and communities.
With strong expertise in creative technologies and inclusive pedagogy, Zaffiria collaborates with schools, universities, museums, and cultural institutions to design educational experiences that combine play, technology, and social engagement. It is also a certified teacher training institution, offering professional development programs that support educators in integrating digital tools and creative methods into their practice.
Zaffiria coordinates and participates in numerous local, national, and European projects, building networks of teachers and schools to share methodologies and inspire innovation in classrooms. Its mission is to empower learners and educators alike to become creative, critical, and responsible citizens in a digital world.
European Montessori College (formerly Waterpark Montessori) is an international provider of high-quality Montessori education and training. We offer fully MACTE-accredited diploma programmes covering the full age span (0–18 years), tailored for teachers, guides, and school leaders. Through a blend of asynchronous online modules and in-classroom practical experiences, we make Montessori training accessible to a wide community of educators across Europe and beyond. Our mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and innovation in Montessori schooling by combining rigorous pedagogy with flexibility, enabling learners to adapt the method to diverse cultural and school settings.
Beyond training, our work spans multiple interconnected services: we publish original Montessori printable resources, classroom planning & recording software (Flex Record), and books on the Montessori approach. We also deliver consultancy services, short courses, leadership workshops, and school start-up support. We aim to empower individuals and institutions to build sustainable, authentic Montessori environments in their communities by integrating training, resources, and practical guidance.
Constantin Ianculescu Technological School’’ is a state school located in a village named Carcea, at a 10 km distance from Craiova. It was established in 1963 as a professional agricultural school, and currently functions as a primary and secondary education unit having the following school cycles: preschool, primary and secondary classes.
Constantin Ianculescu school provides the first stage of formal education, typically for children aged 5-1, laying the foundation for all future learning by focusing on foundational academic skills like reading, writing, and math, alongside essential social, emotional, and life skills such as collaboration, time management, and problem-solving. The learning is designed to be structured, engaging, and interactive, covering subjects like language, math, science, and social studies to develop children into well-rounded individuals.
We also provide the formal education stage after primary school, typically serving students aged 11 to 1. It prepares students for higher education or the workforce by offering a broad, specialized curriculum with subject-specific teachers, promoting intellectual and social development through core subjects, electives, and extracurricular activities.