{"id":1339885,"date":"2026-10-20T11:19:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T09:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/albatrossglobal.org\/unesco-happy-schools-the-albatross-foundation-supports-the-lycee-du-forez-in-a-global-unesco-initiative\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T11:22:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T09:22:36","slug":"unesco-happy-schools-the-albatross-foundation-supports-the-lycee-du-forez-in-a-global-unesco-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/albatrossglobal.org\/en\/unesco-happy-schools-the-albatross-foundation-supports-the-lycee-du-forez-in-a-global-unesco-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"UNESCO Happy Schools: The Albatross Foundation Supports the Lyc\u00e9e du Forez in a Global UNESCO Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In Feurs, in the Loire region, an innovative pilot program combines education, well-being, mental health, and artificial intelligence to create a happier school.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

UNESCO\u2019s global \u201cHappy Schools\u201d<\/strong> initiative is based on the belief that happiness and well-being are both essential prerequisites and goals of quality education.<\/p>\n\n

As part of its cooperation agreement with the Lyc\u00e9e du Forez in Feurs<\/strong>,the Albatross Foundation<\/strong> helped secure the school\u2019s selection as a pilot high school to test this ambitious initiative, thanks to its mental health coordinator, Ms. Juliette Fernandez.<\/p>\n\n

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Step 1: A participatory assessment of well-being in schools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

The project began with an assessment based on UNESCO\u2019s Happy Schools<\/em> tool, which is structured around four pillars: people, educational processes, the environment, and educational principles.<\/p>\n\n

Four questionnaires were used to gather the perceptions of high school students, parents, teachers, and school administrators<\/strong> regarding quality of life, interpersonal relationships, the school climate, and conditions conducive to learning.<\/p>\n\n

The results, analyzed with support from UNESCO, led to an assessment report submitted in June 2025<\/strong>, identifying the school\u2019s strengths and areas for improvement.<\/p>\n\n

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Step 2: Try out new tools for well-being<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Since the start of the 2025 school year, the educational community has been working to implement initiatives tailored to the identified needs.<\/p>\n\n

Among the innovations proposed by the Albatross Foundation is GaiaVoice \u2013 Finding Happy<\/strong>, a digital twin based on the work of Professor Ellen Langer, a Harvard psychologist and pioneer in mindfulness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

Using artificial intelligence, this tool allows users to interactively explore topics such as happiness, mindfulness, creativity, self-perception, and resilience.<\/p>\n\n

This experiment builds on the \u201cFinding Happy\u201d<\/em> educational program, developed with Professor Langer to encourage young people to take charge of their own well-being.<\/p>\n\n

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Step 3: Assess progress and share lessons learned<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

A new survey campaign will make it possible to compare the results with the initial assessment and to evaluate changes in the school climate and conditions that promote well-being.<\/p>\n\n

The goal is to draw lessons from this pilot project and identify practices that could inspire other schools, both in France and internationally.<\/p>\n\n

A Happy School for a Sustainable Future<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Through this collaboration, the Albatross Foundation is contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals<\/strong>, particularlySDG 3\u2014Good Health and Well-being<\/strong>,SDG 4\u2014Quality Education<\/strong>, andSDG 17\u2014Partnerships<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

Because learning to be happy is also part of an education aimed at building a sustainable future.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Learn more:<\/em> UNESCO\u2019s Global Happy Schools Initiative<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n

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UNESCO\u2019s \u201cHappy Schools\u201d Diagnostic Tool<\/h3>\n\n

The \u201cHappy Schools\u201d Diagnostic Tool and its User Guide support school communities in developing their own \u201cHappy Schools\u201d initiatives, tailored to their local contexts. They help school leadership teams prepare a school-level diagnostic report on the conditions that promote learning and well-being.<\/p>\n\n

The results can help the school community highlight its strengths, identify areas for improvement, and reflect on them collectively, as well as collaboratively develop a \u201cHappy Schools\u201d Improvement Plan.<\/p>\n\n

The Tool is a global public good and is available free of charge.<\/p>\n\n

Schools can request dedicated technical assistance from UNESCO to implement the Tool and prepare the diagnostic report. They can also request support to facilitate the co-design of professional development pathways and school improvement plans tailored to their context, capacities, and needs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

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