The Netherlands has developed provisional learning goals for civic and digital literacy in primary and first-cycle secondary education as part of an ongoing curriculum reform. The revised learning goals cover how artificial intelligence works, the functioning of digital and social media, ethical aspects, and how digital media and society influence each other. These learning goals have been pilot-tested, sent to Parliament, and are ready for gradual implementation by schools.
Who it affects: All primary and secondary school students in the Netherlands as schools adopt the new curriculum framework.
What is notably missing: The learning goals represent a curriculum framework ready for implementation, but no binding mandate, enforcement timeline, or dedicated funding allocation has been specified. Teacher training and professional development requirements for curriculum delivery are not explicitly detailed. This remains a voluntary adoption pathway rather than a mandated, funded requirement across all schools.