The public center in Zaragoza stands out for its inclusive approach, educational innovation, and real impact in vulnerable contexts.
A model of social transformation from public education
The CEIP Ramiro Soláns, located in Zaragoza, has been selected as a finalist for the 2024 Princess of Girona School Award, an honor that recognizes educational institutions across Spain for their contribution to social transformation through education.
The Princess of Girona Foundation will announce the winning center on June 10 at CaixaForum Madrid, as part of a day dedicated to educational innovation.
Inclusion, educational success, and community
This Early Childhood and Primary Education center serves a school community with a high level of vulnerability:
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53% of the students are immigrants
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43% are at risk of social exclusion
Despite this, the results are remarkable. Since 2004, CEIP Ramiro Soláns has achieved:
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Reducing school absenteeism from 40% to 4%
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Increasing the educational success rate from 5% to 70–80%
All of this through an educational project focused on key competencies such as change management, self-esteem, empathy, positive language, and teamwork. Its goal: to educate students capable of transforming their environment.
National and international recognitions
CEIP Ramiro Soláns is not new to the landscape of educational innovation. Among its recognitions are:
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National Service Learning Award (2020) for gender equity
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Finalist for the European Innovation Award for Inclusion, awarded by the European Network of Innovation for Inclusion
The teaching team at the center defines its philosophy as “knowledge-based innovation that generates real impact on students, families, and the community.” A vision where teachers act as a critical mass and students as agents of change.
An Aragonese reference in transformative education
The nomination for the 2024 Princess of Girona School Award positions CEIP Ramiro Soláns as a national reference in inclusive education, strengthening the role of public schools as a driver of change and social cohesion.
On June 10, Zaragoza will await a decision that not only rewards a successful pedagogical model but also the commitment, resilience, and hopes of an entire educational community.
