Bartolini, M., Lamonica, V., (2021). We Are still Here! School-Vet Alternance between Engagement and Dropout Risk. Evidence from European Practices during the COVID-19 Pandemic, in Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference of the Journal Scuola Democratica "Reinventing Education", VOL. 2, Learning with New Technologies, Equality and Inclusion, 1199-1208

COVID-19 pandemic has trigged an educational crisis which has imposed a rethinking of traditional educational methods towards new teaching spaces and times. The reflection on disadvantage groups has assumed a crucial role in the scientific debate, requiring new perspectives of analysis. In the field of educational policies, the pandemic has imposed a macro-level redesign, requiring a review of existing programs, both at national and international level, in order to address the new needs arising. The paper aims at describing the remodelling of the 'Young in and up' project which main goal is the inclusion of young people with a migratory background in school-VET alternation paths. The authors will develop a critical reflection on the new tools and strategies implemented by the partners, in order to face the new challenges rising from the pandemic. The study was conducted through qualitative tools and methods (focus group and evaluative brainstorming) in order to answer to different research questions. The results will offer a multilevel reading both from a pedagogical and organisational point of view, through students, teachers and stakeholder perspective