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ICONS policy brief 1|2026


Based on a January 2026 survey among twelve online schools across Europe and Australia, this policy brief explores how regulatory ambiguity shapes the recognition, accreditation, and development of online schooling.

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ICONS Conference Paper 2026

This short paper examines how ICONS connects online schools across countries and educational systems. Drawing on the principles of networked learning, it highlights the value of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional exchange in advancing inclusive and high-quality online education.

Published in: Proceedings of the Fifteenth International Conference on Networked Learning (2026)

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Digital ICONS café

Through our Digital ICONS Café, members share promising practices, discuss emerging challenges, and strengthen collaboration across the online education community.

ICONS Webinar Series

While the Digital ICONS Café focuses on exchange within our member community, the ICONS Webinar Series is open to everyone. The ICONS Webinar Series offers open webinars featuring international speakers and promising practices to stimulate dialogue and knowledge exchange in online education.

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