CHANGE AND TRANSFORMATION

We will continue to develop our work in Language and Reading Culture, Culture and Life, and the 21st-Century Education Ecosystem, making it available to all education stakeholders.

1. LANGUAGE AND READING CULTURE

Our aim is to develop the language and reading culture of students aged 5–18 through reading and learning platforms; help them explore written culture through stories; and support them in becoming lifelong learners using 21st-century tools.

1.1. OP: Reading Platform (ongoing)

We had doubled the number of books on the Reading Platform and completed its learning materials and process designs. This year, we also integrated artificial intelligence and prepared the platform for use in the new school year.

1.2. TUROKYA: Turkish Reading and Writing Platform

By June 2026, we had completed the translation of 100 classic works for middle and high school students, the development of the platform software, and the processes and practices for using it in schools and classrooms. Our goals for the 2026–2027 school year are:

• Complete the translation and preparation for publication of the final 25 books on the list
• Complete the learning designs by May 2027
• Begin use in schools in September 2027
• Carry out an extensive promotional campaign for the 2027–2028 academic year

2. CULTURE AND LIFE

Our aim is to use culturally focused learning platforms to help students: (a) develop their historical understanding and aesthetic awareness through the Virtual Field Trip Platform (SAGEP); (b) cultivate reading and analytical skills, including literary analysis, through the Literature Platform; and (c) understand the Tanzimat period in the context of 19th-century history and Westernization, and recognize the connections between works produced in that period and broader historical developments through the Tanzimat Platform.

2.1. Literature and Tanzimat Learning Platforms (ongoing)

In 2024–2025, we completed the infrastructure work for these websites and updated their software. We will continue publishing these platforms as reference resources for students and teachers.

2.2. SAGEP: Virtual Field Trip Platform

As a goal for our fourth strategic period, we aim to complete the Virtual Tour Platform and make it available to students and teachers in September 2027.

• Complete missing visual and informational content for the selected buildings
• Prepare learning designs and lesson plans for all buildings, tailored to different age groups and subjects
• Complete the software for the Virtual Tour learning platform
• Introduce the platform to all schools and potential users
• Begin using the platform in the 2027–2028 academic year

3. 21ST-CENTURY EDUCATION ECOSYSTEM

Through School Transformation Consultancy and European Union projects, we aim to: (a) strengthen the Foundation’s knowledge and partnership ecosystem; (b) raise the Foundation’s profile through international cooperation and joint initiatives; and (c) facilitate schools’ transition to a 21st-century learning ecosystem and technology use, providing guidance during implementation.

3.1. FUture Citizen INvolved (FuCIN)

We are completing the EU project launched in 2023 in October 2026. Within the framework of the European Green Deal (EGD), FuCIN promotes active citizenship through collaboration between students and local policymakers, with the shared aim of developing and communicating sustainable, green local policies. As emerging technologies become increasingly embedded in students’ lives, it is essential to encourage and strengthen social engagement strategies, use issues that matter to students as a catalyst, and promote forms of communication that feel natural and appropriate to them.

3.2. School Transformation Consultancy

Following the School Performance Evaluation conducted at TED Bodrum College Middle School in February 2025, our work continues from preschool through the end of high school. It encompasses improving the effectiveness and measurability of learning processes, integrating technology into learning, and putting accountability, continuity, and sustainability into practice in school management and everyday learning experiences.

• Develop and implement management and learning protocols and procedures
• Implement learning observations, 360-degree evaluations, and performance assessments
• Establish a Student Profile and learning standards
• Develop protocols for technology use, learning, and AI applications
• Use internal and external standards and individual assessment and evaluation practices
• Integrate different programs (literacy, STEM, AP, etc.) into the school curriculum

AWARENESS

Technology—and especially new developments and applications in information technology that transform learning experiences—is advancing rapidly, with new tools continuously entering the education ecosystem. It is becoming increasingly difficult for schools and public education authorities to keep pace with these developments. Enabling individuals, institutions, users, service providers, and public authorities to acquire knowledge and increase their awareness of these new applications, tools, and processes is essential to their appropriate and effective use.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Through seminars, symposia, workshops, and presentations, Vakıf k12 aims to explore and share what these innovations mean, how they affect education and learning, their advantages and disadvantages, and how they can be translated into practice most effectively.

Artificial Intelligence Symposium and Workshop

In November 2026, we plan to organize a symposium and workshop in collaboration with TED Bodrum College under the theme “Learning in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” The event will examine the impact of AI on education and learning, support teachers in using these technologies in pedagogically meaningful, ethical, and responsible ways, and offer practical tools and solutions that can be applied in the classroom.

The program aims to:

• Organize lectures and discussions with experts in artificial intelligence, educational technology, and learning
• Engage experts and educators at local, national, and international levels
• Introduce classroom-ready AI tools and examples of pedagogical practice through hands-on workshops for teachers
• Develop concrete recommendations that teachers can apply in their own learning environments following the event

The symposium and workshop are intended to create a space for exchange and professional development that treats AI not merely as a technological innovation, but as a pedagogical tool for improving learning processes, connecting theoretical discussions with classroom practice.

SUPPORT PROGRAMS

Supporting others, creating opportunities for people with limited resources, and providing financial assistance to individuals, institutions, and students working in specific fields can make an important contribution to achieving our intended outcomes.

BOOK DONATIONS

In spring 2026, we donated more than 50,000 books from the Vakıf k12 OKA series to the District Directorate of National Education in Bağlar, Diyarbakır. By participating in distribution at schools and in classrooms, we observed the impact of this initiative firsthand. Under the Foundation’s fourth strategic plan, we will continue book donation campaigns when there is demand.

New Book Donation Projects

• Receive, review, and evaluate new requests
• Secure the funding needed to print and distribute books
• Plan and carry out book printing and distribution
• Evaluate the project and share its outcomes

LOVE OF THE SEA AND LICENSED ATHLETE PROGRAM

Spending long hours in front of screens and using social media can harm the healthy development of students in grades 4–12. Poor nutrition and excessive weight gain, together with declining social interaction and communication, negatively affect their well-being and social development. To introduce students to sports, expand opportunities for active living, and help them acquire new activities and habits, Vakıf k12 launched the Love of the Sea and Licensed Athlete Program. We will continue supporting this program, whose pilot phase was completed in spring and summer 2026 and whose official approvals were obtained for the 2027–2028 academic year.

Introduction to the Sea Program 2027–2028

• Identify participating public schools, classes, and student numbers
• Complete all official permits, consent forms, and documentation
• Complete all logistical preparations and planning
• Finalize the program’s instructor team and equipment
• Prepare learning processes and materials