KOSMO is the central specialist office for kommunales Bildungsmonitoring in Germany. It supports municipalities in data-based education design and offers comprehensive services, knowledge platforms, and networking opportunities to promote sustainable educational landscapes.
The KOSMO (Coordinating Office for Educational Monitoring) is the central specialist office for municipal educational monitoring in Germany. As part of the transfer initiative of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and in close cooperation with the professional network for municipal educational management, KOSMO supports municipalities in further developing their educational offerings based on reliable educational data and evidence-based educational design.
The main mission of KOSMO is to support municipalities in the development and implementation of data-based educational management. By incorporating external scientific perspectives and networking professionals from districts and independent cities, KOSMO aims to promote evidence-based educational policy and planning. The focus is on creating transparency and identifying areas of action to enable lifelong learning and successful educational biographies for all citizens[1][2][3].
KOSMO is involved in various initiatives to promote sustainable educational landscapes:
KOSMO organizes and participates in various events and workshops to promote exchange between municipalities, science, and practice. Examples include the networking events of the BMBF and participation in conferences that address central educational topics[1][2].
Through its comprehensive activities and offerings, KOSMO makes a significant contribution to the further development of municipal educational management and the creation of a sustainable and evidence-based educational policy in Germany.
