At the end of December 2024, educational magazine Klasse launched the Teachers’ Card app. After one month, more than half of Flemish education professionals had already downloaded the app. This proves the importance of the card, says Flemish Education Minister Zuhal Demir: “The Lerarenkaart is a professional card for teaching staff. With it, teachers gain inspiration in museums, theatres, scientific institutions, events ... Through the Teachers’ card, they discover the educational offerings. In this way, they become stronger in their profession, which of course has an effect on the quality of our education.”

Klasse could count on support, expertise and co-financing from the Programme for Innovation Procurement at VLAIO to digitalise the Teacher's Card.

“Via the Teachers’ card app, Klasse can respond better to the needs of teachers,”says Flemish Minister for Digitisation and Innovation Matthias Diependaele. ‘We bundle the advantages of the Lerarenkaart in a digital and interactive environment. Teachers get tailored benefits in the new application and can share inspiring tips easier and faster.’

But the Teachers' Card also connects teachers ‘live’. Hans Vanderspikken, editor-in-chief of Klasse: “The card is a symbol of appreciation for the teacher, tutor and education support worker. Class invites them to activities such as premieres, behind-the-scenes visits, lectures and formative moments. During Teacher Days, teachers explore, meet each other and build their network with partner organisations. In this way, they lay the foundation for valuable classroom visits with their students.”