Discentis

Discentis is an Italian social-impact startup focused on educational innovation. The company’s mission is to empower teachers by providing them with practical tools, resources, and training designed to enhance their teaching effectiveness and positively transform student learning experiences. Discentis develops and delivers cross-disciplinary professional development courses for educators, emphasizing innovative methodologies and the cultivation of new skills and competencies.

In addition to teacher training, Discentis designs and implements classroom workshops for students, introducing experimental teaching methods aimed at fostering engagement and deeper learning. The startup also collaborates with schools to create and manage educational projects, grant proposals, and initiatives that support teachers, students, and school staff in building successful, forward-thinking educational offerings.

A core element of Discentis’s approach is fostering a community of “Courageous Teachers”—educators committed to continuous improvement—by facilitating networking, peer exchange, and access to curated resources. Through these initiatives, Discentis seeks to generate measurable, positive impact on educational outcomes by placing teachers at the center of innovation.

Keywords: educational innovation, teacher training, professional development, student workshops, innovative methodologies, school projects, social impact, teacher community, Italy, educational resources