At the beginning of February 2025, our research group met with the Judicial Studies Institute (JUSTIN) from the Faculty of Law, Masaryk University. Both teams introduced their research focus and shared presentations on their ongoing projects. The discussion highlighted several overlapping themes, including human rights in education, school, and judicial autonomy, and the role of teachers as democratic defenders. We explored potential overlaps in our topics and discussed possible future collaborations. We look forward to continuing the conversation and exploring these themes further!