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Union renewal and development 23 May 2019 Asia-Pacific region calls for international action on copyright
International action is essential in order to address the challenges that educators and researchers face when working with copyright-protected materials. That was the finding of a recent regional seminar on copyright exceptions for education, research, libraries, archives and museums.
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Union growth 22 May 2019 “The Italian school system is in danger”, by Francesco Sinopoli.
Francesco Sinopoli
The General Secretary of the Federation of Knowledge Workers of the Italian General Confederation of Labour reacted to the suspension of Rosa Maria Dell’Aria, a teacher from Palermo. The teacher was penalised in this manner because it was alleged that she did not supervise the work of her 14-16 year-old...
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Union growth 22 May 2019 “Attacks on democracy and teachers in Italy”, by David Edwards,
David Edwards
Extreme Right parties, often populist and nationalist, have become stronger than in any time since the Second World War. We have witnessed a return of racist, xenophobic and authoritarian policies and politics on all continents of the world.
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Future of work in education 14 May 2019 Ghana: Accra forum strengthens social and policy dialogue in Africa
Education International’s Social and Policy Dialogue Forum, held in Accra, Ghana, on 8-9 May, served to support stronger social and policy dialogue in Africa, where mechanisms for social and policy dialogue are often either weak or non-existent. Significantly, the participants signed the Accra Declaration, which highlights the need for and...
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 9 May 2019 Switzerland: New report shows overworked and underpaid teachers
Teachers in Switzerland are often overworked and underpaid, especially if they work on part-time contracts, according to the latest report on working time of the Dachverband Lehrerinnen und Lehrer Schweiz (LCH) and the Syndicat des Enseignants Romands (SER).
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Union growth 25 April 2019 “Let’s spark a global discussion on copyright exceptions for education and research!”, by David Edwards
David Edwards
Today it’s World Intellectual Property Day – a good day to remind us that it’s time to reform copyright law. We need action to change copyright systems that are hindering free expression and failing to promote diverse and prosperous societies for the benefit of all.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 16 April 2019 Young Senegalese and Ivorian teachers come together for quality education and effective trade unions
Young teacher-activists from Senegal and the Ivory Coast came together to exchange ideas and expand their knowledge on a number of issues relating to attaining quality education for all.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 11 April 2019 "Higher Education, and the purpose of education", by Jens Vraa-Jensen
Jens Vraa-Jensen
Seen through a neoliberal political framework, education’s main purpose is to be an instrument for economic development, increased productivity of workers and creation of new jobs. In such a context, education is not one of the key factors for social and human development. Any debate on education must always clarify...
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 8 April 2019 Iraq: Teacher union invests in facilities to improve education in Kurdistan
Education unionists have invested in a building project to enhance quality education in Kurdistan.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 3 April 2019 USA: New report identifies teacher shortage as biggest threat to education system
The growing teacher shortage is a barrier to quality education, especially for children from low-income households, and is the biggest risk factor for the US education system.
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Leading the profession 2 April 2019 "Education should not be a waiting room for life", by David Edwards.
David Edwards
“It is often argued that the purpose of early childhood education is to prepare children for school, so that schools, in turn, can prepare children for adulthood and for the work force. This approach reduces childhood to a waiting room.” -- Steffen Handal, President, Education Union of Norway (UEN).
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 1 April 2019 EU Copyright Directive: mixed outcomes for educators
On March 28, the European Parliament adopted the much discussed EU copyright directive, which will have an impact on teaching and learning.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 25 March 2019 “Finland leads the way”, by David Edwards.
David Edwards
Sometimes it appears that hope is draining from the world and that, for both young and old, pessimism is becoming the default position. The trouble with pessimism is that it is negative. It annuls the ability to act; to create something better which benefits future generations. I believe that education...
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 25 March 2019 “Education is our best defense against scapegoat narratives – but needs consistent investment”, by Clare O’ Hagan.
Clare O’Hagan
Education, as shown in the 2019 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report, ‘Building Bridges not Walls’, has a great ability to fight discrimination with inclusive rhetoric. It can help newcomers adapt to new environments, and it can prepare host communities to accept and celebrate their presence.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 15 March 2019 9th International Summit on the Teaching Profession looks into the future of teaching and learning
Education International has opened the sessions making a strong case for the role of teachers in shaping the future of public quality education systems for all.
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Standards and working conditions 15 March 2019 European education union leaders in solidarity with Dutch colleagues
The Committee of the Education International’s European region, the European Trade Union Committee for Education, has called on the public authorities of Netherlands to ensure decent working conditions and salaries for Dutch educators.
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Future of work in education 15 March 2019 “Early Childhood Education – the start of lifelong learning – but build upon play and well-being”, by Lasse Bjerg Jørgensen.
Lasse Bjerg Jørgensen
At last Early Childhood Education (ECE) is on the agenda of an International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP). At this year’s Summit, ISTP 2019, the importance of ECE for lifelong learning and well-being is now, for the first time, one of the Summit’s three plenary themes.
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Leading the profession 14 March 2019 “Success comes only to those countries that invest in education”, by Olli Luukkainen and David Edwards.
Olli Luukkainen, David Edwards
Humanity is faced with many threats including climate change and threats to the environment. A vision is needed for these problems to be solved. Changing lifestyles and consumption habits can contribute to solving these problems but at the heart of helping humanity to survive is education, training and research.
“Success comes only to those countries that invest in education”, by Olli Luukkainen and David Edwards.