Botswana reintroduces school fees
Botswana has announced the reintroduction of fees in its state secondary schools after more than 20 years of free education.
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Read David Edward's blog on EI's mandate after the 8th World Congress
As the newly-elected General Secretary of Education International I am hopeful because solidarity is the lifeblood of our organization. I know that we are more than the sum of our parts. We come together to reaffirm our principles and to chart a steady, common course for an uncommon time.
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Educators come together to share lessons on democracy
A book, written by EI President Susan Hopgood and former EI General Secretary Fred van Leeuwen, entitled “On Education & Democracy; 25 Lessons from the Teaching Profession”, was launched by the co-authors during the EI Congress in Bangkok on the 23th of July at the opening of a special session devoted to democracy. On the 25th July, the two authors met with EI delegates and guests from across the world to sign copies of the book and discuss its lessons.
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Georgia: Government meets teachers' demands following rally
A rally organised by EI affiliate the Educators and Scientists Free Trade Union of Georgia (ESFTUG) was successful in persuading the Parliament of Georgia to increase the funding of education during the budget discussion.
Read MoreMontenegro: Success for Education Union as Collective Agreement signed
The Government of the Republic of Montenegro signed the Branch Collective Agreement with EI affiliate the Independent Union of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Montenegro (ITUESCSM) on 23 December, 2005 after Education International’s intervention.
Read MoreEthiopia: Detainees denied bail – lawyers prevented from meeting the accused
Bail has again been denied to the 131 government opponents and critics detained by Ethiopian authorities.
Read MoreSouth Africa: Poor parents miss out on fees waiver
No state school opening its doors over the next two weeks is likely to waive fees, despite Education Minister Naledi Pandor’s promise to that effect, EI affiliate SADTU said.
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