Learn more: Latest news
Here's a broad selection of the latest news concerning the economic crisis and how teachers and their unions are responding. As well, you'll find links to analysis and commentary from experts.
Mapping the impact, seeking solutions
Is education in your country affected by the crisis? Our interactive maps show what's happening in each country, and how teacher unions are responding.
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Pick your region: Africa Asia Caribbean Europe Middle East North America Pacific South America |

Education resources and taxation - a political strategy
As governmnents cut public budgets to reduce their deficits post-crisis, how can we show voters where to find the resources for education in a global economy...? [...]
Archive:
- Reforming funding for EFA
- Education unions fighting the economic crisis: It’s time for a global and local strategy!
- EI Executive Board discusses the continuing impact of the global economic crisis on education
- Statement by Bob Harris to the OECD Liaison Committee, Paris on 13 November 2009
- IMF Head : "The crisis is not over"
- World Teachers’ Day: "Build the future: Invest in teachers now!"
- EI: “We must redouble our efforts”
- Keynote address by Fred van Leeuwen, EI General Secretary, at the 6th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference held in Bangkok from 28-30 September 2009
- G20 : They were singing our song
- G20 Pittsburgh – the recovery summit?
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Bob Harris, EI's Senior Consultant to the General Secretary, shares information on the impact of the financial crisis on education funding, and how education can be part of the solution on his blog. Click here to read it. |


