Education International is the federation of organisations representing over 30 million teachers and other education workers, through 384 member organisations in 169 countries and territories. http://www.ei-ie.org en-uk http://www.ei-ie.org/image/rss_logo.gif http://www.ei-ie.org 144 37 http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=751&theme=hivaids&country=stvincent http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=751&theme=hivaids&country=stvincent In July 2007, Rudolph Roberts benefited from training conducted by his union, the SVGTU on HIV/AIDS prevention and Education for All. He spoke to EI about his experience. hivaids Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:58:13 GMT http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=740&theme=educationforall&country=usa http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=740&theme=educationforall&country=usa EI's founding President Mary Hatwood Futrell says redefining schooling is not a national issue, but a global one. educationforall Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:27:08 GMT http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=712&theme=gats&country=antiguabarbuda http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=712&theme=gats&country=antiguabarbuda A WTO panel has given Antigua and Barbuda the right to impose $21 million in annual trade sanctions against the United States for its restrictions on cross-border Internet gambling. gats Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:29:15 GMT http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=713&theme=ei&country=usa http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=713&theme=ei&country=usa Distinguished educator and teacher trade unionist Willard McGuire passed away on 2 February at his home in Minnesota. He was 79. McGuire served as president of the National Education Association, the largest education union in the United States, from 1979 to 1983. A devoted children's advocate, he used the power and influence of NEA members to capture the attention of lawmakers and improve public education. During his tenure in office, then-President Jimmy Carter elevated the Department of Education to cabinet status. ei Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:43:28 GMT http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=688&theme=hivaids&country=stvincent http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=688&theme=hivaids&country=stvincent In October thirteen unions affiliated to EI came together in Kingston to review their progress on the EFAIDS Programme thus far, to plan for 2008 and to benefit from training on two new toolkits related to gender safe schools and the greater integration of teachers living with HIV and AIDS in union policies and programmes. hivaids Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:13:39 GMT http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=665&theme=ict&country=canada http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=665&theme=ict&country=canada The Canadian Teachers' Federation (CTF) adopted an action plan on 19 Nov to address the many challenges presented by cyberbullying within the context of schools and the professional lives of teachers. ict Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:34:30 GMT http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=657&theme=gats&country=canada http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=657&theme=gats&country=canada Canada has become the first WTO member to take advantage of new pharmaceutical licensing rules intended to improve access to essential medicines in developing countries. gats Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:37:11 GMT http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=646&theme=ict&country=canada http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=646&theme=ict&country=canada After the success of the first National Media Education Week in 2006, the Canadian Teachers' Federation (CTF) is launching it again for the second year. ict Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:55:17 GMT http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=615&theme=statusofteachers&country=trinidadtobago http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=615&theme=statusofteachers&country=trinidadtobago Members of EI affiliate the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers' Association (TTUA) are celebrating after their demand for a 100 per cent pay adjustment for teachers was met. statusofteachers Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:58:21 GMT http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=605&theme=hivaids&country=global http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=605&theme=hivaids&country=global The EFAIDS programme has started to have an impact among students and teachers in Guyana, Suriname and Haiti. This was the overall conclusion drawn by the EI regional Coordinator Virginia Albert on a recent evaluation visit to these countries. hivaids Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:34:07 GMT http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=555&theme=statusofteachers&country=canada http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=555&theme=statusofteachers&country=canada Three educators are recipients of this year's Canadian Teachers' Federation (CTF) Special Recognition Awards that honour the valuable contributions made by teacher leaders in promoting the teaching profession and, by extension, public education. CTF President Winston Carter presented the awards on 13 July at the CTF Annual General Meeting held in Toronto. statusofteachers Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:38:57 GMT http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=521&theme=gats&country=antiguabarbuda http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=521&theme=gats&country=antiguabarbuda The Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda is threatening to escalate its fight against US restrictions on cross-border Internet gambling by encouraging other countries to make WTO compensation claims for Washington's decision to modify its WTO services commitments. gats Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:52:15 GMT http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=520&theme=gats&country=usa http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=520&theme=gats&country=usa The Bush administration and senior Democratic lawmakers have agreed to a deal to include environmental and labour protections in any new bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) the country signs. gats Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:50:49 GMT http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=489&theme=statusofteachers&country=trinidadtobago http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=489&theme=statusofteachers&country=trinidadtobago Thousands of teachers took to the streets on May 26 to protest against what they called the Government's meagre salary offer to them. statusofteachers Thu, 31 May 2007 16:31:51 GMT http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=461&theme=gats&country=usa http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=461&theme=gats&country=usa Congressional Democratic leaders unveiled a set of policy principles that they want incorporated into several pending free trade agreements (FTAs), as well as the country's broader trade agenda. gats Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:14:46 GMT http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=460&theme=gats&country=usa http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=460&theme=gats&country=usa Two dozen groups representing American colleges are urging the United States and other member countries of the WTO not to make GATS concessions that would threaten higher education institutions. gats Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:12:08 GMT http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=452&theme=educationforall&country=global http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=452&theme=educationforall&country=global The Caribbean Union of Teachers (CUT) has expressed their deep concern about the thousands of Haitian children who are being denied their fundamental human right to a "good quality public education". educationforall Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:30:38 GMT http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=450&theme=childlabour&country=barbados http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=450&theme=childlabour&country=barbados At a recent Child Labour workshop conducted by the Barbados Ministry of Labour and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Cobin Hinds, Public Relations Officer of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT), spoke about incidences of child labour in Barbados and in particular the exposure of children to hazards on construction sites and other high risk activities. childlabour Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:25:59 GMT http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=442&theme=healthandsafety&country=usa http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=442&theme=healthandsafety&country=usa EI expresses its shock at the murder of 33 people on the campus of Virginia Tech on 16 April by a lone gunman. 17 others were wounded. healthandsafety Tue, 17 Apr 2007 14:13:19 GMT http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=412&theme=hivaids&country=barbados http://www.ei-ie.org/northamerica/en/newsshow.php?id=412&theme=hivaids&country=barbados The BUT/Barbados has reacted positively to the Government of Barbados' announcement on plans to introduce anti-discrimination legislation this year for people living with HIV/AIDS. If properly implemented, the new laws would signify a considerable step forward for the movement to ensure greater protection for HIV positive teachers and workers in general. hivaids Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:19:39 GMT