Historic Santiago Consensus puts teachers at heart of education transformation
Education leaders call for urgent action to address global crisis in the teaching profession
Building momentum for public education in the Pacific
Education as a driving force for self-determination, equity, and the reclamation of knowledge systems
From private failures to public futures: Why FFD4 must Go Public
Over 1,880 children brought back to school thanks to education unions working to end child labour
As war escalates, Education International calls for peace, dialogue, and respect for the right to education
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News 5 September 2025 Indonesia: Teachers express solidarity with protesting students, reject all forms of violence and anarchism
Education International member organisation the Indonesian Teachers’ Association (PGRI) has issued a statement on the recent violent protests that have swept the country, recognising the legitimate demands of protestors but stressing that these demands must be expressed in a constructive and peaceful manner.
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News 2 September 2025 United States: Workers mark Labour Day by taking to the streets to protest Trump policies and the billionaire takeover in government
Thousands of people across the United States joined the Workers over Billionaires rallies on September 1st to voice their opposition to the Trump Administration and its policies that hurt working-class people in order to benefit Trump’s billionaire friends.
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News 2 September 2025 Cape Verde: Historic salary increase brings stability and dignity to the teaching profession
In a landmark victory for educators, Cape Verdean teacher unions have achieved a significant salary increase, marking recognition and valorization for the teaching profession.
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News 29 August 2025 Historic Santiago Consensus puts teachers at heart of education transformation
World Summit on Teachers delivers comprehensive framework demanding sustainable investment in teaching profession
Ministers, teacher unions and education leaders meeting at the World Summit on Teachers in Chile have adopted the Santiago Consensus , a comprehensive framework that commits governments to address the global shortage of 50 million teachers through concrete policy action.
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News 21 August 2025 Education leaders call for urgent action to address global crisis in the teaching profession
World Summit on Teachers presents roadmap to address 50 global million teacher shortage and fully fund public education
SANTIAGO, CHILE – As ministers and education leaders prepare to convene for the World Summit on Teachers (WST) on 28-29 August 2025, the global teaching profession faces an unprecedented recruitment and retention crisis. The world needs 50 million more teachers by 2030 across early childhood, primary and secondary education, yet...
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News 21 August 2025 World Summit on Teachers: 50 million teachers are needed now. Education leaders call for action!
Santiago de Chile | 28-29 August 2025
From recommendations to action 18 months after the UN recommendations on the teaching profession, world leaders and Education International representatives gather in Santiago de Chile to confront an unprecedented crisis. Without immediate action on recruitment, retention, and genuine social dialogue, the right to education remains an empty promise.
World Summit on Teachers: 50 million teachers are needed now. Education leaders call for action!