David Edwards

David Edwards is the General Secretary of Education International.
Critical questions on the Bank’s new classroom observation tool, Teach.
“Is the World Bank taking the right approach to ensure #successfulteachers?”, by David EdwardsLife-long learning means different things to different people. However, some common principles for lifelong learning are essential for a global consensus on a human-centred agenda for the future of work.
Work with a human face, by David EdwardsThe 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights is an occasion to be inspired by its principles and its origin. It is an opportunity for trade unionists and educators to reflect on its values and the aspirations it represents and to stand up, speak out and act. It...
#UDHR70 - "On Dignity: Reflections on the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights", by David EdwardsThe Human Capital Index is a measurement tool created by the World Bank to influence countries to invest more in health and education. With increased education financing a longstanding key demand of Education International and so crucial to achieve SDG4, one might wonder why I am sceptical about this index?...
"What’s wrong with the World Bank’s Human Capital Index?", by David EdwardsWorld Teachers Day is an ideal moment to reflect on the status of the world’s teachers. Today, Education International will release its triennial report on this very issue. Education is at the centre of improvements to living standards and quality of life, yet we now increasingly face pressures and threats...
“The Global Status of teachers and the Teaching Profession”, by David EdwardsIn quality education systems around the world, behind student success there are invisible armies of education support personnel (ESP). These under-recognised workers are too often forgotten or ignored, but are absolutely vital for student success and wellbeing.
Celebrating education’s unsung heroes, by David Edwards