Ei-iE

Leading the profession

Teachers and education support personnel know what works in education. They must be recognised and empowered to deliver on the promise of quality education for all.

At the classroom level, academic freedom and professional autonomy are prerequisites for quality teaching and learning. As professionals, teachers must be afforded the space and trust to make the best possible decisions for their students.

Beyond the classroom, education policy must be informed by the vast experience and insights only education professionals can provide. We advocate for the involvement of teachers, education support personnel and their representative organisations in all decision-making in education and work towards the expansion of sectoral policy dialogue at all levels and in all countries.

Our work in this area

  1. News 13 May 2025

    Taiwan: Teachers celebrate May Day victory

    After nearly 10 years of campaign and lobbying, the National Teachers’ Association (NTA Taiwan) are celebrating a victory in their push to ensure the recognition of teachers and education personnel as an integral part of the labor movement.

    Taiwan: Teachers celebrate May Day victory
  5. News 6 May 2025

    Germany: education unions welcome new federal minister and call for ambitious reforms

    Germany’s education unions, the VBE and GEW, welcome the appointment of Karin Prien as Minister for Education, Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Young People and call for ambitious reforms to improve education in Germany. The unions express high expectations and emphasise the need for massive investment to meet existing challenges...

    Germany: education unions welcome new federal minister and call for ambitious reforms
  6. News 6 May 2025

    Nepal: Relentless union action and organizing lead to significant salary increases and other victories

    The teachers and Education Support Personnel (ESP) in Nepal are celebrating a hard-fought victory after a targeted organizing campaign, massive protests, and a national strike. Following intense negotiations in the last few days, the government of Nepal subscribed to a Nine-Point Agreement featuring significant salary increases and long-overdue benefits.

    Nepal: Relentless union action and organizing lead to significant salary increases and other victories
  7. News 5 May 2025

    Haiti : Education in the midst of an unprecedented crisis

    As the country faces a political and security crisis that has brought it to a standstill, Haitian teachers are rallying to save education. Between school closures, strikes and chaotic relocations, the situation is alarming. Unions are sounding the alarm and calling for collective action to get things back on track.

    Haiti : Education in the midst of an unprecedented crisis
  9. News 25 April 2025

    Cape Verde: Teachers demand dignity and recognition on National Teachers' Day

    “Teachers transform lives.” In a great celebration of National Teachers' Day, Cape Verdean educators called for improved working conditions, fair pay, and the implementation of the new Career, Functions, and Remuneration Plan (PCFR). The event highlighted the essential role of teachers in building a fairer, more developed, and inclusive society.

    Cape Verde: Teachers demand dignity and recognition on National Teachers' Day
  10. News 23 April 2025

    Education International brings hope and effective strategies to curb child labour

    Thanks to an Education International project on child labour, working with union members and their local communities, 1,880 children were brought back to school last year in six participating countries: Burundi, Malawi, Mali, Togo, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

    Education International brings hope and effective strategies to curb child labour
  11. News 16 April 2025

    Defending the profession and solidarity for educators in times of crisis, key for Education International members in Arab countries

    At the Seventh Biennial Education international (EI) Arab Cross-Country Regional Structure (ACCRS) Conference, top education unionists highlighted the need to develop partnerships, to show solidarity with Palestinian colleagues and people, support educator remuneration in crisis contexts, and expand the Go Public! Fund Education campaign for funding of public education systems.

    Defending the profession and solidarity for educators in times of crisis, key for Education International members in Arab countries
  12. News 14 April 2025

    Trade union delegation pushes for quality inclusive education for all at Global Disability Summit

    At the Global Disability Summit (GDS), the Education International (EI) delegation reaffirmed that inclusive education is a fundamental human right and key to thriving communities. They championed a social model of disability—breaking down barriers, not people. In the framework of the EI Go Public! Fund Education campaign, they also called...

    Trade union delegation pushes for quality inclusive education for all at Global Disability Summit
  14. Statements 3 April 2025

    Resolution of the Executive Board of Education International on the attacks on public education, democracy, and union values in the United States

    In response to an avalanche of authoritarian measures enacted by the Trump Administration, the Executive Board of Education International, during its 70th meeting, on 1-3 April 2025, unequivocally reaffirms its commitment to public education, inclusive democracy, and human and trade union rights in the United States and around the world.

    Resolution of the Executive Board of Education International on the attacks on public education, democracy, and union values in the United States
  15. News 2 April 2025

    Communications are key as African education unionists campaign to Go Public and Fund Education

    African education union communication officers recently gathered for a ComNet Africa meeting focused on communicating and campaigning for the Education International (EI) Go Public! Fund Education campaign. The event emphasized the urgent need for increased investment in public education and educators across the continent.

    Communications are key as African education unionists campaign to Go Public and Fund Education
  16. News 31 March 2025

    Investing in teachers and education: The key to Africa's future

    In a pivotal webinar discussing the new Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA) 2026-35, African education leaders emphasized the critical need for investment in teachers. The theme of the forum, "Invest in Teachers, Invest in the Africa We Want," resonated throughout the discussions. Speakers also highlighted the African Union's Agenda...

    Investing in teachers and education: The key to Africa's future
  17. News 28 March 2025

    Colombia: EILA affiliates call for more funding for public education

    On Thursday 27 March, Colombia’s education workers’ federation, FECODE, and university teachers’ union, ASPU – both Education International Latin America (EILA) affiliates –took part in the For Public Education! More Funding Forum. The event took place within the framework of Education International’s Go Public! campaign.

    Colombia: EILA affiliates call for more funding for public education
  18. News 28 March 2025

    Lebanon: Educators’ ongoing fight for fundamental rights

    The streets of Lebanon have once again echoed with the voices of teachers protesting against the unjust policies imposed by successive governments. These administrations have consistently abandoned educators, leaving them to survive on meagre salaries that have stripped them of their right to a decent life and basic dignity.

    Lebanon: Educators’ ongoing fight for fundamental rights