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Democracy 13 January 2026 Education International calls for an end to violent crackdowns and the protection of education communities in Iran
Education International (EI) strongly condemns the brutal armed repression of civilians and peaceful protesters in Iran. We are deeply alarmed by reports of mass repression and killings, including students and children, with security forces reportedly firing live ammunition at people in the streets.
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Standards and working conditions 12 January 2026 Korea: Teachers win breakthrough on political rights after hunger strike and relentless campaign
After more than 60 days of sit-ins and a seven-day hunger strike, the Korean Teachers and Education Workers’ Union (KTU) has secured a landmark agreement with the National Assembly to establish a consultative body on guaranteeing the basic political rights of teachers and public servants.
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Trade union rights are human rights 13 January 2026 Education International urges end to violence and prioritisation of education in Syria’s recovery
Following recent armed clashes in Aleppo that endangered civilians and denied thousands of children their right to safe education, Education International (EI) calls for an immediate end to violence and urges Syrian authorities and the international community to make education a central pillar of recovery and reconstruction efforts.
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Standards and working conditions 12 January 2026 Educators’ health and well-being in the spotlight: Education International and MGEN launch third edition of I-BEST survey
How are education workers around the world feeling? What are their actual working conditions, daily challenges, and health? Through the third edition of I-BEST - the International Barometer of the Health and Well-being of Education Staff - Education International (EI) and MGEN will amplify the voices of education personnel in...
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Equity and inclusion 4 December 2025 Education in the age of artificial intelligence: The need for deliberate design
Fien Depaepe, Jan Elen
Education is facing a number of challenges, such as a shortage of teachers, declining formal student outcomes, and increasing heterogeneity in classrooms. At the same time, the development of artificial intelligence (AI) offers new opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and personalized learning. But, the debate regarding AI in education is often...
Education in the age of artificial intelligence: The need for deliberate design