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education system

  1. Fighting the commercialisation of education 1 February 2016

    Selling out the Right to Quality Public Education for All

    Carol Anne Spreen

    In this issue we bring together scholars, educators and advocates who have been working with EI in a global anti-privatisation effort. These scholars are working around the world to raise awareness about how and why education is being placed in the hands of corporations or “edu-preneurs”, instead of educators. The...

    Selling out the Right to Quality Public Education for All
  2. Union renewal and development 17 March 2006

    Republic of Ireland: ASTI Welcomes Student Discipline Report

    EI affiliate the ASTI has welcomed recommendations made by the Task Force on Student Behaviour. Commenting on the actions outlined by the Minister for Education and Science to deal with serious behaviour issues in second level schools, the ASTI General Secretary, John White said: "This is an excellent report which...

    Republic of Ireland: ASTI Welcomes Student Discipline Report
  3. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 15 March 2006

    Nigeria: Affiliate faults Implementation of Universal Basic Education

    EI affiliate the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has faulted the implementation of Universal Basic Education (UBE) programmes in the country, saying that the fundamental principles and policy of UBE are being compromised.

    Nigeria: Affiliate faults Implementation of Universal Basic Education
  4. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 10 February 2006

    USA: “No Child Left Behind” is failing to lead the way, say affiliates

    While both the AFT and NEA agree that the NCLB initiative established laudable goals - high standards, accountability for all, and the belief that all children can learn, regardless of their background or ability - its underfunding and bureaucracy are masking the true progress made in schools.

    USA: “No Child Left Behind” is failing to lead the way, say affiliates