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  1. Union renewal and development 18 November 2014

    Son of NEA member slain by Islamic State

    The latest act of violence committed by ISIS has left one family and member of the National Education Association in mourning following the killing of their son and aid worker in Syria.

    Son of NEA member slain by Islamic State
  2. Union renewal and development 13 November 2014

    Australia: Death of Rob Durbridge - a great education union leader

    It is with great sadness we announce that Rob Durbridge, former Federal Secretary of the Australian Education Union, passed away on 10 November after a year-long battle with cancer.

    Australia: Death of Rob Durbridge - a great education union leader
  3. Union renewal and development 11 November 2014

    Sweden: "This year everyone loves a teacher"

    The newly elected Education Minister of Sweden, Gustav Fridolin, plans to support the rebuilding of the teaching profession. He wants to prevent that politicians dictate teachers what and how to teach.

    Sweden: "This year everyone loves a teacher"
  4. Union renewal and development 20 October 2014

    EI remembers Vice President, a leading force for quality education

    Education International Vice President, Subramanian Eswaran, who for nearly 60 years led an illustrious career as a teacher, union activist and leader, died this morning at his home in Chennai, India.

    EI remembers Vice President, a leading force for quality education
  5. Union renewal and development 15 October 2014

    Education International joins fight against Ebola

    With the outbreak continuing to spread and the death toll rising, Education International is teaming up with affiliates in Western Africa, drafting plans to secure schools and raise awareness on prevention.

    Education International joins fight against Ebola
  6. Union renewal and development 14 October 2014

    EI mourns the loss of a friend, and leader in education

    It is with profound regret that we announce the death of Ms Stella Maldonado, General Secretary of CTERA, and member of the EI Executive Board.

    EI mourns the loss of a friend, and leader in education
  7. Union renewal and development 23 July 2014

    Education International sends condolences to families of victims on flight MH17

    In a letter to the Government of The Netherlands, Education International has expressed its condolences to the families and friends of the passengers from many different nations killed last week in the downing of the Malaysian Airlines flight in Ukraine.

    Education International sends condolences to families of victims on flight MH17
  8. Union renewal and development 5 July 2014

    United States: three women to lead NEA

    The National Education Association (NEA) has elected a new leadership during its 93rd Representative Assembly in Denver, Colorado. Women with Latino and African American backgrounds hold the three top positions.

    United States: three women to lead NEA
  9. Union renewal and development 26 May 2014

    Canada: CAUT appoints new Executive Director

    EI has warmly welcomed the appointment of David Robinson as Executive Director of its affiliate, the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT). Robinson’s appointment will become effective on 1 July.

    Canada: CAUT appoints new Executive Director
  10. Union renewal and development 6 May 2014

    Jamaican educators mark the death of "role model" Nadine Scott

    Former colleagues in Jamaica and around the world are remembering a woman for whom teaching was not simply a profession, but a lifelong vocation realised at an early age.

    Jamaican educators mark the death of "role model" Nadine Scott
  11. Union renewal and development 23 April 2014

    Portugal: Trade unions’ role in defining and delivering quality education, FNE-CEDEFOP study-visit on the role of social dialogue

    ETUCE affiliates from Portugal - FNE (Federação Nacional da Educação) in cooperation with CEDEFOP (European Centre for the Development of Vocational Education and Training) organised a study-visit in Porto (PT) from 24 to 28 March 2014, as part of the EI/ETUCE Campaign Unite for Quality Education.

    Portugal: Trade unions’ role in defining and delivering quality education, FNE-CEDEFOP study-visit on the role of social dialogue
  12. Union renewal and development 23 April 2014

    Online consultation on teaching and learning 21st century skills

    KeyCoNet, the European schoolnet’s key competences network, invites teacher, head teachers, parents, students and other education stakeholders to participate in an online public consultation on 21st century skills and competence-based teaching and learning in schools.

    Online consultation on teaching and learning 21st century skills
  13. Union renewal and development 17 April 2014

    Education International sends condolences to South Korean ferry victims

    Education International would like to express its strongest condolences to the families of those lost and still missing following the tragic South Korean ferry sinking off the country’s south-western coast. The ferry, en-route from Incheon to the tourist island of Jeju capsized April 16 with 475 passengers and crew on...

    Education International sends condolences to South Korean ferry victims
  14. Union renewal and development 25 February 2014

    Open Education Challenge

    The initiative Open Education Challenge, launched in partnership with the European Commission, is an invitation to all innovators to submit projects, and receive technical support through the European Incubator for Innovation in Education, and access funding for their future companies.

    Open Education Challenge
  15. Union renewal and development 25 February 2014

    Erasmus Mobility Grant Open for Application

    The Erasmus Mobility Grant is open for application. The grant is part of the KA1 action under the Erasmus+ programme.

    Erasmus Mobility Grant Open for Application