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Privatisation

  1. Fighting the commercialisation of education 29 June 2017

    Ivory Coast: Weary of privatisation, educators launch inquiry

    The expansion of private for-profit education in the West African country has caught the attention of education unions, leading to research and demands addressed at the government.

    Ivory Coast: Weary of privatisation, educators launch inquiry
  2. Fighting the commercialisation of education 27 June 2017

    UN resolution lets governments off the hook

    In many ways, the United Nations’ new resolution on the right to education is a positive step forward but unfortunately opts for the development of regulations for private providers instead of urging governments to uphold their responsibilities.

    UN resolution lets governments off the hook
  3. Fighting the commercialisation of education 22 May 2017

    EI research reinforces advocacy against growing privatisation of public education

    In the framework of its Global Response to the privatisation of education, Education International has published documents exploring privatisation and its impact on access to education, quality education, and teachers’ conditions of employment.

    EI research reinforces advocacy against growing privatisation of public education
  4. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 5 May 2017

    Big Data or Small Data: What’s the key to unlocking learning opportunities?

    Pasi Sahlberg

    Some say that schools don’t change. Many things may have remained the same but one thing is new: data. Today the walls of principals’ offices display performance results and data walls in teachers’ lounges highlight whether students have accomplished their learning targets. Data has become hot currency in school reforms.

    Big Data or Small Data: What’s the key to unlocking learning opportunities?
  5. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 4 May 2017

    From the classroom to the world and back: educators take on a global perspective

    In a search for solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing people around the world, the second day of the Unite Conference in Rotterdam looked to build bridges from schools to politicians to policies.

    From the classroom to the world and back: educators take on a global perspective
  6. Union renewal and development 3 May 2017

    Putting teachers at the heart of education systems the focus in Rotterdam

    The message on day one of the Unite for Quality Education and Leadership Conference was clear, with educators looking at making sure that teachers themselves are the architects of the profession and of education systems.

    Putting teachers at the heart of education systems the focus in Rotterdam
  7. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 2 May 2017

    Education communicators come together in The Netherlands

    Held on the eve of the Unite for Quality Education and Leadership Conference in Rotterdam, communication leaders from EI affiliates gathered to exchange ideas and share updates on campaigns and initiatives underway around the world.

    Education communicators come together in The Netherlands
  8. Fighting the commercialisation of education 21 April 2017

    Unions ask World Bank to turn its back to edubusinesses

    Trade unions from all over the world are protesting against the support the World Bank is offering to for-profit education providers like Bridge International Academies.

    Unions ask World Bank to turn its back to edubusinesses
  9. Fighting the commercialisation of education 18 April 2017

    Latin America spearheads the global privatisation of education

    A new report shows that in recent decades Latin America has been the region with the steadiest growth in the privatisation of education, albeit in quite different ways.

    Latin America spearheads the global privatisation of education
  10. Fighting the commercialisation of education 6 April 2017

    Kenya: Whistleblower union receives support after threats

    Education International’s Executive Board stands in solidarity with the Kenyan National Union of Teachers, which is the subject of threats and attempted intimidation for questioning Bridge International Academies’ operations.

    Kenya: Whistleblower union receives support after threats
  11. Fighting the commercialisation of education 17 March 2017

    Kenya: education privatiser wants to silence biggest critic

    In an attempt to silence Kenyan teacher union leader Wilson Sossion, Bridge International Academies have threatened him with legal action for exposing its activities undermining the attainment of inclusive and equitable quality education for all.

    Kenya: education privatiser wants to silence biggest critic
  12. Fighting the commercialisation of education 14 March 2017

    Nepali teachers develop united front in the face of growing privatisation

    Confronted by a lack of political will to reinforce children’s right to education, Nepal’s education leaders are joining Education International’s Global Response campaign to take collective action to turn the tide of privatisation.

    Nepali teachers develop united front in the face of growing privatisation
  13. Fighting the commercialisation of education 9 March 2017

    Atlanta: Privatisation highlighted at CIES conference

    Education International’s research work related to its Global Response campaign on the privatisation and commercialisation in and of education was showcased at this year’s Comparative International Education Society (CIES) conference.

    Atlanta: Privatisation highlighted at CIES conference
  14. Fighting the commercialisation of education 22 February 2017

    Kenya: Blow to Bridge International Academies

    Ten schools owned by the edubusiness Bridge International Academies will have to close in Kenya because of low educational standards.

    Kenya: Blow to Bridge International Academies
  15. Fighting the commercialisation of education 8 February 2017

    Mexico celebrates 100 years of education as a public right

    The SNTE, Education International’s Mexican affiliate, spared no detail to celebrate 100 years of education as a right for all citizens, at the centennial anniversary of the adoption of its national constitution.

    Mexico celebrates 100 years of education as a public right