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   Equity and inclusion 16 May 2025

   Challenging LGBTQ+ discrimination: The fight goes on

   Phil Siddle

   In recent years, the UK has made meaningful progress on LGBTQ+ rights, with improvements in both legal protections and public attitudes. However, this progress is now under threat. Around the world, anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and legislation are growing—and the UK is not immune. The recent Supreme Court ruling that trans women...

   Challenging LGBTQ+ discrimination: The fight goes on

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   Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 27 March 2025

   Tackling the teacher shortage crisis in the Commonwealth

   Oliver Mawhinney

   44 million teachers are need globally by 2030 – a shortage that affects developing and developed countries alike, as demonstrated across the Commonwealth.

   Tackling the teacher shortage crisis in the Commonwealth

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   Equity and inclusion 3 December 2024

   Breaking down barriers – A new model for disability inclusion in education

   Alan Hackett

   Disability should not be viewed as an inherent trait of an individual but as a result of societal barriers that prevent full participation. These barriers, both physical and attitudinal, often limit opportunities for individuals with disabilities, especially within educational settings. How we approach disability impacts inclusivity, independence, and quality of...

   Breaking down barriers – A new model for disability inclusion in education

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   Fighting the commercialisation of education 3 July 2024

   Shifting the burden: How an employer levy could transform Higher Education financing in the UK

   Higher education contributes over £70 billion to the United Kingdom's economy. However, despite this significant contribution, the current funding model relies heavily on student debt repayment over up to 40 years, often resulting in government losses.

   Shifting the burden: How an employer levy could transform Higher Education financing in the UK

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   Go public! Fund education 2 July 2024

   Go Public! G7 milestone achieved by Education International and member solidarity

   Education International (EI), alongside member organisations from G7 countries, sent a powerful message about the fundamental role of education unions and social dialogue ahead of the G7 Italy 2024 Ministerial meeting on Education.

   Go Public! G7 milestone achieved by Education International and member solidarity

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   Union renewal and development 23 May 2024

   Growing our unions to transform our profession

   Mary Bousted

   In the lead-up to Education International’s 10th World Congress, we invited members of the Executive Board to share their thoughts about the theme of the Congress: “Growing our unions, elevating our professions, defending democracy”.

   Growing our unions to transform our profession