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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...
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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.
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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.
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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”.
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Leading the profession 13 May 2024 Amid global strife, glimmers of hope for LGBTI+ rights
There are serious concerns around the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and all other persons whose sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression differ from the social norm (LGBTI+) globally. However, the latest University and College Union (UCU) LGBTI+ webinar showed reasons for hope and testimonies of ongoing...
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Democracy 3 May 2024 Global Student Forum and Education International joint statement on Palestine protests on university campuses
The Global Student Forum and Education International stand in solidarity with university students and staff engaging in peaceful protests in support of the Palestinian people and against Israel’s war in Gaza, on campuses around the world.
Global Student Forum and Education International joint statement on Palestine protests on university campuses