The well-being of teachers and education support personnel is a prerequisite for quality education. Research shows that there is no student well-being without educator well-being.
The health and well-being of education professionals positively impact their ability to deliver quality and equitable education for all. They also have a positive effect on teacher retention, thus improving the long-term sustainability of the profession and education systems.
Many factors, including wages and working conditions, determine the health and well-being of education professionals. In the last few years, the Covid-19 pandemic, the growing use of technology and artificial intelligence in education, the mental health crisis, as well as increasingly frequent extreme weather events caused by climate change have emerged as particular challenges with significant consequences .
Social dialogue plays a vital role in creating safe and supportive education environments for students, educators, and communities. Education unions are committed to this process.
Protecting and promoting the health and well-being of education staff and communities was defined as a key priority for Education International at our 10th World Congress in 2024.
