Teachers remain at the heart of education, ISTP concludes
After two days of rich and insightful discussions, the International Summit on the Teaching Profession
(ISTP) concluded with a strong recognition of the relational nature of education and with concrete commitments from the participating delegations.
Belgium: thousands take to the streets to defend public education and young people's future
In Brussels, between 6,500 and 8,000 people took part in a mass public march to protest against the austerity measures affecting education and young people in Belgium. The demonstration sought to mark a turning point and is part of a wider movement to defend the right to free, quality public...
UK: Shock at untimely death of Gareth Young, trade union leader and global activist
Education International is saddened by the news of the death of Gareth Young, deputy general secretary of the NASUWT–The Teachers’ Union, on 14 December.