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Pandemics and epidemics

Pandemics and epidemics significantly impact the health and well-being of teachers and education support personnel, exposing them to direct health risks such as illness and death, as well as mental health issues like anxiety and depression, often intensified by social isolation and economic instability due to job losses or disruptions. The need to prevent or mitigate contamination risks in educational settings adds further stress, especially for frontline staff. Resources developed during the COVID 19 pandemic remain highly relevant today, as they address the ongoing mental, psychological and physical consequences still felt by many in the education sector.

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Educational communities mobilize for universal health coverage

Webinar and conference recordings

The Education and Solidarity Network organized this webinar to discuss Universal Health Coverage and the role of educational communities in this mobilization for #HealthForAll. The event highlighted the challenges of Universal Health Coverage, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the interdependence between health and education. Key speakers, including representatives from mutual benefit societies and educational unions, shared insights on obstacles to implementation, advocacy actions, and the importance of maintaining safe and dignified working conditions for educators.

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Publisher
Education and Solidarity Network (ESN)
Country
Canada Colombia Democratic Republic of the Congo
Year of publication
2020
Topics
Mental health Pandemics and epidemics Physical health
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel
Resource type
Video

Canadian teachers responding to coronavirus (COVID-19) – Pandemic research study mental health report

Research

The CTF/FCE Pandemic Study Phase One Survey was conducted between June 1-18 in 2020, and had over 15,000 teachers participating. From the responses to this Survey, CTF/FCE reported on the mental health of students and teachers, and documented concerning mental health trends, as educators navigated emergency remote teaching in 2020.

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Publisher
Canadian Teachers' Federation/Fédération canadienne des enseignantes et des enseignants
Country
Canada
Year of publication
2020
Region
North America and the Caribbean
Topics
Mental health Pandemics and epidemics Physical health
Available in
English
Resource type
Downloadable file

Teachers' health today and tomorrow

Webinar and conference recordings

The webnar discusses the health of teachers in France. It focuses on the challenges they faced in 2020 due to the health crisis and other stressors. It reviews scientific data on teachers' health and offers several support mechanisms.

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Publisher
UNESCO
Country
France
Year of publication
2020
Region
Europe
Topics
Pandemics and epidemics Physical health
Available in
French
Categories of staff
Teachers
Resource type
Video

It’s time to invest in student & educator well-being

Toolkits

This page provides a comprehensive hub of resources aimed at promoting safe, supportive, and health-conscious learning environments for both students and educators. It addresses key issues such as mental health, gun violence prevention, infection control, and healthy buildings, offering practical tools and strategies to tackle the root causes of school safety challenges.

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Publisher
National Education Association (NEA)
Country
United States of America
Region
North America and the Caribbean
Topics
Cross-cutting resource Mental health Pandemics and epidemics Safety Working conditions
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Union representatives
Resource type
Web page