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Worlds of Education 26 February 2026 Mother-tongue education, democratic pluralism, and social peace
Zülküf Güneş
Throughout human history, education has not merely been a process of transmitting knowledge but also a tool for shaping society. Every ruling power has sought to realize its vision of society by constructing its own educational model. Conversely, movements for freedom have developed alternative pedagogies of their own. From the...
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Worlds of Education 25 February 2026 Talking about suicide at school: an educational emergency
Luanda Julião
It is almost two o’clock in the morning, on the night between Sunday and Monday, at the beginning of April. Sleepless, I toss and turn in bed. I give in to insomnia and pick up my phone to distract myself. Less than a minute later, I receive a message from...
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News 24 February 2026 Solidarity with Ukraine: Voices from the frontline of a struggle for freedom and democracy
Four years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the global education union movement stands in unwavering solidarity with our colleagues, their students, and all people of Ukraine.
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News 23 February 2026 Call for proposals: Toolkit for educators and unionists to promote inclusive education and end stigma and discrimination against persons affected by leprosy
Background Education International (EI) is the Global Union Federation that brings together organisations of teachers and other education employees from across the world. Through our 383 member organisations, we represent more than 32 million teachers and education support personnel in 178 countries and territories.
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News 23 February 2026 Solidarity with the people of Iran
As the people of Iran continue to rise against an oppressive regime and face violent repression, Iranian teachers and unionists are calling for international solidarity. Follow the latest from Iran's education trade union community below!
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Worlds of Education 23 February 2026 Supporting neurodiverse educators and learners: why inclusion must start with the workforce
Imran Mir
“When we design education for only one type of mind, we fail all of them.” Across the world, education systems are starting to become more diverse. However, they are not necessarily more inclusive. As a neurodivergent educator and researcher, I have had first-hand experience of how much potential is lost...
Supporting neurodiverse educators and learners: why inclusion must start with the workforce