We bring together our member organisations to discuss and share experiences, good practices and ideas on responding to collective challenges. Together we are building the education unions of the future: mass participation organisations that reflect the diverse interests and identities of their members and offer educators a multitude of ways to engage and contribute.
On the International Day of Education, unions warn that the world is not facing a global learning crisis, but a global education funding crisis. The only way to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 4 and ensure inclusive and equitable education for all is to fund free quality public education.
International Day of Education: the world needs another 69 million teachers
One of the highlights of this year’s International Book Fair (FIL) of Guadalajara, Mexico was the presentation of a book co-authored by Fred van Leeuwen, Education International (EI) General Secretary Emeritus, and Susan Hopgood, EI President.
Mexico: Van Leeuwen-Hopgood book champions fight for democracy
The recently published Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results have led education unions to reflect on school systems and the future of education.
PISA results highlight pressures in education systems
The representatives of the trade unions of the education sector affiliated with Education International Latin America (EILA) met in Brazil on 3, 4 and 5 December to chart the course of the Latin American Educational Movement.
Latin America, united more than ever against neoliberalism and the extreme right
Education union leaders tackled a number of strategic issues of key importance for both the global education sector and education unions. In addition, the Board adopted a series of resolutions denouncing violence and attacks on democracy.
55th EI Executive Board meeting takes strong positions on education and democracy issues
Many new faces joined the discussions at the first meeting of Education International's new Executive Board, elected by Congress in Bangkok, in July. The Board will make essential decisions to implement the resolutions adopted by Congress.
EI’s new Executive Board is ready to tackle an ambitious education agenda
Under the slogan “We educate Norway”, the Union of Educators of Norway (UEN) has adopted an ambitious policy agenda that will shape the future of education in the country.
Norway: Utdanningsforbundet sets path for the next 4 years
Educators at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have advocated for exceptions and limitations and for an international instrument that will regulate education and research.
WIPO: 2019 copyright debates on education and research fuel controversies
The online magazine ‘Education Journal’ recently published in its edition 385 a report of Education International’s eighth World Congress in Bangkok by EI Senior Consultant, John Bangs. Education Journal has agreed to its publication for Worlds of Education. It has been slightly edited for EI’s global audience.
“Education International. Eighth World Congress”, by John Bangs.
The global education union federation draws attention to the long-term consequences of the Turkish military action in Syria for students and educators in the region.
Statement | Education International condemns Turkish aggression in Syria
At today’s Fridays For Future march, Education International stood in solidarity with students, unions and other civil society groups to demand immediate action against climate change.
Fridays For Future: Educators join global protest action for climate justice