Congress welcomes new EI Executive Board
The torch was passed on the last day of Education International’s 8th World Congress as the new Executive Board was officially welcomed and delegates paid tribute to outgoing members.
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Read David Edward's blog on EI's mandate after the 8th World Congress
As the newly-elected General Secretary of Education International I am hopeful because solidarity is the lifeblood of our organization. I know that we are more than the sum of our parts. We come together to reaffirm our principles and to chart a steady, common course for an uncommon time.
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Educators come together to share lessons on democracy
A book, written by EI President Susan Hopgood and former EI General Secretary Fred van Leeuwen, entitled “On Education & Democracy; 25 Lessons from the Teaching Profession”, was launched by the co-authors during the EI Congress in Bangkok on the 23th of July at the opening of a special session devoted to democracy. On the 25th July, the two authors met with EI delegates and guests from across the world to sign copies of the book and discuss its lessons.
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Educators’ unions in Australia and the EU call for education to be carved out of trade negotiations
During the Education International (EI) 8th World Congress, affiliated educators’ unions in Australia and the European Union issued a statement calling for the Australian government and the European Commission to be more transparent in ongoing negotiations on the potential free trade agreement and to explicitly carve out educati...
Read MoreEI celebrates education champions
Today Education International honoured two outstanding activists during its 8th World Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. Curtis Riep received the Albert Shanker Education Award and Jalila al Salman received the Mary Hatwood Futrell Human and Trade Union Rights Award.
Read MoreCongress takes action to achieve universal free quality education
The fourth day of Education International’s 8th World Congress was a celebration of human rights and an expression of the collective strength of the teaching profession. The theme of the day was ensuring free quality education for all.
Read MoreEducators come together to share lessons on democracy
A book, written by EI President Susan Hopgood and former EI General Secretary Fred van Leeuwen, entitled “On Education & Democracy; 25 Lessons from the Teaching Profession”, was launched by the co-authors during the EI Congress in Bangkok on the 23th of July at the opening of a special session devoted to democracy. On the 25th J...
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