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Union renewal and development 2 March 2018 EI: new podcast looks back at 25 years of Education International’s history
To mark the quarter century of Education International, founding General Secretary Fred van Leeuwen recounts in his own words how the organisation came to be and how he sees its influence moving forward.
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Union renewal and development 1 March 2018 Education International begins new chapter with new general secretary
After 25 years Fred van Leeuwen officially hands over the keys to David Edwards, who will lead the organisation into its next phase promoting the teaching profession and public education around the world.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 26 February 2018 North American and Caribbean education leaders work towards strong leadership in times of crises
As Education International convenes its regional affiliates in Trinidad and Tobago, the challenges they face are as varied as they are common, from strengthening democracy, ensuring quality education to the future of trade unionism.
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Union growth 15 February 2018 EI: New podcast marks 25 years of solidarity with education workers
As Education International (EI) celebrates its 25th anniversary, a new podcast helps us look back to past achievements that have helped thousands of teachers deliver quality education, no matter the circumstances.
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Trade union rights are human rights 14 February 2018 The Council of Global Unions condemns attacks on labour rights
The Council of Global Unions held its 12th meeting with a clear message in support of its members in the USA and against attacks on the American trade union movement.
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Union renewal and development 13 February 2018 A leader in Swedish education is remembered for his lifetime’s work
Family and friends traveled to Leksand, Sweden, to reflect on the life of Lars-Erik Klason, a champion of public education and trade unionism in both Sweden and around the world.
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Union renewal and development 8 February 2018 Latin America
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Union renewal and development 1 February 2018 #FundEducation: Teachers are essential to achieving quality education
As the Global Partnership for Education meets for its Replenishment Conference in Dakar, Senegal, Education International leaders have stressed the importance of teachers in achieving quality education for all and in meeting the many challenges affecting education systems worldwide.
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Union renewal and development 1 February 2018 By-laws of Education International Asia-Pacific
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Union renewal and development 25 January 2018 #EI25: reflections by Fernando M. Reimers, Harvard University
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I first heard about Education International in 1996. I had recently joined the staff at the World Bank, on a leave from Harvard University, to lead their education projects in Mexico, and I was invited by Maris O’Rourke, then director of the education group at the Bank, to meet a...
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Union renewal and development 25 January 2018 #EI25: Reflections by David Archer, ActionAid
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My first memory of meeting with Education International was in October 1999 – when ActionAid, Oxfam and the Global March for Child Labour met in Brussels to set up the Global Campaign for Education. That was a landmark moment – forging links between EI’s campaign on quality public education, Oxfam’s...
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Union renewal and development 25 January 2018 As EI turns 25, a new series of podcasts sheds light on past and future
A quarter of a century after its inception, a series of podcasts on Education International’s history, values and activities is putting sound to the organisation’s celebrations through the voices of its top leaders, past and present.
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Union renewal and development 24 January 2018 EI teacher standards to create “common understanding” within the profession
Australian researcher Tom Alegounarias presented his work on the development of global professional teaching standards to Education International’s Executive Board, part of an effort to provide teachers the power to define their own profession.
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Union renewal and development 23 January 2018 Education International names new General Secretary
American David Edwards has been chosen to succeed outgoing and founding General Secretary Fred van Leeuwen after being named to the post by the organisation’s Executive Board.
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