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Education International calls for an end to violent crackdowns and the protection of education communities in Iran
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (262+ words) Education International (EI) strongly condemns the brutal armed repression of civilians and peaceful protesters in Iran. We are deeply alarmed by reports of mass repression and killings, including students and children, with security forces reportedly firing live ammunition at people…...
Korea: Teachers win breakthrough on political rights after hunger strike and relentless campaign
23+ hour, 45+ min ago (276+ words) After more than 60 days of sit-ins and a seven-day hunger strike, the Korean Teachers and Education Workers" Union (KTU) has secured a landmark agreement with the National Assembly to establish a consultative body on guaranteeing the basic political rights of…...
Education International condemns U.S. withdrawal from international organisations, conventions, and treaties
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (549+ words) Education International notes the lamentable, misguided, and dangerous decision of the Trump Administration to withdraw from 66 international entities that foster global cooperation. Trump's claim that multilateral cooperation and international law are contrary to national interests is false and harmful to…...
Education International condemns the Israeli military attack on Birzeit University
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (353+ words) Education International (EI) strongly condemns the military raid carried out by Israeli forces on the campus of Birzeit University, north of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. In line with EI resolutions and international norms, including the Safe Schools Declaration,…...
Teaching about the fight for democracy in Ukraine
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (346+ words) In an era of misinformation and disinformation, often manufactured and spread by Putin's propaganda machine, it's critical for educators and students to have access to fact-based resources on the war in Ukraine and what Putin is attempting through this invasion....
Trust cannot be automated: education unions shape the AI future
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (899+ words) Technology may be the tool, but humanity is the author Opening the conference,Belgian unions welcomed participants to Brussels in a joint address that crossed linguistic borders, demonstrating how unions in a multilingual country are working together to address data…...
Education International’s Executive Board meets to address global education issues
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (759+ words) Education International (EI) leaders gathered for the 71st Executive Board meeting 0to address global education issues and chart the course for the organization. The meeting reaffirmed the global solidarity of affiliates around the world and a strong commitment to quality education around…...
Using Artificial Intelligence: Takeaways from TALIS 2024
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (394+ words) Education systems around the world are asking if and how to incorporate artificial intelligence into teaching and learning. At the forefront of this conversation are teachers, who must not only monitor their students" usage of artificial intelligence, but also decide…...
Education in the age of artificial intelligence: The need for deliberate design
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1036+ words) Education is facing a number of challenges, such as a shortage of teachers, declining formal student outcomes, and increasing heterogeneity in classrooms. At the same time, the development of artificial intelligence (AI) offers new opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and personalized…...
Keeping humanity at the center: Accessibility and artificial intelligence in education
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (824+ words) What was once a painstaking process of letter-by-letter selection has transformed into a rhythm of conversation. The AI learns from each interaction, adapting to tone, vocabulary, and context. For the first time, some students are holding entire classroom discussions through…...