The future belongs to solidarity, not fear
ISTP2026: Reflections with Estonia in the mirror
Teachers remain at the heart of education, ISTP concludes
Education International condemns military strikes on Iran and attacks on schools
International Women’s Day: Women educate the world and power our unions
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Worlds of Education 18 March 2026 ISTP2026: Reflections with Estonia in the mirror
David Edwards
As my flight lifted off from Tallinn after three extraordinary days at the International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP) 2026, I closed my eyes, put in my earbuds, and pressed play on the work of Estonia’s beloved composer Arvo Pärt. Spiegel im Spiegel—“mirror in the mirror”—offered the perfect soundscape....
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News 17 March 2026 The Parami School: a beacon of hope and a testament to global education union solidarity
Amid political turmoil, a military dictatorship, and displacement driven by ongoing conflict in Myanmar, the Parami School stands as a powerful example of resilience and hope.
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News 13 March 2026 Iraq: Union denounces teacher salaries that arrive late, reduced, or never at all
Teachers in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq have endured years of late, reduced, or missing salaries. Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) President Abdulwahed Mohammed Haje says the crisis has become a never ending “Tale of One Thousand and One Nights” and calls on the Kurdistan Regional Government to remedy the injustice...
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Worlds of Education 13 March 2026 The future belongs to solidarity, not fear
Mugwena Maluleke
We are living through a geopolitical crisis and through a political crisis in which war, disinformation, and authoritarianism feed one another.
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News 12 March 2026 Teachers remain at the heart of education, ISTP concludes
After two days of rich and insightful discussions, the International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP) concluded with a strong recognition of the relational nature of education and with concrete commitments from the participating delegations.
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News 12 March 2026 Senegal: strike action demands compliance with agreements and dignity in public education
For several months now, in response to the breakdown in social dialogue, teachers in Senegal have been mobilising in defence of their rights, quality public education, and the agreements signed with the government. The movement is led by the G7, a coalition of the seven most representative trade unions in...
Senegal: strike action demands compliance with agreements and dignity in public education