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Education International (EI) is the voice of educators worldwide working every day for quality education for all.

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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · Dec 18

👋🏽Hello!

🎉Here you can follow and engage with our member organisations.

✊🏽✊🏾✊🏼We are Education International, through our 383 member organisations, we represent more than 32 million teachers and education support personnel in 178 countries and territories.

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Prof Katherine Schofield 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇪🇺 @katherineschof8.bsky.social · 14d

Scholars at Risk: the threat of the Trump government to academic freedom in the US is unprecedented in history.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

‘Unprecedented in history’: global academic freedom group warns of dismantling in US

Report from Scholars at Risk counts some 40 attacks against academic freedom in the US in the first half of 2025

www.theguardian.com

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 1h

“Truth-seeking is at the heart of higher education. As public support erodes and scholars face growing threats, there has never been a more urgent time to rally and defend academic freedom.” ✊

Robert Quinn, Scholars at risk at our joint academic freedom conference with @eduinternational.bsky.social

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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 2h

#Academicfreedom is under siege globally: arrests, witch hunts, defamatory campaigns, curriculum censorship.
Haldis Host opening @ucu.org.uk/Education International conference: we're defending truth and democratic ideals in higher education.
When we unite across borders we are stronger. #GoPublic

Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 2h

In Asia-Pacific and around the world, growing pressures on democratic institutions and shrinking civic space go along with increasing attacks on the autonomy of educators and researchers.

Education unions are leading the resistance. Defending academic freedom and democracy are top priorities.

Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 2h

✊🏾 Education unionists across Asia Pacific are joining forces to defend #AcademicFreedom and #Democracy in their region and around the world.

@daveswords.bsky.social addressed unionists coming together at the @eduintap.bsky.social conference 👇🏾

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eduintap.bsky.social @eduintap.bsky.social · 7h

🎙️ “Academic freedom is not only a cornerstone of quality education and research; it is a pillar of democratic societies.” — @daveswords.bsky.social
General Secretary @eduinternational.bsky.social

#AcademicFreedom #Democracy #GoPublic #FundEducation

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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 23h

📢 Les travailleur·euse·s de l'éducation ont rejoint la manifestation organisée par un front commun syndical contre les mesures d'austérité prévues le gouvernement fédéral en #Belgique.

#EnsembleOnFaitÉcole

#Solidarité✊🏼✊🏽✊🏿

@acv-csc-europe.bsky.social @etuce.bsky.social @hetacv.bsky.social

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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 1d

📢 Education workers joined the demonstration organized by a common trade union front against austerity measures planned by the federal government in #Belgium.

Public authorities must #GoPublic and #FundEducation.

#Solidarity✊🏼✊🏽✊🏿

@acv-csc-europe.bsky.social @etuce.bsky.social @hetacv.bsky.social

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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 1d

@daveswords.bsky.social conmemoró el Día Mundial de las y los Docentes en #Palestina, recorriendo escuelas, reuniéndose con docentes y autoridades, y compartiendo un mensaje de reconocimiento, respeto y compromiso con quienes enseñan en medio del conflicto.

🔗 eiie.io/46MTcP0

Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 1d

Mongolia: ¿Diálogo o dilación?
El gobierno propone aumentos hasta 2028.
El FMESU exige soluciones ahora.

🗣️ “Nos enfrentamos a una inflación creciente, viviendas inasequibles y una gran carga de trabajo, mientras nuestra infraestructura escolar se deteriora.”

🔗 https://eiie.io/3KPaF0A
#PorlaPública

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National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · 2d

Join thousands to protect our democracy this Saturday, October 18, to say “No Kings!”

👊 Spreak up against authoritarianism—find an event near you: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/

No Kings June 14 · No Kings on Mobilize

Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with No Kings.

www.mobilize.us

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AFT @aft.org · 2d

See you on October 18. 🇺🇸

go.aft.org/nokings

#NoKings

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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 3d

En el #DíaDeLaNiña y cada día, docentes del 🌏 defienden el derecho de las niñas a la educación.

Desde Ghana, el Pacífico, Rumania y EE. UU., los y las docentes comparten retos y el apoyo sindical para superarlos.

➡️ https://eiie.io/4nVJH5W

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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 4d

En cette #JournéeDeLaFille comme tous les jours, les enseignant·e·s du 🌏 s'engagent pour le droit des filles à l'éducation.

A Fiji, au Ghana, en Roumanie ou aux USA, les syndicats de l’éducation aident les filles à affronter les défis de chaque pays
➡️ https://eiie.io/470wbad

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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 4d

On the #DayOfTheGirl and every day, educators around the 🌏 are fully committed to girls’ right to education.

Educators in Ghana, the Pacific, Romania, and the U.S. share the challenges girls face in their contexts and how unions work to support them.

➡️ https://eiie.io/4q314n5

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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 4d

🌍 At #PACTED2025, education union leaders from across Africa demanded bold action: fund public education, empower teachers, and make social dialogue a cornerstone of policy.

📢 Without teachers, there is no future.
🔗 https://eiie.io/46JFAnJ

#GoPublic #FundEducation

Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 4d

🚀 Nos unimos a MGEN para impulsar dos nuevas iniciativas para el personal educativo.

La Red y la Plataforma de Salud y Bienestar promueven entornos sanos y de apoyo para los y las trabajadoras de la educación en todo el mundo.

➡️ https://eiie.io/4h71RPF

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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 4d

📢 Public education in #Lebanon is at a breaking point.

🆕 research shows funding declined from $1.2 billion annually between 2013-2015 to $114 million in 2022.

Teachers deserve better—It’s time to move from words to action, #GoPublic and #FundEducation!

➡️ eiie.io/3KKMJvd

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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 4d

🚀 Nous nous unissons à MGEN pour une initiative visant à promouvoir des environnements sains et favorables pour les enseignant·e·s partout dans le monde.

Plus d’informations sur notre réseau et portail sur la santé et le bien-être des enseignant·e·s
➡️ https://eiie.io/3J0DBSD

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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 4d

🚀 We are joining forces with MGEN for two new initiatives for educators' health and well-being.

The new Health and Well-being Network and Hub are all about fostering healthy, supportive environments for education workers everywhere.

➡️ https://eiie.io/4q3f8wR

#MentalHealthDay

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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 4d

Education International condemned the illegal interception and detention of members of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters by Israel.

We commend the FLC CGIL and all those for their actions in solidarity with the Palestinian people.

Must watch ⬇️

Italian General Strike 3 October 2025: Interview with Gianna Fracassi General Secretary of FLC CGIL

YouTube video by Dr Vashna Jagarnath

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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 6d

📢 Plus de 30 000 voix.
Une seule demande : investir dans l'éducation.
Les enseignant·e·s de Mongolie se mobilisent pour des salaires équitables et plus de dignité dans leur profession.

Faut-il que les enseignant·e·s luttent aussi âprement pour se faire entendre ?
🔗 https://eiie.io/4h4zOR1

Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 6d

Over 30,000 voices.
One demand: invest in education.
Mongolian teachers are rallying for fair pay and dignity in their profession.
With salaries barely covering basic needs, the future of education is at stake.

Should teachers have to fight this hard to be heard?
🔗https://eiie.io/3L0BA9F
#GoPublic

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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 6d

⛔ Teaching shouldn’t cost your health.

✅ Competitive pay
✅ Cut admin
✅ Address violence
✅ Free high-quality professional development
✅ Secure employment
✅ Invest in support staff and inclusive resources.

It's time to #GoPublic and invest in teachers.
🔗https://eiie.io/3IY37b8

#TALIS2024

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 8d

This October 7 we must recommit to peace, safety, equality, and self-determination for Jews and Palestinians. ParentsCircle's Listening from the Heart program helps classrooms and communities connect from a human, compassionate perspective. youtu.be/CcZfvvQqf-A

Listening from the Heart

YouTube video by AFT

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