Teachers
As Scotland's schools re-open after the summer, the country's largest teaching union, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), is sounding the alarm on the Scottish Government's failure to deliver on its promise to address high teacher workload by reducing class contact time. The EIS
Teachers
Scotland's teachers are working beyond their capacity, with many reporting to work over 80 hours a week, according to a recent survey conducted by School Leaders Scotland (SLS). The findings show a "unsustainable" picture of under-resourcing and overwork, with major concerns about classroom violence and aggressive
Teachers
A recent report by Scottish Teachers for Permanence (STP) has found that 80% of teachers in Scotland faced insecure employment over the last year, with only 12.5% moving into permanent posts for the upcoming term. The survey of 555 respondents, which included teachers from all over Scotland, found that
Teachers
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has emphasized the importance of maintaining a smoke-free environment in schools, warning teachers that violating this rule can result in severe consequences. The Malaysian Teacher Standard (SGM) prohibits smoking and vaping on school grounds, and the Ministry of Education (MOE) is revising regulations to explicitly ban
Education
Runway Growth Capital, a leading provider of growth loans, has made a significant investment in Swing Education, an online marketplace that connects schools with qualified substitute teachers. This $20 million commitment will support Swing Education's nationwide expansion, addressing the acute shortage of substitute teachers in K-12 education. With
Education
Romania's education trade unions have renewed their call for President Nicusor Dan to intervene in a dispute over government measures aimed at reducing the national budget deficit, which they claim threaten the public education system. The measures, introduced by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's government, include increased
Education
The Central African Republic's education system has faced numerous challenges, exacerbated by protracted armed conflicts, political instability, and socio-economic issues. According to a recent study, conflicts have severely deteriorated the educational infrastructure, resulting in the closure of many schools. The absence of a safe environment has hindered children&
Education
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released a comprehensive 123-page handbook aimed at strengthening and advancing inclusive education systems in CISCE-affiliated schools. The handbook seeks to raise awareness among educators and empower them to identify and support children with special needs, promoting an empathetic and supportive
Education
Romanian Education Minister Daniel David plans to request a meeting with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan to propose withdrawing key measures in the education sector that have sparked widespread criticism from teachers and trade unions. The proposed measures include increasing weekly teaching hours by two, raising the number of students per
Teachers
The Minns Labor Government in New South Wales has made significant progress in addressing the teacher shortage crisis by slashing the number of permanent teacher vacancies by 61 per cent. According to new data released on Public Education Week, permanent teacher vacancies have decreased to 962, down from 2,460
Education
Meritocracy, touted as a fair system where individuals can achieve success through talent and hard work, has been widely accepted as a foundation of education and societies worldwide. However, according to a University of Kansas education expert, Yong Zhao, meritocracy fosters unhealthy competition, allocates resources to some while excluding others,
Teachers
The UK government's ambition is to ensure that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the right support to succeed in their education and beyond. To achieve this, the government is reforming teacher training to provide educators with the necessary skills to
