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Schools in Wales and south of England and face disruption today as teachers stage strikes

National Education Union estimates that around 200,000 members will take action across three days this week

Wales Online · Mar 2, 2023

Gavin Williamson said unions 'just hate work' during pandemic WhatsApps to Matt Hancock

Teaching unions blasted the 'appalling lack of respect' shown in leaked WhatsApp messages between the then-Education Secretary Sir Gavin Williamson and Matt Hancock during the pandemic

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2023

Schools face further disruption as teachers in Midlands strike over pay

The National Education Union has estimated that 200,000 members will strike over three days of action this week.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Teacher strikes could be paused if ‘substantive progress’ made in pay dispute

The National Education Union has called on ministers to drop preconditions to talks and ‘begin serious negotiations’.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

EU Hits Two Iran Ministers in New Sanctions over Crackdown

The European Union imposed asset freezes and visa bans on Iran's education and culture ministers on Monday, in a fifth round of sanctions against Tehran over its crackdown on demonstrators. The new measures targeted 32 individuals and two entities, and were largely aimed at lawmakers, judiciary officials and prison authorities…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 20, 2023

The dates teachers are going on strike in Wales next month

Three more strike dates are planned after a renewed pay offer was rejected by National Education Union members

Wales Online · Feb 17, 2023

Teachers strikes to go ahead as no pay offer made in 'disappointing' talks

Unions held crunch talks with Education Secretary Gillian Keegan to resolve the bitter pay dispute, which has already led to a national strike this month where the majority of schools in England were affected

Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2023

Retirees wanted as volunteers

The Ministry of Education aims to recruit 30,000-plus retirees to volunteer in a new programme designed to assist others, including elderly people who need help with life-long education and occupational training.

Bangkok Post · Feb 15, 2023

Improved pay offer for Scottish teachers expected 'within days'

Teachers can expect to receive a new pay offer "within days", the education secretary has said.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 13, 2023

The story of Shazia Ramzan, Malala’s schoolfriend, shows why education must be a right for all children

There are 222 million crisis-affected children worldwide who need our support, says Gordon Brown, chairman of the UN’s Education Cannot Wait fund

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2023