Education

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Teachers celebrated globally for World Teachers’ Day

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High-Level Panel, “50 years of ILO/UNESCO Recommendation Concerning the Status of Teachers”.

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Ugandan teachers unite for their public school system

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Trade union leaders from the African region gather in Kampala to support UNATU

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Close to 69 million new teachers needed to reach 2030 education goals

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World Teachers’ Day: celebrating the 1966 Recommendation on the Status of Teachers

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Nearly 69 million new teachers needed to achieve global education goals, UNESCO reports

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Winston Mills-Compton teaches a class in mathematics at the Mfantsipim Boys School in Cape Coast, Ghana.

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Australia: union rejects government funding plan for education

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Germany: teachers’ union calls for inclusive school policies and systems

The German education union GEW has placed special focus on the relationship between integration and democracy after hosting its national congress under the slogan “One for all – an inclusive school for democracy.”

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'Mack & Moxy' Episode Developed with Save the Children to Stream on Netflix Starting Oct. 1

Kids Show Encourages 'Early Love of Reading'

Starting Oct. 1, families will be able to stream on Netflix the new children’s program "Mack & Moxy," including an episode on the importance of reading and early literacy created in partnership with Save the Children, which has a special guest appearance by actor Josh Duhamel.

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Greece: Union pushes for access to education for all refugee children

Confronted with a dramatic increase of refugees from neighbouring countries in conflict, the Greek Federation of Secondary State School Teachers is calling for solidarity to see that all children receive an education.

The Greek Federation of Secondary State School Teachers (OLME) President and General Secretary are urging the Greek Government to seek special funding to cover the costs of creating proper reception and accommodation centres for refugees. These centres are to provide food, health care, translation and legal services in decent living conditions. The OLME also asked the Government to ensure access to education for all children who will remain in Greece, adding that the necessary infrastructure and proper conditions should be provided for their smooth transition.

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High Blood Pressure Might Affect Some Kids' Thinking Ability

But researchers noted that all of the children still tested within normal ranges.

High blood pressure may affect the brains of some children and teens, a new study suggests.