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A Teachers’ Code for fair recruitment

A new Code, backed by the American Federation of Teachers, will help ensure that international recruitment and employment of teachers in the United States is ethical, fair and transparent.

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Chilean educators receive international support to have their voices heard

The fight for quality public education in Chile is counting on increasing international support, as teachers and students take to the streets to defend their rights in the face of new reforms.

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Students demonstrating on the streets of Santiago "Students and Teachers, together in the fight"

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Kosovo: education union and government take steps towards reconciliation

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Education Minister Arsim Bajrami meets with the Union of Education, Science and Culture of Kosova (SBASHK) and Education International (EI) delegation.

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Protecting schools from the perils of conflict a top priority for the global community (

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Thailand’s economy expected to grow up to 3.5% in 2015 – World Bank

Raising Export Competitiveness and Improving Education Quality Are Key Priorities

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Students in a classroom in Mae Hong Son province, Thailand.

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World leaders vow to restore respect for the teaching profession

A group of former world leaders has warned that a waning respect for the teaching profession could lead to “profoundly damaging” effects on young people’s life chances and fuel a rise in extremism.

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Gucci-UNICEF partnership turns 10: Over 7.5 million children reap rewards

Gucci releases Growing Tall, a short film highlighting impact of education on girls’ lives

More than 7.5 million children in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia have gained improved access to quality education through a 10-year partnership between Gucci and UNICEF. To mark this milestone, today Gucci released Growing Tall, a short film directed by Brooklyn-based filmmaker and cinematographer Christina Voros that highlights the power of education to transform lives, especially for girls and women.

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Health and education go hand in hand

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Macedonia: government and educators find common ground

The Education ministry of the Republic of Macedonia and the Macedonian teachers' organization, SONK, have reached an agreement on the country's school reform plans.

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from left to right: Vesna Nedelkovska, SONK GS, Education Minister Mr. Abdilaqim Ademi, Fred van Leeuwen, Education International General Secretary, Deputy Minister Mr.Spiro Ristovski, Walter Dresscher,ETUCE Vice President,and SONK President, Jakim Nedelkov

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Nepal: Schools reopen following devastating earthquake

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