News from Education Policy - European Trade Union Committee for Education

Published: 24 September 2019

EU Fundamental Rights Agency finds that migrant women are often doubly disadvantaged

Migrant women in the EU still face a wide range of challenges both in education and employment. Discrimination linked to their migratory status,...

Published: 20 September 2019

Global Climate Strike: education for the environment

Young people are demanding meaningful political action on environmental issues, with protests around the globe. How should education trade unions...

Published: 20 September 2019

Education at a Glance 2019: a look into different educational systems around Europe

This year’s OECD report shows that tertiary education offers individuals a real advantage on the labour market. It also explores some of the factors...

Published: 20 September 2019

Eurydice Report on Digital Education: Teachers need quality initial and continuous training in digital skills

A firm grounding in digital skills is vital for students and their teachers. A new report from Eurydice recognises the importance of support...

Published: 18 September 2019

EESC: Teachers are Europe's "architects of the future"

A new opinion from the European Economic and Social Committee calls for research on “EU literacy” as a competence and the development of resources...

Published: 17 July 2019

European Education Policy Network on Teachers and School Leaders

The European Education Policy Network on Teachers and School Leaders is a Europe-wide network of several organisations (policymakers, practitioners,...

Published: 09 July 2019

Schools are ‘microcosms of the society’ but social studies still lack behind

From an early age, schools needs to teach children thinking critically, interacting with others in a socially responsible manner, and support them...

Published: 03 July 2019

Attracting the best and brightest teachers key to equipping students with the necessary skills

The best and the brightest teachers are needed to ensure that young people will have the skills to thrive in tomorrow’s world, concluded the OECD...

Published: 27 June 2019

ILO Convention and Recommendation on violence and harassment at work becomes a reality

On 21st June 2019, the 108th Centenary International Labour Conference overwhelmingly voted in favour of the revolutionary Convention and...

Published: 18 June 2019

International Labour Conference: EU Statement on Committee on Application of standards Republic of Turkey

From 10 to 21 June 2019, the 108th Session of the International Labour Conference is taking place in Geneva, Switzerland. Once a year this...

Published: 13 June 2019

FRA: Inequalities, harassment and prejudices are on the rise across Europe

FRA’s Fundamental Rights Report 2019, published on 6 June 2019, addresses the issues of rising inequalities, harassment and prejudices across...

Published: 11 June 2019

Broad policy approach needed to combat multiple causes of gender pay and pension gap

On 29 May 2019, EIGE published a comprehensive research note entitled Tackling the gender pay gap: not without a better work-life balance. This...