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Published: 10 October 2019

European cybersecurity month: Time to put an end to digital bullying in our schools

As our lives become more digital, online safety is a critical concern. Every October is European Cybersecurity Month, and this year’s event focuses...

Published: 10 October 2019

EU celebrates 10th anniversary of the Charter of Fundamental Rights

The EU’s Charter of Fundamental Rights is 10 years old. The Council of the European Union is marking the anniversary by reaffirming the importance...

Published: 10 October 2019

World Mental Health Day: Teachers’ wellbeing matters

Mental health is a trade union issue. Workers across Europe face mental health difficulties as a result of work-related stress, harassment, bullying...

Published: 08 October 2019

EESC opinion calls for more education about the European Union

An opinion from the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) emphasised the need to strengthen citizens' knowledge and understanding of EU...

Published: 07 October 2019

Roma people in Europe face many kinds of discrimination. Education systems need funding to respond

How can Europe best combat antigypsyism and discrimination against Roma people in education, employment and housing? The European Commission’s...

Published: 04 October 2019

World Teacher’s Day 2019: Our new risk assessment tools mean safer workplaces

Every year, on 5 October, we celebrate teachers and thank them for their hard work and positive impact. The theme of World Teachers’ Day 2019 is...

Published: 01 October 2019

Prestige won’t put food on the table! Teachers take centre stage at the EU Education Summit

The European Education Summit is the European Commission’s flagship event on education issues. This year’s edition was only the second. It took...

Published: 01 October 2019

8th Education and Training Monitor offers a snapshot of Europe’s teachers

The European Commission has published the 8th Education and Training Monitor, which was presented by European Commissioner for Education Tibor...

Published: 25 September 2019

School days, holidays and the academic year: annual reports reveal big differences between European countries

The European Commission has published two reports from Eurydice on the organisation of school time and the academic year in Europe. With national...

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...