Education Minister John Swinney praised the pay offer to Scotland’s teachers, calling it “very fair.” The proposal was announced on Monday and included a 3% increase in basic salary and an additional one-off payment of up to £1,000. This is the first time since 2011 that teacher pay has increased in Scotland. Read the rest …
In December 2020, Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) was strongly criticized for denying a fellowship to Omar Barghouti, an Israel critic and co-founder of the Boycott Divestment Sanctions (BDS) movement. The decision sparked outrage among civil liberties and human rights activists who claimed that the school’s decision was politically motivated and violated principles of free speech. …
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Rishi Sunak’s 2021 budget of £300 billion has been met with criticism from economists and industry commentators, who argue that its arithmetic does not add up. The Chancellor claims the money will be used to fund an ambitious economic recovery plan, but questions remain over how much it will achieve. Read the rest of the …
Teachers in England and Wales vote on whether to launch a strike over pay and working conditions. The outcome of the vote is expected to be announced by the end of this week, and if approved, schools across both countries could close for several days while teachers take industrial action. Read the rest of the …
Schools in the UK are increasingly concerned with the spread of misogyny and what they see as a dangerous influence of boxing star Andrew Tate. The 29-year-old has gained notoriety for his outspoken views on gender, particularly regarding relationships between men and women. His controversial statements have caused outrage across social media, with many calling …
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The Scottish Secondary Teachers Association (SSTA) is currently in its second week of industrial action, including a strike on Monday, 30th May. This has resulted in the postponement of prelim examinations for thousands of secondary school students due to take them this week. The SSTA has stated that the disruption was necessary in order to …
School strikes are set to proceed after negotiations between educators and the government failed to reach an agreement on pay. The large-scale industrial action was planned in response to recent government reforms that have seen teachers’ wages remain static for several years. Read the rest of the article here: https://www.ipgce.com/school-strikes-continue-as-pay-talks-fail/(opens in a new tab) Contact us …
The tragic shooting incident occurred yesterday at Newport News, Virginia school. A six-year-old boy reportedly brought a gun to the school and shot his teacher in the shoulder. The teacher was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Read the rest of the article here: https://www.ipgce.com/boy-shoots-teacher-in-the-us/(opens in a new tab) Contact us here: https://www.ipgce.com/contact-us School officials …
Nigeria has a long history of discriminating against students who speak their indigenous languages in school. The Nigerian government has introduced various policies and laws over the years that actively discourage native language use in its educational institutions. This is a cause for concern, as it limits children’s ability to communicate effectively within their communities …
According to unions, negotiations between union representatives and employers to resolve the ongoing strikes have ended with little progress. Union leaders say that the employers are unwilling to make meaningful compromises, leaving the future of the strike in limbo. Read the rest of the article here: https://www.ipgce.com/little-progress-in-resolving-strikes/(opens in a new tab) Contact us here: https://www.ipgce.com/contact-us The dispute …
