Invest in education: smart strategy for recovery
Through our member unions around the world, Education International is working hard to persuade governments to invest in education as a strategic response to the crisis, not to cut it. Give us the tools to teach, to help build the knowledge society of the future. We are part of the solution. We are 30 million strong, from early childhood to higher education, we can make a difference!
Mapping the impact, seeking solutions
Is education in your country affected by the crisis? Our interactive maps show what's happening in each country, and how teacher unions are responding.
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Jobs, Migration and Education
Education was a significant talking point during the BBC World Debate broadcast last week from the OECD in Paris. [...]
Read the Full ReportEI Survey on the Crisis' Impact on Education. |
Affected by the Crisis?Is your country's education affected by the crisis? |
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EI held a high-level seminar on the impact of the global economic crisis on education in central and eastern Europe. Click here to read more. |
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Bob Harris, EI's Senior Consultant to the General Secretary, shares information on the impact of the financial crisis on education funding, and how education can be part of the solution on his blog. Click here to read it. |



