Ei-iE

Privatisation

  1. Fighting the commercialisation of education 24 January 2017

    Education World Forum’s top sponsor far from the ‘gold’ standard

    The annual closed door meeting of education ministers and government officials is attracting heavy criticism after choosing Bridge International Academies as its top sponsor, a decision protested by global education unions and civil society groups.

    Education World Forum’s top sponsor far from the ‘gold’ standard
  2. Fighting the commercialisation of education 20 January 2017

    State-of-the-art research frames global response to privatisation

    Prominent scholars, analysts and trade union leaders are convening in Brussels to lay out the mechanisms, strategies and trends in the privatisation of education – with the aim of turning research into successful action.

    State-of-the-art research frames global response to privatisation
  3. Fighting the commercialisation of education 13 January 2017

    Facing up to the WTO summit, the Peoples’ Summit

    The CTERA, the trade union confederation and affiliate of Educational International in Argentina, raised its voice against the commodification and privatisation of education at the ‘Peoples’ Summit’, which took place in Buenos Aires.

    Facing up to the WTO summit, the Peoples’ Summit
  4. Fighting the commercialisation of education 5 January 2017

    Morocco: united union front to defend public education against increasing privatisation

    Morocco's national education trade unions have mobilised in protest against rising privatisation, and specifically measures being introduced by the outgoing government which the unions believe are set to ‘destroy public education.’

    Morocco: united union front to defend public education against increasing privatisation
  5. Fighting the commercialisation of education 4 December 2016

    New study dismantles mirage of ‘low-fee’ private schools

    A new report looks into the operations of Bridge International Academies in Kenya and uncovers the reality behind the private for-profit provider’s claims to offer ‘affordable’ quality education.

    New study dismantles mirage of ‘low-fee’ private schools
  6. Fighting the commercialisation of education 1 December 2016

    Francophonie vote to actively monitor private education stakeholders

    Leaders of the Francophonie member countries have voted in favour of promoting “effective institutional arrangements for regulating private stakeholders in education”, in line with the long-standing advocacy work of Education International and affiliates.

    Francophonie vote to actively monitor private education stakeholders
  7. Fighting the commercialisation of education 9 November 2016

    Philippines: shining a light on a shadowy edu-business

    In a forum held at Manila City Polytechnic University, teacher unionists and students could gain first-hand information about the operations of the so-called Affordable Private Education Centers in their country.

    Philippines: shining a light on a shadowy edu-business
  8. Fighting the commercialisation of education 4 November 2016

    Uganda: for-profit education chain suffers major blow

    Uganda’s High Court has ordered the immediate closure of more than 60 Bridge International Academies found operating in contravention of the law, a decision that backs the Ministry of Education’s clampdown on the global edu-business.

    Uganda: for-profit education chain suffers major blow
  9. Fighting the commercialisation of education 13 October 2016

    Global unions demand that TiSA negotiations be stopped

    Following the release of new leaked documents exposing the details of the secret Trade in Services Agreement, six global union federations are calling for all talks to be brought to a halt.

    Global unions demand that TiSA negotiations be stopped
  10. Fighting the commercialisation of education 10 October 2016

    Ireland: Union launches charter against casualisation of teaching

    The Irish Federation of University Teachers has launched a Charter for casual workers in University College Cork, providing a code of practice for members to support and defend casual and precarious workers within the university.

    Ireland: Union launches charter against casualisation of teaching
  11. Fighting the commercialisation of education 5 October 2016

    Ugandan teachers unite for their public school system

    On World Teachers’ Day, and in the face of the privatisation of their school system, educators from Uganda have gathered for an event attended by the thousands to demand quality education for all.

    Ugandan teachers unite for their public school system
  12. Fighting the commercialisation of education 19 August 2016

    Uganda: Education Minister closes non-compliant private schools

    Uganda’s government has announced the closure of non-compliant private schools - a bold stand for quality education, according to the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU), an affiliate of Education International (EI).

    Uganda: Education Minister closes non-compliant private schools
  13. Fighting the commercialisation of education 10 August 2016

    Ugandan parliament orders Bridge Academy schools closed

    In a sweeping move, the for-profit school chain has been told to lock its doors after parliament demanded it halt operations in response to its failure to meet educational and infrastructure standards.

    Ugandan parliament orders Bridge Academy schools closed
  14. Fighting the commercialisation of education 29 July 2016

    Uganda: School closures a major blow to for-profit chain

    Bridge International Academies appears to be losing its foothold in Uganda following a government decision to close 87 for-profit primary schools, including those belonging to Bridge, after failing to comply with minimum standards and regulations.

    Uganda: School closures a major blow to for-profit chain
  15. Fighting the commercialisation of education 25 July 2016

    India: government called out for its failure to ensure the right to education

    A new Education International report on edu-businesses operating in Hyderabad and Delhi, India has unveiled education inequities in the system while uniting politicians, unions, as well as parents and teachers around a common cause.

    India: government called out for its failure to ensure the right to education
  16. Fighting the commercialisation of education 8 July 2016

    Leading UN human rights body puts students before profit

    A benchmark UN Human Rights Council resolution has made clear that public education is an essential fabric of society and urges governments that increased investment is needed to guarantee that it remains a public good.

    Leading UN human rights body puts students before profit
  17. Fighting the commercialisation of education 21 June 2016

    Teacher refuses Pearson award

    A teacher at Hackney College, UK, has refused to accept the Silver award for Lecturer of the year, in opposition to the involvement of the private sector in education.

    Teacher refuses Pearson award
  18. Fighting the commercialisation of education 7 June 2016

    The education bridge to nowhere

    For-profit education provider Bridge International Academies revealed its true colours after orchestrating the arrest of a Canadian researcher investigating its operations in Uganda, a country where the company’s expansion plans were recently put on hold.

    The education bridge to nowhere