International Relations
NEA around the globe.
Celebrate World Teachers' Day
NEA President, Dennis Van Roekel conmemorates World Teachers' Day and calls on Congress to pass the American Jobs Act
This year, on 5 October, World Teachers' Day will be celebrated around the world around the theme of "Teachers for gender equality".
The day commemorates the signing of the 1966 and 1997 UNESCO Recommendations on the Status of Teachers and Higher Education Teaching Personnel.
We invite you to take part in the celebration of the teaching profession and the promotion of gender equality. Despite the teaching profession being made up largely of women, inequality remains an issue.
Even if measures to ensure equality are enshrined into the policies and constitutions of many states, for millions of female teachers, the goals remain unfulfilled.
The teaching profession, both men and women, must unite and urge governments to implement their commitments. Let’s move from words to action: WTD is your day! Find out more.
Dennis Van Roekel Elected Vice President of Education International
NEA President Dennis Van Roekel was elected vice president of Education International (EI) at the organization’s 6th World Congress held in Cape Town, South Africa.
EI’s July 22-26 conference, centered on the theme of “Building the Future Through Quality Education,” has brought together some 1,800 delegates from unions in 154 countries.
Officials including South African Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe and UNESCO Director-general Irina Bokova addressed the opening plenary, and the choir from local Wellington High School brought the crowd at the Cape Town International Convention Centre the student voice in song.
Held every four years, the Congress is an opportunity for representatives of all EI affiliates to meet and strengthen the bonds of solidarity between teachers and education workers throughout the world.
The Office of International Relations manages NEA membership in Education International (EI), articulates NEA policy in international forums, and maintains communication with EI affiliated national education unions around the world.
The office monitors and works with the United Nations, intergovernmental agencies, and international non-governmental organizations on issues that affect children, education, the education profession, women, and human and trade union rights.
On the Move for Gender Equity
Women make up more than 50 percent of the world, yet the messages in the media, in many homes and classrooms around the world are that women and girls have less value than men and boys.
The videos you are about to see are part of the remarkable story of courage, confidence, and conviction of Dominican educator Maria Teresa Cabrera and is part of the efforts of NEA, Education International and the Latin American Gender Equity Project.
Also, don't miss the presentation of the issue by NEA vice president Lily Eskelsen on her blog.
SIGN THE GLOBAL PETITION ON CHILD LABOR
By signing this petition, you will be adding your voice to help ensure that the plight of millions of children around the world will be brought to the attention of the United Nations and the Heads of State.A GLOBAL VIEW FOR YOUR CLASSROOM
A group of educators spent a week in Honduras to learn about sustainable development, poverty alleviation, community organizing, and culturally relevant empowerment.
Check out our video!International Summit on the Teaching Profession
Canada: Unions are key to great public schools
Dominican Republic: On the Move for Gender Equity
Global Lessons from Honduras
Statement from NEA President on the International Summit on the Teaching Profession
