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Join us Tue 26 May, 4.30-6pm for a 90-min webinar on Education for Peace.

This webinar invites participants to reflect on what Education for Peace looks like in their own contexts and consider ways small changes could be implemented.

https://t.co/nugEFWgAfJ

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With over 95% of those who voted electing to take strike action, our members are unequivocal in their message to GCU management- they do not accept the rationale for these cuts and will fight against any proposed redundancies.

https://t.co/HHmhCmPHNP

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Join us on Tuesday 26th May, 4.30-6pm for Education for Peace: where we are, and what’s next, a 90 minute webinar exploring what Education for Peace looks like in our own contexts and consider ways small changes could be implemented. Book your place here: https://t.co/nugEFWgAfJ

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The International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia is observed every year on the 17th May to show solidarity and take action for LGBT equality.

In 2021, Scotland made history in becoming the first country in the world to commit to embedding LGBT inclusive education across the curriculum, for all ages. But Scotland’s journey is far from a linear story of progress, and we still have a lot of work to do.

Taking a closer look at this journey serves as a good reminder of the importance of IDAHOBIT – and the importance of continuing to address the underlying attitudes and behaviours, in order for us to have a more fair and equal education system.

In the latest episode of our Still We Rise podcast, EIS National Officer (Equality) Selma Augestad talks to Jordan and Liam from Time for Inclusive Education about IDAHOBIT, Scotland’s journey to LGBT inclusive education and our joint plans to tackle the new threat of rising prejudicial disinformation.

https://t.co/7UCTuOqegx

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This Workplace Day of Action for Palestine, Andrea Bradley, EIS General Secretary, has written to Yvette Cooper MP, Secretary of state Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs.

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Show your solidarity on this Workplace Day of Action for Palestine!✊

📣Take a photo with the downloadable placards from the TUC Website
📣Share photographs of yourself and colleagues online tagging the EIS
📣Share our post on the Workplace Day of Action for Palestine on your own social media

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This Workplace Day of Action for Palestine the EIS commemorates the 1948 Nakba and joins the call of our sister trade unions for an end to the occupation of Gaza and the West Bank. #Workplaces4Palestine

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Join us this Saturday at the EIS Glasgow Area Office for our PACT training session: The Nature of Poverty

PACT is a professional learning offer for educators in Scotland, rooted in the principles of social justice and equity.

This is an in person session from 10:00am – 1:00pm, there is still time to sign up for Saturday's event on our website: https://t.co/DHze7AJhTV

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We invite our members to join us tomorrow to show solidarity with the people of Palestine and call for an end to the occupation of Gaza and the West Bank #Workplaces4Palestine

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The EIS is supporting Workplace Day of Action for Palestine tomorrow 14th of May 2026 ✊ 🍉#Workplaces4Palestine

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There is still time to sign up for our upcoming in-person PACT Training.

Check the EIS website for details on sign up and what PACTIVSIM could do for your school!

https://t.co/0u0xrt8Eou

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Dates for your diary✨📣

We still have space in upcoming in person PACT training sessions!

The PACT Programme delivers poverty-related professional learning sessions to empower teachers and schools in minimising the damage of poverty on scottish education and our learners.

https://t.co/DHze7AJhTV

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In standing up for Further and Higher Education, the EIS calls for improved public funding of universities and colleges and opposes any further privatisation of Further Education or Higher Education. Learn more about the EIS manifesto on our website: https://t.co/vwspqGTCnd

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As the country’s largest teaching union, the EIS believes that everyone should have the right to a high-quality education. From our youngest learners in nursery, right through primary and secondary and special education, and in our colleges and universities, investing in education is investing in Scotland’s people. Learn more about the EIS manifesto on our website: https://t.co/UMg8tdiY0I

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Strikes have resumed at ENU campuses this week.

EIS members at ENU continue to seek a no compulsory redundancy guarantee from ENU management. We remain united to defend jobs and fight for a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies!

Check our website for more info on this dispute: https://t.co/Z4dBma0jWY

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We recognise progress made in expanding universal free school meals in the primary sector, but more is needed for all school pupils. Free school meals for every child will improve child nutrition, leading to better educational outcomes and less social stigma associated with means-tested free meals. Learn more about the EIS manifesto on our website: https://t.co/UMg8tdiY0I

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One aspect that is a significant concern to the EIS is that ASN demands are not being met, and that the gap between ASL legislation and guidance, and practice on the ground, is significant and growing. More resources and professional support need to be put into ASN, and ASN funding needs to be ringfenced. Learn more about the EIS manifesto on our website: https://t.co/UMg8tdiY0I

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It's May Day, celebrating worker power, 100 years after the general strike - and workers in @EdinburghNapier are on strike today to defend their jobs. EIS striking members and staff at ENU Sighthill this morning.

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The EIS believes that decisive action is needed to tackle excessive teacher workload. Teachers should be trusted and have teacher agency in an empowered school system that focuses on quality learning and teaching for children and young people. Learn more about the EIS manifesto on our website: https://t.co/UMg8tdiY0I