Teachers in Moldova are gearing up for a unique form of protest on December 16. They want better wages. The Federation of Trade Unions of Education and Science Workers of Moldova organized this event. The protest will start at 12:30 PM Moscow time. Teachers will hold up blank sheets of paper. They
Teachers in Johannesburg's public secondary schools are facing an unseen challenge: chalk dust. A recent study shed light on how teachers handle this everyday hazard. Most teachers, around 95%, have never had any training on the risks of chalk dust. This lack of knowledge leads to a worrying trend:
Teachers in Saudi Arabia are frequently absent from school due to neck, shoulder, and back pain. This issue is widespread, with nearly half of them having taken time off because of these ailments. But what's causing this? Is it because they are older, work too much, or maybe they don't get enough re
Teachers in Poland had a tough job during COVID-19. They did more than just teach lessons. They also helped students deal with stress and problems. This support was crucial, especially when students lost personal resources like friends, family time, and routines. Teachers used different ways to hel
Teachers' self-confidence is crucial. It drives their growth, enhances teaching quality, and boosts school performance. However, the pressure from leaders can significantly shake this confidence. A study examined data from the China Education Panel Survey. It revealed that excessive demands from le
Teachers play a big role in helping nurses who come from other countries. These nurses often need extra training to work in their new home. But what is it like for the teachers? Not many people talk about this. In Sweden, two universities run special programs for these nurses. The goal is to make s
Teachers play a huge role in making schools work well. They deal with the ups and downs of daily school life. They also help students take part in learning. This is not always easy. Some ideas about what it means to be a professional teacher do not consider the real-life complexities of schools. The
Quality control in the olive oil industry is a big deal. Traditional methods are slow, pricey, and need special skills. So, what if there was a faster, cheaper way to check olive oil quality? Enter Near Infrared Spectroscopy, or NIRS. This tech is quick, affordable, and doesn't mess with the oil. It
Teachers and school leaders in Idaho are speaking out against new laws that could send public money to private schools. They argue that this would be a waste of taxpayers' money and wouldn't help students much. Last Monday, they held a press conference at the Capitol to share their concerns. They th
Teachers have a big influence when it comes to people deciding whether to get vaccinated. In Dambi Dollo, Ethiopia, vaccination rates are quite low. So, it's important to find out if teachers are willing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This can help boost confidence in the vaccine among students and ot
