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David H. Edwards

@daveswords.bsky.social
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General Secretary of Education International - the Global Union Voice and Force for Education which unites more than 33 million educators around the world.

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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
🗨️Together, we stand for the rights of Indigenous Peoples everywhere and together we will ensure these rights are fulfilled in education, in our unions, and in communities all around the🌍. - @daveswords.bsky.social at the Conference of Indigenous Peoples of the Nordic countries.
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Princess Moss @neapresident.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
It has never been more important that our students receive the robust civic education that they deserve. Today's children are tomorrow's engaged, empowered voters!
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David H. Edwards @daveswords.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
For Americans and allies in Brussels 👇
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Princess Moss @neapresident.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Schools should be places of joy, safety, and learning—never military targets. Today I am thinking of the scores of children, families, teachers, and unionists whose lives have been lost or upended. We at NEA are in solidarity with members of @eduinternational.bsky.social in calls for peace in Iran.
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Strike on Girls’ School Kills at Least 175, Iranian State Media Says
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David H. Edwards @daveswords.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Solidarity with the teachers and students of Minneapolis and across the US as they say #ICEOUT and rise up to defend their democracy and communities. We are with you! ✊
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
This is a bad move away from peace. The Israeli Cabinet voted to destroy the Oslo Process by extending Israeli law into the West Bank. Israel’s right-wing government is allowing the settlement project to destroy the dream of Israel alongside the dream of Palestine. apnews.com/article/west...
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Israel's security cabinet approves measures to strengthen control over the West Bank
Israel's security cabinet has approved measures to strengthen control over the occupied West Bank and weaken the powers of the Palestinian Authority.
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eduintap.bsky.social @eduintap.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
We strongly condemns the blocking of a high-level EI leaders’ delegation to Palestine led by @daveswords.bsky.social GS @eduinternational.bsky.social Attempts to silence education voices will only strengthen our resolve to defend academic freedom, trade union rights, and the right to ed4all.
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
🗨️ While drugs can cure Hansen’s disease, they alone cannot erase the social stigma and discrimination. This year’s Global Appeal highlights the transformative power of education to change attitudes, challenge stigma, and foster inclusive societies. - @daveswords.bsky.social
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
We condemn the dangerous Trump move to undermine international organisations that foster global collaboration. 🗨️ We refuse to back down from our commitment to universal human rights, accountability, and a just future for our planet- @neapresident.bsky.social @neatoday.bsky.social eiie.io/3NhDyUm
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Education International condemns U.S. withdrawal from international organisations, conventions, and treaties
Education International notes the lamentable, misguided, and dangerous decision of the Trump Administration to withdraw from 66 international entities that foster global cooperation. Trump's claim th...
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David H. Edwards @daveswords.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Sending our condolences and solidarity.
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
✔️ The teacher-student relationship is at the 💙 of education and our common heritage. ✔️ Technology must adapt to education. ✔️ Teachers must lead the way. Great conversation with partners on #AI in education! #HumanCentredAI @daveswords.bsky.social @unesco.org @unicef.org @oecd-ocde.bsky.social
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Hurricane Melissa has had a terrible impact on the education sector in Jamaica: ❗Thousands of students don't have access to education ❗Many teachers have lost their homes 📢 Let's stand with our colleagues from the Jamaica Teachers’ Association! ➡️ eiie.io/4rspd7p
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
L’Internationale de l’Éducation soutient le Syndicat des travailleur·euse·s de l'Éducation et de la Science d'Ukraine qui défend les droits des enseignant·e·s. 🛑 Contre toute législation restreignant les droits des enseignant·e·s 📢 Respect des normes du travail #НІ_звуженню_прав #ТАК_три_мінімальні
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
✊🏾 Education unionists across Asia Pacific are joining forces to defend #AcademicFreedom and #Democracy in their region and around the world. @daveswords.bsky.social addressed unionists coming together at the @eduintap.bsky.social conference 👇🏾
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
A very powerful #WorldTeachersDay from Palestine, where teachers are working with 50% pay in solidarity with their community. Education International was there representing our solidarity and commitment to our colleagues, to education, to peace. First hand account from @daveswords.bsky.social ⬇️
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
🗨️The hardships they endure working with such dignity and commitment under occupation are a lesson for us all. I wanted to honor them and those we have lost in Gaza, but no words suffice for such a massive failure of humanity. Sometimes we just have to show up for each other. @daveswords.bsky.social
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
🗨️ I’m sure I will be processing this experience for a very long time, but already I know that I am forever changed and humbled by the privilege to be here amongst the brave, caring, generous, and resilient people of Palestine." @daveswords.bsky.social #WorldTeachersDay
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Breaking: At #PACTED2025, Education International proposes an African Summit on the Teaching Profession. 🗨️ The mechanism of social dialogue must be institutionalized across Africa to translate the wisdom and insights of teachers and their unions into policy and practice. - @daveswords.bsky.social
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
🗨️ We would be honored to partner with the African Union for an Africa specific version of the International Summit on the Teaching Profession. - @daveswords.bsky.social at #PACTED2025
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
🗨️ I am proud that so many Education International Africa leaders are here to learn from you and each other. It reminds us that it is imperative that we invest in teachers in this region. - @daveswords.bsky.social at #PACTED2025
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CCOO Enseñanza @feccoo.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
📢 El mar ha sido escenario de un crimen de guerra➡️Las personas de la Sumud Flotilla están secuestradas por defender los derechos humanos. Desde Comisiones Enseñanza exigimos su liberación inmediata y mostramos toda nuestra solidaridad con Palestina. ✊🌊 STOP GENOCIDIO🍉
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
🗨️ "Siempre aprendo de la gente con quien hablo en los sindicatos uruguayos, tienen una capacidad crítica y una participación democrática que es reconocida mundialmente." - @daveswords.bsky.social youtu.be/1xWJQuRNM_Y #PorLaPublica #EducaciónPública
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Global inspiration: Uruguay’s education unions fight back against privatization of education
YouTube video by Education International
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Ready for another day of advocacy at the #AfricanUnion 🌍 We are empowered, we are ready, and we are full of hope as we bring the voice, force, and power of the teaching profession to #PACTED2025 ✊🏿✊🏾✊ @mugwena.bsky.social @daveswords.bsky.social
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David H. Edwards @daveswords.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
"No se puede ser educador sin asumir el trabajo como instrumento de transformación de la materia, las ideas y las relaciones” Stella Maldonado ¡FELIZ DÍA COMPAÑERAS Y COMPAÑEROS! @eduinternational.bsky.social @ctera-argentina.bsky.social
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David H. Edwards @daveswords.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Fully agree with Jelmer’s take. A Europe that is silent about education amidst challenges that demand an educated citizenry on multiple fronts could very well lose its voice on the future. 👇
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
📣 We welcome the UNESCO World Summit on Teachers as a critical opportunity to address the global teacher shortage and demand real change. @daveswords.bsky.social reflects on the challenges and opportunities in the framework of the summit. 🔗 Read more here: eiie.io/4g91cwV #GoPublic
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The World Summit on Teachers: An unprecedented and urgent opportunity for global action and leadership
By David Edwards, General Secretary of Education International and member of the SDG4 High-Level Steering Committee
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European Trade Unions @etuc-ces.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Gaza: the European Union’s legal & moral responsibility to act has never been more urgent. Along with 9 European trade union federations, we've sent this letter to @kajakallas.bsky.social calling for immediate action.
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David H. Edwards @daveswords.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Solidarity!
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National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
"On this July 4th, the teachers, activists and unions from @eduinternational.bsky.social stand ready to extend their solidarity with you as you have done them. Solidarity is in our DNA!" —David Edwards, General Secretary of Education International #GoPublic4Solidarity buff.ly/OnQHdLG
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From around the world: Solidarity with educators and students in the United States
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
✊🏾✊🏻✊🏾 This 4th of July, we stand with U.S. educators fighting for inclusive public schools and for democracy. From around the 🌍, you have our #solidarity. ➡️ eiie.io/4lxMLUA #GoPublic4Solidarity @neatoday.bsky.social @aft.org @neapresident.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social @daveswords.bsky.social
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Jelmer Evers @jelmerevers.com · 29/06/2025
Why were European education unions at #BudapestPride? We are standing up for LGBTQI+ rights, democracy and fundamental human and political rights. What happens in Hungary concerns all European citizens. @etuce.bsky.social @eduinternational.bsky.social #BudapestPride2025
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Jelmer Evers @jelmerevers.com · 27/06/2025
Standing in Solidarity: Why I Am Participating in Budapest Pride #BudapestPride www.csee-etuce.org/en/news/etuc...
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Standing in Solidarity: Why I Am Participating in Budapest Pride
By Jelmer Evers, European Director, ETUCE  This weekend, I will travel to Budapest to participate in the Pride march because we need to stand in solidarity with all those who believe in dignity, equal...
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David H. Edwards @daveswords.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
The teachers & students of Iran & Israel deserve peace, not endless war & death. Todays Israeli strikes against Evin prison, the place where the Iranian regime locks up its critics, including two French teachers, is beyond unconscionable. @eduinternational.bsky.social
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
‼️ Schools under attack. Immigrants targeted. Protesters detained. The Trump administration is waging war on democracy. 🇺🇸 This June 14, educators are joining nationwide marches for people over power. ✊🏽 Education International stands with you! 📢 #NoKings @aft.org @daveswords.bsky.social
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
This World Day against Child Labour, we reaffirm our commitment to defend the fundamental right to education for all, especially for the most vulnerable children. We will continue working to #EndChildLabour and ensure every child is in school, where they belong. #GoPublic @daveswords.bsky.social
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David H. Edwards @daveswords.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
www.bbc.com/news/live/ce... @eduinternational.bsky.social expresses our condolences and sadness for everyone affected by the shooting in #Graz. 😢
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At least nine dead in Austria school shooting, including suspect, Graz mayor says - live updates
Students and at least one adult are among the dead, Graz Mayor Elke Kahr tells Austria's APA news agency.
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
New research from ActionAid reveals the human cost of public sector cuts in Africa. ⚠️ Teachers and health workers are overworked and underpaid. ⚠️ Communities are deprived of their right to quality education and health care. ➡️ eiie.io/4msmZSF #GoPublic #FundEducation
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SNES-FSU International @snesfsuinternat.eurosky.social · 17/05/2025
🧶1/ Discours de @daveswords.bsky.social , Secrétaire Général de @eduinternational.bsky.social à l'ouverture du congrès de la #FENPROF. L'éducation ne change pas le monde, mais elle change celles et ceux qui vont changer le monde.
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
🗨️ Days after the destruction of yet another school, and two months after Israel reinstated its full siege on Gaza, we can say that education is not just under attack, it’s being erased. - @daveswords.bsky.social We denounce the destruction and suffering in Gaza! ➡️ eiie.io/4kqLkqt
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Education International denounces the mass destruction of life and widespread suffering caused by the ongoing war in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories
The current Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip has led to an intolerable humanitarian catastrophe and UN experts warn that people in Gaza are at critical risk of famine, with 500,000 facing starvatio...
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Jelmer Evers @jelmerevers.com · 12/05/2025
Strategic workshop on @eduinternational.bsky.social Go Public Campaign/strategy in Athens with education unions leaders from Southern Europe. @julienfarges.bsky.social @daveswords.bsky.social @agavrielatos.bsky.social
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
In crisis contexts around the world, teachers support the most vulnerable children despite the overwhelming challenges. New research tells the story of teachers in South Sudan. A must read this Global Action Week for Education #GAWE2025 ➡️ eiie.io/4lInWGp 🧵⬇️
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Jelmer Evers @jelmerevers.com · 14/04/2025
👆🏻 @agavrielatos.bsky.social @daveswords.bsky.social @neapresident.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social @thijsroovers.bsky.social @geirrosvoll.bsky.social @gew.de @neunion.bsky.social @dianeravitch.bsky.social @ahargreaves.bsky.social @eduinternational.bsky.social @etuce.bsky.social
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David H. Edwards @daveswords.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Extremely honored that Dr. Amjad Barham, Palestine’s Minister of Education, has joined us here in Cairo to educate us on their work to keep education going at an unthinkably difficult and moment. Solidarity with him and the General Union of Palestinian Teachers. @eduinternational.bsky.social
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
🗨️ Despite wars, conflicts, and natural disasters, teachers do not run from crisis, they run to their students, even when they don’t get paid. - Education International's General Secretary @daveswords.bsky.social 📢 This is a terrible injustice. This must change!
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Trump and Musk are attacking public education, social security, healthcare, and collective bargaining. On April 5, hundreds of thousands of people are taking to the streets! Join @aftunion.bsky.social members to say “Hands Off!” www.mobilize.us/handsoff/
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David H. Edwards @daveswords.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
When I saw this alert I first noticed it was April 1st and perhaps for a moment I allowed myself to hope it wasn’t true, but ineptitude and cruelty are the calling cards of this government. Not “unable”…they are “unwilling.” It all tracks.
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
🗨️ Trump and his sycophants are attempting to replace democracy with oligarchy. He aims to undermine workers’ rights and the right to education because he understands that resistance to his rule is born out of solidarity and critical thinking. @daveswords.bsky.social www.ei-ie.org/en/item/2965...
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Global Unions condemn the attacks on U.S. federal employees and the elimination of the crucial ILAB program
The Council of Global Unions (CGU), representing over 200 million workers worldwide through the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), the Global Union Federations (GUFs), and the Trade Union...
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 29/03/2025
This, from Timothy Snyder, is definitive, on Greenland open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
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The Imperialism Has no Clothes
JD Vance in Greenland
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David H. Edwards @daveswords.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... Stanley recently wrote about a new Department of Education directive that said teaching about systemic racism and other topics could be grounds for a civil rights violation. Stanley said this order sets the country “on a path to educational authoritarianism”.
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Yale professor who studies fascism fleeing US to work in Canada
Jason Stanley, who says grandmother fled Berlin with his father in 1939, says US may become ‘fascist dictatorship’
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