Cypriot teachers assess students more often than OECD average
Cypriot teachers assess their students’ progress more often than the average rate within Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, a study revealed on
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Secondary teachers threaten to strike over exam changes
SECONDARY education teachers’ union Oelmek said they would take strike measures unless the education ministry changes its mind about four-monthly exams in high schools which
Young and old called on to participate in protest over ‘co-op scandal’
Pensioner and student organisations on Tuesday called on their members to take part in a huge rally planned for Wednesday evening to protest against the
Teachers union wants co-op properties returned to them
Primary teachers’ union Poed said on Thursday it was taking legal measures to have the real-state owned and managed by its cooperative savings fund,
‘Teachers should not have to act as police officers’ unions say
Teachers in secondary and technical schools across Cyprus staged a one-hour work stoppage at 11am on Wednesday in protest of a violent incident at a
Union calls on teachers to abstain from extracurricular activities
By Evie Andreou Primary teachers’ union, Poed has called on its members to abstain from extracurricular activities outside school, including escorting pupils to parades, citing
New headache for education sector with exam plans
The education ministry’s decision to go ahead with plans to implement exams on a four-monthly basis is threatening to disrupt the return of peace
Union asks for postponement of all-day schools citing staffing problems
Primary education teachers’ union, Poed on Friday called for a postponement in the operation of all-day schools that are set to begin operating next week,
Teachers’ unions awaiting bridging proposals from parents (Updated)
Teachers unions on Sunday postponed a scheduled meeting to decide whether they would agree to an interim deal with the government concerning their terms of
Teachers unions push back decisions until Sunday
By Elias THE three main state teachers’ unions will be jointly deciding on Sunday as to whether they will agree to an interim deal with
On second day of strike, teachers initiate ‘info’ campaign
By Evie Andreou State teachers on Wednesday launched info campaigns in all districts during the second day of their 48-hour strike calling for the protection
European stats show teachers well paid, work few hours
The state audit service published European-wide statistics on salaries and working hours on Tuesday that showed Cypriot teachers were better paid and worked less hours
‘State not looking to take vindictive measures against teachers’ (Updated)
By Evie Andreou Education Minister Costas Hambiaouris on Monday refuted claims that the government would take vindictive measures against striking teachers, but stressed it plans
Government says it will not be blackmailed by teachers’ strike
PRESIDENT Nicos Anastasiades said on Wednesday the government would not succumb to blackmail as teachers announced a 48-hour strike next week. All three teachers’ unions
Vandalism, teachers’ dispute mark new school year (Update 2)
By Doris Christodoulou and Annette Chrysostomou Extensive vandalism, gangs throwing flares, upsets over the state of buildings and the ongoing dispute with teachers’ unions marked
Our View: Anastasiades’ epic surrender to teachers will prove costly
IN THE LAST two months, the government has given a very convincing display of ineptitude, weakness and frivolity as it turned its dispute with the
Tentative deal in education stand-off (Update 2)
By George Psyllides THE standoff between state teachers and the government appeared to be heading for resolution on Thursday, as the two sides were able
Two teacher unions announce work to rule on eve of new term
Two teacher unions, Oelmek and Oltelk, on Sunday released a list of the measures they would take in protest against the cabinet’s recent decision to
Teachers reject new government proposal (Update 2)
Teacher unions on Friday rejected a government compromise proposal that left room for controversial cabinet decisions, which had triggered a row, to be amended, as
State willing to rethink deal with teachers if evidence for change is provided
By George Psyllides PRESIDENT Nicos Anastasiades is prepared to amend a July 4 decision that irked teachers and led to protests, provided it was warranted,