Teachers’ unions meet government on recruitment issues
Teaching unions Oelmek, Poed and Oltek met with government officials on Thursday to discuss a proposal that would hypothetically improve the recruitment of permanent teaching...
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Famagusta teachers get training in bomb-threat protocols
Teachers in the Famagusta area on Thursday were given training in Paralimni by the police on the protocols regarding the management of bomb threats and...
All teachers comply with non-smoking regulations, union says
Amidst reports that teachers were seen smoking at high schools, state secondary education teachers’ union Oelmek on Thursday said all faculty has “fully complied” with...
Kindergarten teachers say ministry is ignoring their problems
Kindergarten teachers on Sunday blasted the education ministry for ignoring a number of issues they say has made the start of the new school year...
House education committee to hold extraordinary session on English School
The House committee on education is to hold an extraordinary session on Wednesday August 24 to discuss the issues prompted by the recent layoffs at...
Coronavirus: ‘Test to stay’ to be introduced for teachers from March 14
The ‘test to stay programme is being introduced for teachers of elementary and high schools in the public and private sector, following a decision by...
Coronavirus: One hour work stoppage in primary schools angers parents (updated)
Primary school and kindergarten teachers held a one-hour work stoppage on Monday morning, with union Poed giving authorities 15 days to work out satisfactory solutions...
Parents upset over situation in schools, teachers’ strike
Parents on Friday expressed their “sadness and displeasure” at the situation leading to teaching union Poed’s decision to stage a one-hour work stoppage, which is...
Guards to be placed in schools in wake of attacks
The government on Friday decided to place guards at some schools after hours and increase police patrols in the wake of a bombing and an...
Frederick University at forefront of staff digital training
Frederick University is coordinating the digital transformation of higher education with the aim of training teaching staff in distance learning. The university as the coordinator...
