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...
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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...
English School parents feel excluded amid row as reports of a deal surface
The English School staff union (ESSA) chair’s potential dismissal still loomed on Thursday as teachers continued their indefinite strike, amid concerns from parents, retired staff...
Coronavirus: Teachers’ unions oppose compulsory jabs
Mobile rapid test units will once again make the rounds when secondary schools reopen in September, the health ministry has assured teachers’ unions, the Cyprus...
Tepak programme enhances educators’ digital training skills
The Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) is participating in a virtual reality-based training programme expected to reinforce educators’ digital skills and address the need for...
Wide support pledged for afternoon teachers’ strike
Teachers and unions on Tuesday reaffirmed their support for afternoon state school teachers asking to be given contracts, stressing they are ready to continue their...
Akel backs teachers over strike
Striking teachers on Tuesday received support from political parties although parents once more raised the issue of potential disruptions to their children’s education. Teachers working...
Biology teachers threaten action over low amount of lab time
Secondary school biology teachers have threatened to take measures if there are no developments on their demand that the education ministry introduce changes so the...
Coronavirus: not enough substitute teachers to cover absences, union says
Absences as a result of Covid-19 in the past few weeks have put a strain on the substitute teacher system, primary school teachers association (Poed)...
Coronavirus: decree mandates testing for all teachers and school staff
Teachers and school staff must undergo a mandatory weekly rapid antigen test starting Saturday, the health and education ministries announced on Friday. This decree comes...
