The number of threats and violent incidents in Stockholm’s schools has risen sharply this autumn. The Swedish Teachers’ Association is demanding swift action, or it will report the city of Stockholm to the Swedish Work Environment Authority.
SwedenThe results of the Pisa survey are disappointing, says Anna Olskog, chair of the Swedish Teachers' Union. It's like a wet blanket has fallen over all of Sweden's schools, she says.
SwedenThe Teachers' Union and the employer have agreed on a new collective agreement. The agreement applies for two years and guarantees a collective salary increase of 6.4 percent.
BusinessThe National Agency for Education has cancelled the digital national tests this spring. Now, the Swedish Association of School Principals and the Swedish Teachers' Union want the government to "immediately" allocate extra resources for the additional costs this entails.
Swedish politicsSweden's Teachers are positive towards the government's proposal to strengthen school safety, but point out that more resources are needed. The Green Party thinks it is directly unsuitable for teachers to search through bags.
Swedish politicsDespite the fact that fewer children are being born, a severe shortage of preschool teachers is expected in the future. The newly educated are not enough to cover for all those who retire or simply leave the profession.
SwedenThe number of reports of violence in elementary and middle school is increasing sharply, reports SVT with reference to figures from the Work Environment Authority.
SwedenIn several parts of the country, parents have brought family lawyers when students are called to development talks. The phenomenon is seen in both affluent private schools and municipal schools in disadvantaged areas. It's very uncomfortable, says Britt-Marie Selin, chairperson for the Teachers' Association in Stockholm.
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