The annual commemoration of anti-fascist volunteers who fought fascism in Spain now includes a key contribution from Italian comrades
Latest editorial
Our response to a rising far right needs to be strong and clear
The NEU pledges to do everything in our power to combat racism in education and within wider society, says KEVIN COURTNEY
The Islamic Republic’s suddenly weakened regional position exposes the nation to grave threats from US imperialism
DONG XUE explains why US tariffs hold no significant threat to China
ANSELM ELDERGILL asks whether artificial intelligence may decide legal cases in the future, in place of human judges, and how AI could reshape the legal landscape
Like pieces on a chess board, centrist parties lose ground as they accommodate rather than challenge far-right agendas — socialists must play things better, warns MATT KERR
Yanis Varoufakis and Jeremy Corbyn laid out a roadmap for peace, justice and equality as they celebrated the legacy of inspirational socialist Tony Benn, reports LINDA PENTZ GUNTER
The NEU’s annual conference promises heated debate, with motions on international politics, curriculum reform and union amalgamation likely to provoke strong reactions and challenge the status quo, writes Education for Tomorrow editor ROBERT POOLE
THE lessons of history form the subject matter of classes delivered by National Education Union (NEU) members up and down the country.
History teachers delivering the GCSE curriculum discuss the rise of fascism, the second world war and the barbarity of the Holocaust with their pupils.
They talk about the economic and political conditions that led to the rise of the far right and the movement that grew to defeat the nazis across the globe.
More from this author
Cuba’s designation as a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ is inflicting incalculable damage on the country and its people, and leaving its health service in desperate need. KEVIN COURTNEY calls for one last push for the Cuba Vive medical aid campaign to get it over the line
While we take action we have to organise to oppose all attempts to divide us, writes KEVIN COURTNEY, joint general secretary of the National Education Union
In order to remove stigma and make sure children go to lessons well-fed, all primary students must receive free school meals, argues National Education Union joint general secretary KEVIN COURTNEY
To ensure no child is left behind, the NEU making a series of calls upon the government. Joint general secretary KEVIN COURTNEY explains
