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Striking for education

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Ahead of the first in a series of regional strikes in the NUT and NASUWT’s campaign for education, Christine Blower reminds us all why they are taking action.

The NUT and the NASUWT rallies for education, which have so far taken place in Leeds, Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester, have been a huge success bringing together teachers, headteachers, governors, parents and students.

The rallies show that there is a mounting anger and sense of injustice at what is being done by this government and this secretary of state in particular.

Hundreds have turned up to the rallies because they are concerned and passionate about education. A good education provides the greatest likelihood of a life characterised by self-confidence and success. For every child and young person to be able to fulfil their educational potential we need more teachers, properly trained and we need them to be motivated to stay in the classroom. 

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