Educators Act News Today

After years of debate, amendments and tweaking by both houses of Parliament, the final version of the BELA Bill was finally voted on by the National Assembly.

In 2013, the Minister of Basic Education instructed a task team to review the basic education legislation as a strategic priority for the Department of Basic Education.

The legislature returned to the Gold Dome on Monday, March 18, 2024, to begin the eleventh week of the 2024 Legislative Session. This week, we convened in the House Chamber

By State Rep. Rick Jasperse Well, we are in the final week of the session for 2024. We have been at it for a while, it seems, taking into account the special session we had in November for re-redistricting. When you read this, we will be on our last day, Thursday. Boy! There is a lot going on and

Recent months have seen a number of news reports containing allegations of sexual abuse and grooming at some schools. Additionally, there have also been

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond joined educators and members of the California Teachers Association Monday on the west steps of the California State Capitol to announce historic legislation—the Pregnancy Leave for Educators Act.

They claimed that they even tried to approach unions and lawyers for help with no luck.

While pupils who were found guilty of cheating in the 2022 matric exams have been given the harshest sanctions permissible

The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) in KZN has vowed to intensify its protests against the Education Department in the province until it meets its obligations to schools and teachers.

The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has concluded its clause-by-clause deliberations on the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill following an extensive public participation process.