The EIS is committed to the promotion of sound learning, rooted in equality. We oppose racism in all its forms, and advocate for educational establishments to be safe, inclusive environments for all children, young people and staff.
On this area of our website, you can find out more about the EIS’s work towards race equality, access opportunities, events and learning, and useful anti-racist learning resources.
If you have a suggestion for what you think should be included on the website, please email John Harris (jharris@eis.org.uk).
"what a brutal lesson is being taught day after day to a quarter of Scotland’s children: that it’s somehow acceptable that they not.. feel safe and secure as children should" A powerful guest blog from Andrea Bradley of @eis_union #ScotlandDemandsBetter
https://www.povertyalliance.org/guest-blog-teachers-and-lecturers-say-scotland-demands-better/
Last week, we wrote to council leaders about whether a fascist-led march by Nick Tenconi in Glasgow on 26 July would be allowed. We were told there wasn't clear evidence that this poses a risk to public safety, despite Tenconi's record of participating in violent racist actions
After a racist riot erupted outside a refugee hotel in Epping Far-right thugs threaten to return to #Edinburgh! Please join our anti-racist protest, Friday 1st August, 6pm, Nr East Meadows play park. #NaeNazis #NoRacism #EdinburghFestival RefugeesWelcome
¨The ambition of the trade union movement is and must always be for workers and all citizens, to live and to live well..." A fantastic guest blog from Andrea Bradley of @eis_union on #ScotlandDemandsBetter.
https://www.povertyalliance.org/guest-blog-teachers-and-lecturers-say-scotland-demands-better/
View our archived material on Anti-Racism within Scotland’s education system