Teaching. One hell of a profession
6.25 million of them in Europe are shaping future generations. Their work conditions, like their salaries, vary inevitably from one country to another, whilst training to become a teacher is as trying as ever. Are young people still feeling called by the calling?
'The Class': France's 2008 Oscar nomination
The documentary-style social study by French director Laurent Cantet is picking up prizes and nominations on the international film scene. Review of a film breaking with the multicultural dream
Teachers in France and Germany: not lazy sacks
Spending your time passing on your knowledge of and passion for language and literature - what a wonderful job! However in German and French society, the profession is still unable to shake off its crop of clichés. Vies from two teachers from either side of the Rhine
opinion, gerhard schröder, interview, employment, school, society
European run-down of teacher training and starting salaries
Working conditions for teachers are being discussed in every staff room throughout Europe. Overview
Bullying: European network online
Be it cyber-bullying via Youtube or tell tale classroom signs: the EU-backed site supports those who may see in-school violence happening and who struggle to know how to cope
