Lockdown over, still online class

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Despite reopening, many students in higher education and MBO still receive online lessons.

20 JanuaryQuite a few ROCs, colleges and universities are not yet fully open for physical classes. They take their time at the reopening. For example, the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. “We do this for our employees who find it exciting and to let omikron go wild,” says Ron Bormans, chairman of the board of Hogeschool Rotterdam. READ MORE

Flex addiction puts pressure on educational quality

20 January While the teacher shortage threatens to paralyze education, many teachers are still stuck in the 'flexible shell'. This leads to stress and burnout. The share of temporary contracts is also a political concern in The Hague. READ MORE

Education unions: 'Employers must provide medical masks for staff'

18 January Employers in education must ensure that staff members have access to medical masks. The joint education unions, including the AOb, to employers in basic education, MBO and higher education. READ MORE

Nominate your MBO education team of the year

19 January Do you know a team that delivered a special performance, came up with an innovative solution or developed something special that improves the quality of education? Then nominate a teaching team from MBO before 13 February 2022. READ MORE

'Long-term plan needed for corona and keeping schools open'

14 January A clear plan is needed to keep schools open as much as possible in the event of corona outbreaks. AOb- director Thijs Roovers calls on the new ministers: "Let's draw up a vision together about where... READ MORE

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