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ABP is examining its investment policy and opting for a more sustainable course

Pension fund ABP will adjust its investment policy in the coming years to more sustainable investments with a social return. Theo de Wit, retired AObmember, has advocated investing in affordable rental housing. “The board listened.

ABP is examining its investment policy and opting for a more sustainable course

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Dijkgraaf threatens to intervene due to social insecurity at TU Delft

According to the education inspectorate, TU Delft has seriously neglected the social safety of its employees. The government must come up with a recovery plan within three months, warns outgoing minister Robbert Dijkgraaf.

Dijkgraaf threatens to intervene due to social insecurity at TU Delft

Sex Education spread

Spring fever creates national excitement

Not all parents like the fact that the theme of sexuality is included in the core objectives of education.

Spring fever creates national excitement

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Unrest at Radboud University and TU Delft: 'signs of discrimination and intimidation'

A huge cutback, top-down policy and signals of discrimination and intimidation. To say the least, things are not going well at the Faculty of Management Sciences of Radboud University Nijmegen. This became apparent on the same day that the Education Inspectorate shared the first worrying report on inappropriate behavior at TU Delft.

Unrest at Radboud University and TU Delft: 'signs of discrimination and intimidation'

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February 29 2024

Grace Enzer switched to secondary vocational education, that career change was her best choice ever

She studied medicine, worked for years as a doctor and now teaches anatomy at a secondary vocational school. Grace Enzer's career change may be striking to outsiders, but for her it is the best choice ever. “I am much happier now. ”

Recently a student, 16 years old, came to Grace Enzer (53).

Grace Enzer switched to secondary vocational education, that career change was her best choice ever

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February 28 2024

Give the teacher his profession back, the House of Representatives shouts in unison

“We must give the profession the stature it deserves, we have squandered that together in recent decades. " With this cry from the heart, Aant Jelle Soepboer of New Social Contract aptly summarized the widely shared sentiment in the House of Representatives during a debate on the teacher shortage this afternoon.

Give the teacher his profession back, the House of Representatives shouts in unison

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February 28 2024

UN sounds the alarm about global teacher shortages and calls for action

Ensure competitive salaries, allow teachers to participate in educational policy, stop giving short contracts and protect the professional autonomy of teachers. This is advocated by the United Nations (UN), which calls on member states to take action due to the global teacher shortages.

UN sounds the alarm about global teacher shortages and calls for action

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February 26 2024

What is 'appropriate' education? You can say it

There must be a national standard for basic support for appropriate education. What is needed to make appropriate education workable? Give your opinion during one of the meetings in March.

What is 'appropriate' education? You can say it

Anniversary

February 26 2024

Do you have to do something yourself for your bonus?

Do you have to arrange something yourself when you reach an official anniversary or does your employer have to do something?

Do you have to do something yourself for your bonus?

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February 26 2024

Criticism is growing over tackling teacher shortage: "More is needed"

While Education Minister Mariëlle Paul wants to continue on the chosen path, important parts of the approach to the teacher shortage have been delayed. Still warns AOb-chairman Tamar van Gelder for short-term emergency measures that are eroding the profession. “We have to set the bar high.

Criticism is growing over tackling teacher shortage: "More is needed"

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February 21 2024

Warm plea for bilingualism

English is the standard language at Tilburg University. Anyone who has difficulty with this has been dismissed as nationalist in recent years. AObrepresentative Wim Dubbink stands up for employees who want to speak Dutch at the university. “I think it is extremely important that there are trade unions.

Warm plea for bilingualism

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February 20 2024

The new pension system: What does the AOb?

I read everywhere that the new pension system is coming. I don't have a clear picture of that yet.

The new pension system: What does the AOb?

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February 16 2024

'If a parent says: you can't teach, I get very angry'

Through trial and error, Anton Horeweg and Ingrid van Essen learned how to have a good conversation with parents. “If you see parents as equal discussion partners, contact will automatically improve. ”

In the staff room there are often complaints about parents. That they are meddlesome, critical or difficult.

'If a parent says: you can't teach, I get very angry'

TT Opinion A Gives the Dutch profession its soul back

February 16 2024

'Give the Dutch profession back its soul'

The language crisis is a many-headed monster that we have been fighting with the wrong tools for a long time. Give Dutch teachers the time to tackle it properly now, writes school leader Michelle van Dijk in an opinion piece. The decline in reading skills in the PISA tests first became visible in 2015.

'Give the Dutch profession back its soul'

Pension pots

February 16 2024

The new pension scheme: this is what you choose

The new pension system will bring a lot of changes. What exactly? After intensive negotiations about the elaboration, there is now more clarity about this. This spring the AObmembers' turn. Pensions in the Netherlands are going to change anyway, that is laid down by law.

The new pension scheme: this is what you choose

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February 15 2024

Court of Audit: 1,6 billion euros did not ensure more equality in MBO

The extra money to improve the chances of MBO students has not yielded much. This is reported by the Court of Audit. The background and home situation of MBO students still influence their school career. There are also no signals that inequality is decreasing.

Court of Audit: 1,6 billion euros did not ensure more equality in MBO

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February 15 2024

Mbo Rebound Fryslân gets students back on track

The Mbo Rebound Fryslân has been working with Sean Covey's seven qualities for fourteen years. The program, which helps 85 students per year, deserves more fame, according to the teachers. Because it works. It is a quarter to nine and quiet in the Marowijnestraat in Leeuwarden.

Mbo Rebound Fryslân gets students back on track

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February 14 2024

Marie-José van Tol and Kees Storm winners of the Academy Kiss 2024

Academics Marie-José van Tol (University of Groningen) and Kees Storm (Eindhoven University of Technology) are the winners of the AcademieKus 2024.

Marie-José van Tol and Kees Storm winners of the Academy Kiss 2024

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