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1 week ago | 
elgazette.com | Becci Knowles
Teachers at EC English London, members of the TEFL Workers’ Union (IWW), are balloting to strike, marking an unprecedented moment for TEFL teachers. “After 18 months of organising, a public rally and a formal request for union recognition on 30 May, EC bosses are still refusing to negotiate. That refusal leaves staff with no choice but to escalate,” said the Union. The formal strike ballot began on 17 June. This could lead to the first-ever strike in a UK private language school.
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2 weeks ago | 
elgazette.com | Becci Knowles
The grant, made through the Boston Public Library Fund, places the BPL “among a select group of public libraries in the US recognised for innovative approaches to help deliver critical services that promote socioeconomic mobility,” it said in a press statement. With this grant, the BPL will expand its English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Workforce Initiative to address the growing population of patrons seeking both English-language learning and employment support.
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2 weeks ago | 
elgazette.com | Becci Knowles
With support from the US Embassy and a range of international partners, Mongolia’s new Center of Excellence will provide invaluable resources and training to enhance the skills of English teachers and foster educational growth.
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2 weeks ago | 
elgazette.com | Becci Knowles
Helping to integrate children from all backgrounds by providing interactive learning experiences about world cultures, activities, and languages Newcastle University is offering schools worldwide a free “Around the World Club” package, which includes the ENACT web app. Free online assistance in how to set the package up is also available throughout June and July. Free setup assistance is available throughout June and July.
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3 weeks ago | 
elgazette.com | Becci Knowles
Through the Action Research programme, the British Council supports educational improvement worldwide. As the UK’s organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, it plays a key role in facilitating global progress in education. This initiative not only provides educators with funding, mentoring, and resources to implement research findings directly in their classrooms but also fosters the exchange of best practices among schools and teaching communities.
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3 weeks ago | 
inparkmagazine.com | Becci Knowles |Global Amusements
Maurer Rides CEO Jörg Beutler discusses the company’s vision for a sustainable future and its unique achievement as a roller coaster manufacturer having earned the prestigious B Corp certification. For nearly a century and a half, Maurer Rides has been a driving force in engineering and manufacturing. Founded in Munich, Germany, in 1876, the company has evolved from its origins to become a global leader in the design and production of roller coasters and transport systems.
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3 weeks ago | 
inparkmagazine.com | Becci Knowles |Global Amusements
Luoman’s acquisition of Holovis is a game changer for immersive experienceWhen Stuart Hetherington founded Holovis in 2003 along with Joe Jurado, it was the classic tech startup story. Starting small, Holovis quickly established roots in the dome and projection cave environments. The company soon expanded and evolved, focusing on incorporating and adapting new technologies into immersive experiences, with pioneering applications of AR, VR, projection mapping and more.
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3 weeks ago | 
inparkmagazine.com | Becci Knowles |Global Amusements
The Bavarian Inn, a Zehnder family legacy since 1950 in Frankenmuth, Michigan, has dramatically broadened its offerings with the new Bavarian Blast Waterpark and additional family entertainment attractions.
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3 weeks ago | 
inparkmagazine.com | Becci Knowles |Global Amusements
As RWS Global continues its international expansion into location-based entertainment (LBE) experiences in Asia, marked by the November 2024 launch of its new Shanghai headquarters, the leadership of both Veronica Hart, Chief Growth Officer, and Mark Amos, EVP, Creative Design & Client Relations, is proving instrumental. Their combined vision is driving the company’s growth, which also includes new offices in Orlando and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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1 month ago | 
elgazette.com | Becci Knowles
Cambridge University Press & Assessment and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MoES) are joining forces to kickstart English language learning across the country. An agreement was signed by Oksen Lisovyi, Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine, and Francesca Woodward, managing director for English at Cambridge University Press & Assessment at a ceremony in Cambridge. Francesca Woodward said: “We want to help strengthen Ukrainians’ connections with the wider world.
