🗨️ The best way to truly celebrate the teaching profession is to make sure all teachers are respected, valued, and paid according to the essential work that they do. - @daveswords
Aloyo Stella's Classroom: a reflection on the education we want
Susan Hopgood
“Despite the terrible conditions, we continue to support our students because we know our work is critical for millions of the most vulnerable children around the world. But we cannot do it alone.”
Aloyo Stella Oryang
, refugee teacher.
World Teachers’ Day 2023: Growing teacher shortage puts the right to education at risk
World Teachers’ Day is celebrated on October 5th every year. This year’s event is marked by increased global concern about the scale and impact of the teacher shortage around the world. According to UNESCO, the world needs 69 million more teachers by 2030 to achieve universal basic education yet current...
Africa honors its teachers, key transformation agents of education and the continent
Several events were organised in different parts of Africa on World Teachers’ Day (WTD), October 5th, acknowledging the crucial role of teachers who provide the youth of the continent quality education and a peaceful, sustainable future. African Governments must invest in teachers, motivate, and support them.
Addressing the overlooked plight of refugee teachers
Becky Telford
As we mark World Teachers Day 2023
, it is essential that we peel back the curtain on an issue that remains largely ignored: the plight of refugee teachers. Since 1994, we've come together every year to celebrate the remarkable contributions of teachers worldwide. But how often do we pause...