On September 19 world leaders met at the United Nations and committed to transforming education everywhere. Teachers are at the heart of this transformation; they must be trusted and supported to make quality public education a reality for all students.
The leadership of teachers in transforming education is the theme of this year’s World Teachers’ Day – The Transformation of Education Begins with Teachers. Co-convened by Education International, UNESCO, the International Labour Organization, and UNICEF, World Teachers’ Day 2022 aims to highlight the work of teachers and call on governments to invest in teachers, involve teachers, trust and respect teachers.
“To truly celebrate World Teachers’ Day, we must go beyond thanking teachers. We must invest in quality public education systems. We call on governments everywhere to invest in teachers, guarantee labour rights and good working conditions, involve teachers in decision-making, and trust their pedagogical expertise. The transformation starts with teachers. We are the beating heart of education.”
David Edwards | General Secretary, Education International
Celebrate World Teachers’ Day and join the movement to transform education!
Here are a few things you can do in your union, your school, or online to celebrate World Teachers’ Day 2022.
1. Print and display this year’s poster
In your school or your union, make sure everyone knows it’s World Teachers’ Day.
📢 This #WorldTeachersDay, we call on all governments to do their part: ✅ invest in teachers ✅ involve teachers ✅ trust teachers ✅ respect teachers pic.twitter.com/G9uPhHTWIg
4. Tune in for the World Teachers’ Day event hosted by UNESCO
Our General Secretary David Edwards will bring the voice of teachers everywhere to the opening ceremony of the World Teachers’ Day event hosted by UNESCO in Paris. The event will begin at 10:00 am, Paris time, on October 5th. Watch the event live on the UNESCO website.
Other speakers include Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO; Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the International Labour Organization; and Catherine Russel, Executive Director of UNICEF.
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