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World Teachers' Day 2020

October 5, 2020

World Teachers' Day is observed on 5 October every year. It is also known as International Teachers' Day.
The basic purpose to celebrate this day is to raise awareness about the role of teachers' in playing quality education at all levels and to improve the situation of teachers' in the world.

In 2020, World Teachers� Day will celebrate teachers with the theme �Teachers: Leading in crisis, reimagining the future�.
The day provides the occasion to celebrate the teaching profession worldwide, take stock of achievements and draw attention to the voices of teachers, who are at the heart of efforts to attain the global education target of leaving no one behind.

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly added to the challenges faced by already over extended education systems throughout the world. It is no exaggeration to say that the world is at a crossroads and now more than ever, we must work with teachers to protect the right to education and guide it into the unfolding landscape brought about by the pandemic.

The issue of teacher leadership in relation to crisis responses is not just timely, but critical in terms of the contributions teachers have made to provide remote learning, support vulnerable populations, re-open schools and ensure that learning gaps have been mitigated. The discussions surrounding WTD will also address the role of teachers in building resilience and shaping the future of education and the teaching profession.