Teacher Task Force

🚨 The Teacher Task Force network has officially launched the #TeachersMissing advocacy campaign 🚨 👩🏫 👨🏫 🌍 What’s at stake? Teachers are the heart of quality education, but many countries worldwide face critical shortages. The Teacher Task Force & UNESCO Global Report on Teachers revealed that we need 44 million additional teachers globally to achieve universal primary and secondary education by 2030. Although this is a decrease from the 69 million projected in 2016, the gap is still enormous. Sub-Saharan Africa alone needs 15 million more qualified, motivated, and supported teachers by 2030. 📢 Overarching message It is crucial to increase the attractiveness of the teaching profession to address the global teacher shortage and ensure quality education for future generations. 🎯 Campaign objectives Raise global awareness of the urgent need to address teacher shortages, based on the findings of the Global Report on Teachers; Advocate for policies that dignify, diversify, and valorize the teaching profession based on recommendations of the United Nations Secretary General's, António Guterres, High-level Panel on the Teaching Profession; and Call to action to improve the attractiveness of the teaching profession and ensure that every learner has a qualified and motivated teacher. 🤝 Get involved 📱 Use and share the campaign’s social media pack and hashtags #TeachersMissing and #InvestInTeachers. 📃 Embed the key messages in your communications and initiatives. 🔊 Contribute to identifying and leveraging advocacy opportunities. 🗞 Submit blogs showcasing efforts to address teacher shortages. 💬 Engage your networks, including youth and teachers. 💪 Participate in drafting and endorse the campaign's Call to Action (more on this to come. Together, we can address the global teacher shortage and ensure a brighter future for all learners and the profession. 🌟 For more information about the campaign click here: https://lnkd.in/eBk_kZe6 and watch ⬇ 💙 Big thanks to our members and colleagues VSO Global Partnership for Education Stefano De Cupis 💬Purna Kumar Shrestha European Commission Education International Education 2030 UN VVOB Tom Vandenbosch Ramya Vivekanandan Adhishree Parasnis Global School Leaders Diego Luna Bazaldua Mark Butcher UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Mastercard Dubai Cares The LEGO Foundation African Union ABEGS.ORG - مكتب التربية العربي لدول الخليج CARICOM: Caribbean Community International Labour Organization OECD - OCDE OIF Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos -OEI- SEAMEO Secretariat UNICEF UNRWA ActionAid Childhood Education International Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) Right To Play Save the Children UK Peter Wallet Ieva Raudonyte Erin Chemery Davide Ruscelli and many more who are involved in supporting this cause 💪 . https://lnkd.in/e9x8mvpw

#Teachers are pivotal in shaping the future by nurturing students and driving educational progress. To fully harness their potential, their voices must be heard, respected, and included in the decisions that shape their profession. As part of our #TeachersMissing campaign, we were honored to present a special video of teacher testimonies from around the globe during the 2024 #WorldTeachersDay global event at UNESCO HQ. These teachers, as public intellectuals, shared their insights on the systemic challenges they face and the critical importance of having their voices at the forefront of decision-making processes. 🌍 Take a moment to watch and celebrate the incredible educators who shared their stories. Their insights remind us why teacher voices must be central to the dialogue about the future of education. A heartfelt thank you to the amazing teachers who contributed, and to the Members and Partners who supported the collection of these impactful testimonies. Together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive educational landscape! 🙏 #WorldTeachersDay #TeachersMissing CONFEMEN Education International Education 2030 UN Enabel INDIRE UNESCO | RCQE Réseau Canopé VSO VVOB VVOB in Uganda https://lnkd.in/euZmX4X6

As we mark #WorldTeachersDay 2024, we release with UNESCO a compelling paper highlighting the importance of teacher voices in education reforms. It emphasizes how empowering teachers—through collective bargaining, social dialogue, and active participation in decision-making—can reshape education systems, aligning them with the goals of #SDG4. Elevating teacher voices not only addresses current teacher shortages but also strengthens the profession's appeal globally. Read more about how teacher voices can contribute to creating more inclusive, responsive, and equitable education systems: https://lnkd.in/dAUMjmH6 #WorldTeachersDay #TeachersMissing #Teachers

Join us for #WorldTeachersDay 2024: "Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards a new social contract for education" on Friday 4 October at UNESCO HQ in Paris! This year’s event will celebrate the critical role that teachers play in shaping education, explore the systemic challenges they face, and emphasize the importance of including their voices in decision-making processes that impact them. Programme highlights include: 📢 High-level messages from co-conveners UNESCO, International Labour Organization, UNICEF, and Education International. 💬 A keynote address from Prof. Lis Lange, Stellenbosch University, South Africa, on the necessity of establishing a new social contract for education. 👩🏫 An engaging discussion where educators on stage and in the public will share their experiences and insights on improving policies and practices. As part of our #TeachersMissing campaign, we will showcase the testimonials of teachers from around the globe! 🏆 The UNESCO- Hamdan bin Rashed Foundation Prize awarding ceremony. 🎬 The avant-première screening of Apprendre, previously presented at the World Film Festival in Cannes - Remember the Future For more information and to sign up to attend in person ➡ https://lnkd.in/ew9pgZPm

🌍 #UNESCO #EducationCareers #TeacherDevelopment #GlobalEducation #Ireland #Ukraine #JobOffer Do you want to support education systems and improve teacher development strategies? These two UNESCO jobs might be a good fit for you ⬇. Apply by 25 August 2024. 1️⃣ Mid-level Research Consultant in strategic workforce planning for teachers - 📍 Ireland Key responsibilities: ✔ Conduct comprehensive stakeholder mapping and analysis within the Irish education system. ✔ Review factors impacting teacher supply and demand. ✔ Develop a detailed analysis of international practices in teacher workforce planning. For more information and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/e8ZSKb9D 2️⃣ National Project Officer for teacher professional development - 📍 Kyiv, Ukraine Key responsibilities: ✔ Lead the implementation of activities related to teacher professional development. ✔ Coordinate closely with the Ministry of Education, teacher training institutes, and external partners to ensure successful delivery. ✔ Monitor project progress, prepare detailed reports, and contribute to communication and visibility efforts for UNESCO’s initiatives. For more information and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/e7vrKtu3

The Teacher Task Force Secretariat met with the Guatemala Ministry of Education (MINEDUC - Ministerio de Educación - Guatemala) at a workshop from 16-18 July to rethink and reform teacher initial education. This initiative, supported by UNESCO and the TTF, aims to enhance teacher training and professional development across the country. The collaborative effort marks a significant step forward in strengthening the national education system and empowering Guatemala's teachers. 📚🤝 #InvestInTeachers

📢 Request for Proposals: External Evaluation of Teacher Task Force Strategic Plan The International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030 is seeking qualified companies to conduct an external evaluation of its 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. This is an exciting opportunity to evaluate the implementation, results, and impact of a critical global initiative focused on improving teacher quality and addressing teacher shortages worldwide. Key details: 📋 Services Required: Consulting services for evaluation ✔️ Deliverables: - Inception report (10-15 pages) by 30 September 2024; - Final Evaluation Report (max 20 pages) by 28 February 2025; - Presentation Summary and Communication Outputs by 31 March 2025 ⏰ Deadline for Submission: 11 August 2024 For more information and to submit your proposal, consult the full notice on the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM): https://lnkd.in/grezPr8N Alternatively, write to teachersfaskforce@unesco.org, or contact Davide Ruscelli or Erin Chemery.

Over the last century, teaching and education have transformed significantly with discoveries, new technologies, and innovative ideas. Throughout history, teachers have always been shaping the lives of future generations. Can you imagine what our future holds? ✨ Watch our video to find out what happens if we don't act now and tackle the #TeachersMissing crisis. Join our campaign: https://lnkd.in/eCS8uNKM

What a remarkable growth and relevance of our School Leadership Network led by Global School Leaders and the Varkey Foundation 🌟 . School leaders worldwide, on 5 June join the first global meeting of 2024. Register using the link provided in the post below.

The Teacher Task Force network, represented by the Secretariat, Germany, Indonesia, India, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia, is at the 2024 #G20 Education Working Group Sherpa meeting, hosted by Brazil. The intervention focussed on the critical findings from our latest Global Report on Teachers, highlighting the urgent need to address teacher shortages worldwide, with 44 million primary and secondary teachers needed by 2030 to address primary and secondary universal education. G20 country examples have been presented, sharing good practices that contributed to addressing teacher shortages, including: 👉 More competitive teacher salaries in Brazil, France, the United Kingdom and South Africa 👉 In-service training in Australia 👉 Induction programs in Brazil 👉 Communities of Practice in Argentina and the Republic of Korea 👉 Support for rural teachers in China 👉 Improved working conditions in the Republic of Korea Promoting gender equity in Germany and Austria Let's continue working to increase the teaching profession's attractiveness and address teacher shortages. Read the latest Global Report on Teachers published with UNESCO: https://lnkd.in/euDheUbQ