10/05/2026
Today, on World Teachers’ Day, we celebrate the teachers whose dedication, compassion and creativity shape the lives of students and the future of our communities.
This year marks 60 years since an international recommendation was adopted recognizing the importance of teachers and the need to support, value and strengthen the teaching profession. The 2026 theme, “Standing with teachers: 60 years of protecting the profession, advancing its status and shaping our futures,” is a reminder that strong public education depends on skilled, supported and respected teachers.
Teaching continues to evolve. New technologies, changing student needs and increasingly complex classrooms bring both opportunities and challenges. Through it all, teachers continue to build relationships, inspire learning, support student well-being and help young people develop the skills and confidence they need for the future.
Teachers’ influence extends far beyond the classroom. They strengthen schools, families and communities, and their work has an impact that can last a lifetime.
On World Teachers’ Day, we recognize that work and the people who make it possible.
Thank you, teachers, for all that you do.
