World Teachers' Day

Top educators in Canada honoured with Prime Minister's Awards in recognition of their unwavering dedication and commitment to students

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

They provide the students in their care with the skills, tools and experiences they need to become thriving adults in Canada's innovation economy.

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  • They provide the students in their care with the skills, tools and experiences they need to become thriving adults in Canada's innovation economy.
  • These awards celebrate the people who are contributing to Canada's culture of curiosity by inspiring young people to reflect, ask questions and challenge themselves.
  • Today, we congratulate the 2023 award recipients; your dedication and service to our kids help make Canada the best country in the world.
  • – The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
    Since their creation in 1994, the Prime Minister's Awards have honoured more than 2,100 outstanding Canadian educators.

Statement by the Prime Minister on World Teachers' Day

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Teachers' Day:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Teachers' Day:
    "Today, we mark World Teachers' Day and celebrate the crucial role teachers play in children's lives.
  • Every year, the Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence celebrate outstanding educators for their dedication and commitment to their students.
  • Your dedication and service to the next generation helps make Canada the best country in the world.
  • On this World Teachers' Day, I encourage all Canadians to join me in expressing gratitude toward the teachers who are building a better future for everyone."

Our Teachers, Our Heroes

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- We are in a race to deliver on our global promise of education for all by 2030 – especially for the 224 million girls and boys impacted by armed conflict, climate change, forced displacement and other protracted crises who so urgently need our support. At the frontlines of this movement are the inspiring, caring, brilliant teachers who work tirelessly to educate future generations.

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  • At the frontlines of this movement are the inspiring, caring, brilliant teachers who work tirelessly to educate future generations.
  • Now imagine what it is like for teachers in a crisis or conflict-hit area in Afghanistan , Colombia , Syria or Uganda .
  • Imagine what it's like teaching while being one of the millions fleeing wars, conflicts and disasters without any support.
  • They see their schools swept away in floods and sometimes their family wakes up hungry because of climate change-related droughts.

Our Teachers, Our Heroes

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 5, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- We are in a race to deliver on our global promise of education for all by 2030 – especially for the 224 million girls and boys impacted by armed conflict, climate change, forced displacement and other protracted crises who so urgently need our support. At the frontlines of this movement are the inspiring, caring, brilliant teachers who work tirelessly to educate future generations.

Key Points: 
  • At the frontlines of this movement are the inspiring, caring, brilliant teachers who work tirelessly to educate future generations.
  • Now imagine what it is like for teachers in a crisis or conflict-hit area in Afghanistan , Colombia , Syria or Uganda .
  • Imagine what it's like teaching while being one of the millions fleeing wars, conflicts and disasters without any support.
  • They see their schools swept away in floods and sometimes their family wakes up hungry because of climate change-related droughts.

CENTA platform crosses 1 million making it the world's largest community of Teachers

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

The web platform, embraced by 1 million teachers from 131 countries in under 4 years, now ranks as the world's largest platform for teachers, boasting 4 million learning engagements in the last year alone.

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  • The web platform, embraced by 1 million teachers from 131 countries in under 4 years, now ranks as the world's largest platform for teachers, boasting 4 million learning engagements in the last year alone.
  • CENTA app will debut an interactive community feature on October 5, 2023, World Teachers' Day to connect teachers & foster collaboration, thus transforming classrooms worldwide.
  • CENTA functions as a multifaceted platform, certifying teacher competencies, and is widely used by employers across the sector.
  • Ramya Venkataraman, Founder & CEO at CENTA said, "CENTA aims to make teaching aspirational by fostering career growth, earnings, & recognition for competent teachers 1 million teachers worldwide accessing this platform is a milestone for CENTA and the teaching profession.

CENTA platform crosses 1 million making it the world's largest community of Teachers

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

The app, launched at the Global Teachers' Meet, has garnered 4 million learning engagements, set to quadruple by 2025.

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  • The app, launched at the Global Teachers' Meet, has garnered 4 million learning engagements, set to quadruple by 2025.
  • The web platform, embraced by 1 million teachers from 131 countries in under 4 years, now ranks as the world's largest platform for teachers, boasting 4 million learning engagements in the last year alone.
  • CENTA app will debut an interactive community feature on October 5, 2023, World Teachers' Day to connect teachers & foster collaboration, thus transforming classrooms worldwide.
  • 1 million teachers worldwide accessing this platform is a milestone for CENTA and the teaching profession.

Statement by the Prime Minister on World Teachers' Day

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 5, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Teachers' Day:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 5, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Teachers' Day:
    "Today, on World Teachers' Day , we recognize and honour the crucial role teachers and educators play in building better communities.
  • "During my time as a teacher, I saw firsthand the important work Canadian teachers do, often under challenging conditions.
  • Today, I am launching the nomination period for the 2023 Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence and Teaching Excellence in STEM and Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Education .
  • These awardsare given to exceptional elementary and secondary school teachers and early childhood educators.

Osmo from BYJU'S Partners with The Teaching Well to Celebrate World Teachers' Day and Offer Free Wellness Resources

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Osmo from BYJU'S, the award-winning, leading edtech company, celebrates World Teachers' Day by inviting the global educator community to join a series of free mindfulness workshops designed just for them and hosted by The Teaching Well, a non-profit wellness organization. 

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  • The theme of this year's World Teachers' Day is "the transformation of education begins with teachers."
  • Osmo from BYJU'S is proud to partner with The Teaching Well, a group of teachers, school and district leaders, and healers, to offer three free, virtual seminars focused on stress resilience and emotional wellness.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Osmo from BYJU'S and offer these interactive workshops to educators across the globe."
  • The Teaching Well is a non-profit wellness organization founded on Ohlone land in Oakland, CA that now serves clients around the world.

Epic Celebrates World Teachers' Day Announcing 2022-2023 Cohort of Educator Ambassadors

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of World Teachers' Day, the leading digital reading platform for kids, Epic, welcomes nearly 200 educators to its Epic Educator Ambassador Program for the 2022-2023 school year. The 5th annual cohort of educators will serve as ambassadors to inspire a love of reading and learning in students, while also bolstering best practices across the teaching profession. 

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --In celebration of World Teachers' Day, the leading digital reading platform for kids, Epic , welcomes nearly 200 educators to its Epic Educator Ambassador Program for the 2022-2023 school year.
  • In addition to inspiring educators and students, Epic Educator Ambassadors will influence the future development of the product by providing their expertise and feedback through surveys, interviews and advisory groups.
  • Epic's educator ambassadors primarily teach Pre-K through 6th grade, although some have experience teaching middle school and beyond.
  • Epic is part of the BYJU'S family of brands, working together to unlock a love of learning around the world.

Osmo from BYJU'S Partners with The Teaching Well to Celebrate World Teachers' Day and Offer Free Wellness Resources

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 5, 2022

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Osmo from BYJU'S, the award-winning, leading edtech company, celebrates World Teachers' Day by inviting the global educator community to join a series of free mindfulness workshops designed just for them and hosted by The Teaching Well, a non-profit wellness organization. 

Key Points: 
  • The theme of this year's World Teachers' Day is "the transformation of education begins with teachers."
  • Osmo from BYJU'S is proud to partner with The Teaching Well, a group of teachers, school and district leaders, and healers, to offer three free, virtual seminars focused on stress resilience and emotional wellness.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Osmo from BYJU'S and offer these interactive workshops to educators across the globe."
  • The Teaching Well is a non-profit wellness organization founded on Ohloneland in Oakland, CA that now serves clients around the world.