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Report
Global report on teachers. Addressing teacher shortages. Highlights
This document presents the highlights of The Global Report on Teachers. Addressing teacher shortages, which is the first edition of a biennial report that will fill a gap within existing data and...
Report
How can teaching be professionalized?
In recent decades, several educational systems in Latin America have undertaken reforms to professionalize teaching. In this current study, the Latin American Coalition for Teaching Excellence, in...
Report
Policies for teachers in Latin America during a pandemic: lessons learned and challenges ahead
This study aims to understand how education systems in Latin America have adapted to promote teaching excellence in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also aims to identify good practices that...
Declaration / Statement
Youth declaration on transforming education
The Youth Declaration was presented as young people’s inputs to the Transforming Education Summit Chair Summary/Secretary-General’s Vision Statement. Its aim is to drive political commitment on the...
Brochure / Flyer
Putting teachers, teaching and the teaching profession at the heart of education transformation
This Brief summarizes the main issues and recommendations which were developed as part of the third thematic Action Track on “Teachers, teaching and the teaching profession” to support the global...
Article
When the personal becomes the professional: Exploring the lived experiences of Syrian refugee educators
Teachers play a central role in supporting students whose lives have been disrupted by crisis, yet the teachers providing education to refugee students often are refugees themselves. This article...
Article
Educators for change: Supporting the transformative role of teachers in contexts of mass displacement
Education in contexts affected by mass displacement is typified by political instability, the marginalization of refugee learners, and a lack of educational resources, including learning spaces...
Policy brief
Why is the gender ratio of teachers imbalanced?
Women are strongly over-represented among teachers. The share of female teachers is highest in primary schools and decreases with increasing level of education. Only among tertiary teachers is the...
Book
Teacher Policy Development Guide - Summary (Lao)
The Teacher Policy Development Guide was developed by the International Task Force on Teachers for Education for All (EFA) in close coordination with UNESCO entities and external partners of the...
Manual / Handbook / Guidelines
Supporting teachers in back-to-school efforts – A toolkit for school leaders - Second edition including new tips and emerging practices
This Toolkit was designed for school leaders to support and protect teachers and education support staff in the return to school following COVID-19 related closures. While aimed primarily at school...
Policy brief
Supporting teachers in back-to-school efforts - Guidance for policy-makers
Education authorities will face difficult choices in reopening schools during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. For this reason, the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030 has...
Declaration / Statement
Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak - Call for Action on Teachers
Teachers are the backbone of education systems and the key to reaching learning goals, regardless of context and situation. Within the COVID-19 crisis, they are on the front line in ensuring that...