Wayne Campbell | Standing with teachers

Around the world, teachers continue to face excessive workloads, insufficient salaries, growing administrative burdens, a growing culture of disrespect, poor working conditions, attacks on academic freedom and professional autonomy, as well as worsening teacher shortages.

At the same time, teachers are helping learners navigate the impacts of conflict, inequality, climate change, technological transformation, and democratic challenges.

Yes, the job description of the teacher is never-ending. World Teachers’ Day is held annually on October 5 to celebrate all teachers around the globe. The day is set aside to commemorate the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, which sets benchmarks regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers, and standards for their initial preparation and further education, recruitment, employment, and teaching and learning conditions.