World Teacher's Day: Times when students changed their teachers' lives
World Teachers' Day, commemorated annually on October 5, is a global celebration dedicated to honoring teachers worldwide and acknowledging their profound influence on students' future development. This special day serves as a collective recognition of the invaluable contributions teachers make to our lives. From surprising them to spreading happiness on their faces, here's how children around the globe have celebrated their teachers.
World Teacher's Day in an overview
World Teacher's Day commemorates the approval of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers in 1966. The UNESCO recommendation contributed to the establishment of benchmarks for teachers' rights and obligations, as well as requirements for their initial and continuing education, hiring, employment, and working conditions.
The significance of the day
World Teachers' Day, observed since 1994, focuses on the theme "The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage" this year. Events aim to elevate the teaching profession, address challenges, and showcase innovative methods to retain, attract, and motivate educators. Celebrations also emphasize the role of communities and educational systems in acknowledging and actively supporting teachers.
An ex-student helped a teacher get a roof above
Being a teacher involves a lot of sacrifices, but it is all worthwhile in the end. A recent incident from Chennai proves this. An 81-year-old former teacher from Myanmar named Merlin, who lives on the streets in Chennai, had an interaction with a content creator. The video went viral and helped her former students recognize her, offering her a place in an old-age home.
Grand farewell after 40 years of teaching
Earlier this year, a video showed how students gave a sweet and emotional farewell to their beloved teacher. As the teacher bids farewell to the school after 40 years of service, the entire school can be seen in the corridors cheering for her. The beautiful tribute leaves her surprised. Students shake hands with her, while her colleagues hug her and wish her well.
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Students gave their kindergarten teacher an emotional surprise
In another incident from Indiana, US, students on their graduation day decided to pay a visit to their kindergarten teacher's house. Retired teacher Jean Pearson who was sitting in the garden with her family got emotional on seeing her former students coming in one by one. Pearson remembered all their names even after 13 years. She teared up as she hugged them individually.
