Today is World Teachers’ Day, a global celebration honoring the dedicated educators who tirelessly teach children around the world. In our rapidly changing society, recognizing the immense talent and contribution of teachers has never been more important.
In many cultures, including Myanmar’s, parents are a child’s first teachers, nurturing them to understand the world. Schools then build on this foundation, where teachers play a vital role in shaping young minds. A great teacher does more than instruct from books—they transform the ignorant into the knowledgeable, the unskilled into the skilled, and help build a more civil and polite society.
For a community to truly progress, its education system must advance. Quality education is the cornerstone for raising responsible, open-minded citizens and entrepreneurs. From a young age, children need to learn how to distinguish right from wrong, develop social skills, and cultivate compassion for others. This entire process depends on a robust education system where teachers are central, guiding students to expand their knowledge through reading and lifelong learning.
Schools must be prepared to help children think critically, be creative, express diverse viewpoints, and contribute to the common good. When teachers foster these skills early on, the entire nation moves forward. To ensure no child is left behind, it is essential for educators, communities, and government officials to collaborate and provide the best possible education for every student.
The theme for World Teachers’ Day 2025 is “Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession.” This focus aims to tackle the global shortage of qualified teachers by making the career path more attractive and sustainable. Empowering teachers with the support and resources they need is not just beneficial but essential. The future of any country lies in the hands of its youth, and since the youth are guided by their teachers, the future truly rests in the hands of educators.
