Every year, World Teachers' Day is commemorated on October 5 to celebrate the work of teachers around the world. The special day dedicated to teachers aims at honouring teachers for their valuable contributions to education and society. The day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. The recommendation sets benchmarks about the rights and responsibilities of teachers and standards for their recruitment, employment, and learning conditions. Every year, World Teachers' Day is celebrated with a unique theme. This year, the World Teachers' Day 2023 theme is ‘The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage’. Scroll down to learn more about the World Teachers' Day 2023 date, history, and significance of the day. World Teachers' Day 2023 Wishes, Quotes & Greetings: Send WhatsApp Messages, HD Images, Wallpapers, SMS and Photos To Celebrate the Day.

World Teachers' Day 2023 Date

World Teachers' Day 2023 will be celebrated on Thursday, October 5.

World Teachers' Day 2023 Theme

This year, the World Teachers' Day 2023 theme is ‘The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage’.

World Teachers' Day History

World Teachers' Day was established in 1994. The day commemorates the signing of recommendation by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation outlines standards relating to education personnel policy, recruitment, and initial training, as well as the continuing education of teachers, their employment, and working conditions. October 2023 Holidays Calendar With Major Festivals & Events: Get the List of Significant Dates in the Tenth Month.

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World Teachers' Day Significance

World Teachers' Day is a perfect opportunity to express your gratitude to your teachers and tell them what they mean to you! It is a day to celebrate and acknowledge the fact that teachers are transforming education. More than 100 countries commemorate World Teachers' Day, and each holds its own celebrations. The aim of World Teachers' Day is to focus on appreciating and improving educators, to highlight opportunities and challenges in teaching, and to encourage budding teachers to nurture the minds of young kids.

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