Celebraremos la presentación del «Decálogo del Profesorado», un documento elaborado conjuntamente por la Fundación SM, UNESCO, y el Equipo Especial sobre Docentes que recoge las condiciones esenciales para que la profesión docente impulse una educación de calidad, inclusiva y transformadora.

En este encuentro se abordarán las claves globales para revalorizar la profesión docente y fortalecer su papel transformador en la sociedad. Los participantes podrán integrarse en una comunidad internacional comprometida con hacer de la docencia un verdadero motor de cambio, y se analizará cómo la redefinición del rol del profesorado contribuye a la mejora educativa global. La entrada es libre hasta completar aforo. ¡Contamos contigo!

Horas de la presentación:

• España: 18:30h
• Brasil y Chile: 14:30h
• Puerto Rico: 13:30h
• México: 11:30h

Regístrese para el evento aquí.

Celebraremos la presentación del «Decálogo del Profesorado», un documento elaborado conjuntamente por la Fundación SM, UNESCO, y el Equipo Especial sobre Docentes que recoge las condiciones esenciales para que la profesión docente impulse una educación de calidad, inclusiva y transformadora.

En este encuentro se abordarán las claves globales para revalorizar la profesión docente y fortalecer su papel transformador en la sociedad. Los participantes podrán integrarse en una comunidad internacional comprometida con hacer de la docencia un verdadero motor de cambio, y se analizará cómo la redefinición del rol del profesorado contribuye a la mejora educativa global. La entrada es libre hasta completar aforo. ¡Contamos contigo!

Horas de la presentación:

• España: 18:30h
• Brasil y Chile: 14:30h
• Puerto Rico: 13:30h
• México: 11:30h

Regístrese para el evento aquí.

The International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030 will take part in the international seminar organized by the APPRENDRE programme from 28 to 29 October 2025 in Dakar, Senegal, on the theme “How to attract, train and retain teachers in the profession?” On this occasion, the Secretariat of the Task Force will present a forthcoming paper on the role of effective implementation of Teacher Management Information Systems (TMIS) in strengthening teacher planning and management across sub-Saharan Africa. The paper highlights how reliable, up-to-date data on teachers can help address shortages and imbalances in teacher quantity, quality and diversity, and support evidence-based policymaking.

The seminar, which will be conducted in French, will bring together research teams, ministries of education, institutional representatives and international partners, including AFD, the World Bank, the Global Partnership for Education, CONFEMEN and UNESCO. Over two days, participants will discuss the results of 11 research projects carried out in nine African countries, focusing on factors influencing teacher motivation, retention and professional development.

By taking part in this dialogue, the Teacher Task Force reaffirms its commitment to supporting countries in developing effective teacher policies and systems, ensuring that every learner is taught by a qualified, motivated and well-supported teacher, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 4.

For more information about the seminar and its programme, please visit the APPRENDRE website.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping education, with far-reaching implications for both teaching and learning. While AI offers opportunities to support teachers and enrich pedagogical practices, it also raises risks of eroding teacher professionalism and the human dimensions of education. Recognizing the irreplaceable role of teachers, the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030 has developed the position paper Promoting and Protecting Teacher Agency in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.

Developed under the coordination of the TTF Thematic Group on Digital Education and AI, co-chaired by MESHGuides and Digital Promise, the paper draws on extensive in-person and online consultations with the TTF membership and a wide range of stakeholders across all levels of education, reflecting diverse perspectives and common concerns. It is conceived as a starting point to spark deeper policy dialogue and to shape evidence-informed positions that can guide decision-making in this fast-evolving field.

This session will bring together members and partners to deepen the conversation and explore how to translate its messages into practice. It will also be the opportunity to present the quick guide to the paper, which distils the paper's key takeaways for teachers, school leaders and policymakers.

Objectives of the session

• Present and promote the new TTF position paper and its accompanying communications product, designed to make key messages accessible to policymakers, practitioners and advocates.
• Showcase TTF member initiatives and explore how frameworks and evidence on AI can inform concrete, teacher-centred implementation and training.
• Engage participants in dialogue and reflection to generate actionable insights on reinforcing teacher agency in the age of AI.

About the session

The 90-minute workshop will feature insights from the authors and contributors of the position paper, including Carlos Vargas (TTF Secretariat, UNESCO), April Williamson (Digital Promise) and Sarah Younie (MESHGuides), who will share the rationale behind the paper, its key findings, and a new four-page communications product designed for wider outreach.

Members such as the European Training Foundation (ETF) and UNESCO will then showcase ongoing work and future plans to support teachers’ meaningful engagement with AI — from digital innovation in low-connectivity contexts to new professional development approaches.

An interactive discussion will invite participants to reflect on the biggest challenges and opportunities teachers face in the age of AI, helping shape the future agenda of the TTF’s Digital and AI Thematic Group and its upcoming activities in 2026.

The webinar will be held via Zoom, with interpretation in English, French and Spanish.

Register for the event here.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping education, with far-reaching implications for both teaching and learning. While AI offers opportunities to support teachers and enrich pedagogical practices, it also raises risks of eroding teacher professionalism and the human dimensions of education. Recognizing the irreplaceable role of teachers, the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030 has developed the position paper Promoting and Protecting Teacher Agency in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.

Developed under the coordination of the TTF Thematic Group on Digital Education and AI, co-chaired by MESHGuides and Digital Promise, the paper draws on extensive in-person and online consultations with the TTF membership and a wide range of stakeholders across all levels of education, reflecting diverse perspectives and common concerns. It is conceived as a starting point to spark deeper policy dialogue and to shape evidence-informed positions that can guide decision-making in this fast-evolving field.

This session will bring together members and partners to deepen the conversation and explore how to translate its messages into practice. It will also be the opportunity to present the quick guide to the paper, which distils the paper's key takeaways for teachers, school leaders and policymakers.

Objectives of the session

• Present and promote the new TTF position paper and its accompanying communications product, designed to make key messages accessible to policymakers, practitioners and advocates.
• Showcase TTF member initiatives and explore how frameworks and evidence on AI can inform concrete, teacher-centred implementation and training.
• Engage participants in dialogue and reflection to generate actionable insights on reinforcing teacher agency in the age of AI.

About the session

The 90-minute workshop will feature insights from the authors and contributors of the position paper, including Carlos Vargas (TTF Secretariat, UNESCO), April Williamson (Digital Promise) and Sarah Younie (MESHGuides), who will share the rationale behind the paper, its key findings, and a new four-page communications product designed for wider outreach.

Members such as the European Training Foundation (ETF) and UNESCO will then showcase ongoing work and future plans to support teachers’ meaningful engagement with AI — from digital innovation in low-connectivity contexts to new professional development approaches.

An interactive discussion will invite participants to reflect on the biggest challenges and opportunities teachers face in the age of AI, helping shape the future agenda of the TTF’s Digital and AI Thematic Group and its upcoming activities in 2026.

The webinar will be held via Zoom, with interpretation in English, French and Spanish.

Register for the event here.

• Watch The replay of the event in English
• The French edition will take place on 19 November, register here: https://forms.office.com/e/dwGSntHFGJ

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We are pleased to invite you to the next UNESCO Campus Masterclass, part of the UNESCO Campus programme that connects young people and educators worldwide with experts to explore today’s major social and environmental challenges. 

The upcoming session AI in the Classroom: Tool or Teacher?  with Carlos Vargas, Head of the Teacher Task Force Secretariat, will take place on October 15, 2025. It will address how artificial intelligence is transforming education and invite reflection on the balance between technological innovation and the human dimension of teaching.

Participants will gain practical insights and resources to guide their students responsibly in an AI-driven world. 

Register now to take part: https://forms.office.com/e/3U3hvuAdfD

The Africa Teachers Webinar Series is a monthly learning event that aims to provide education stakeholders with insights, best practices, and innovative approaches to strengthening Teacher Professional Development (TPD) across the continent. It highlights effective models, policy recommendations, and practical strategies for making TPD more accessible, relevant, and sustainable.

The third set of the Africa Teachers Webinar Series will concentrate on education for health and well-being, with three sessions planned as follows:

• October 9, 3pm (GMT+3): Promoting Learners’ Health, Well-being, and Life Skills: Practical Approaches for Pre-service Training for Teachers
• November 20, 2pm (GMT+3): Launch of “planning for Healthy and Thriving Learners”: Global Innovations
• December 11, 3pm (GMT+3): Supporting Teachers for Inclusive Education: School Eye Health and Other Programs for Children with Disabilities

Register now to follow the webinar series. Simultaneous interpretation is available in French and Portuguese.

Attend all three sessions in the third set to earn a digital certificate participation!

The series is co-sponsored by the Africa Federation of Teaching Regulatory Authorities, the African Union, the European Union’s Regional Teachers Initiative for Africa, and the Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (GPE KIX), a joint endeavour with the International Development Research Centre, Canada. The third set is also supported by the UNESCO flagship programme - Our rights, Our lives, Our future (03), UNESCO's section of Health and Education and Inter-Agency Group on School Health and Nutrition. The webinar series is organized by UNESCO’s International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa, which leads the GPE KIX Africa 19 Hub and is a partner in the European Union’s Regional Teachers Initiative for Africa.

From 9 to 11 October 2025, the British Council will host a three-day online international conference for English teachers around the world to celebrate World Teachers’ Day.

Under the theme “Global voices, future focus,” the conference will feature an inspiring programme of webinars and panel discussions by and for English teachers, highlighting innovation, inclusion and collaboration in English language teaching.

Across three days, participants will explore a wide range of topics — from continuous professional development and digital technology, to multilingualism, 21st-century skills, climate action, and effective strategies to strengthen learners’ speaking and vocabulary skills.

The event will include plenary sessions by leading educators including Cecilia Nobre and Christopher Graham, as well as live discussions with expert teachers from diverse contexts.

📅 Dates: 9–11 October 2025
🌐 Format: Online (free registration)
🎯 Theme: Global voices, future focus

👉 Explore the programme and registration details for each day.

Please note that this event is invite only.

Background

In recent years, teacher shortages in Ireland’s public education system have worsened. Various factors may be contributing to the shortages. Despite efforts to address the issue, teacher shortages persist, and there is still no clear consensus among Irish educational stakeholders regarding their causes or the most effective solutions.

The project ‘Strategic Workforce Planning for Teachers in Ireland’ began in August 2024 and will be implemented for two years until August 2026. It is implemented by UNESCO, in cooperation with the Department of Education and Youth and the European Commission and it is funded by the European Union via the Technical Support Instrument. It aims to achieve the following outcomes:

• Enhanced consensus among relevant stakeholders regarding challenges to the teaching profession and measures to improve the teacher workforce planning in Ireland; 
• The results of the project will be used by the Department of Education and Youth to develop a strategy on the improvement of teacher workforce planning.

About the peer learning workshop

The goal of the workshop is for Irish educational stakeholder to learn about measures utilised by other countries to address teacher supply issues, so as to identify practices which may be relevant to the Irish system.

Link to register.

Teachers are at the heart of the learning process and play a critical role in reducing learning inequalities. Yet, according to UNESCO, an estimated 44 million teachers are still required to reach the goal of universal primary and secondary education by 2030, including 15 million in sub-Saharan Africa alone. Despite this clear need, education authorities continue to struggle with attracting and keeping qualified teachers. 

This debate will review techniques and policies currently piloted in different contexts to reduce the teacher gap, improve teacher professional development, and plan for more equitable teaching, building on recent research produced on the topic.

Moderator:

• Martín Benavides, Director, UNESCO's International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP-UNESCO)

Speakers:

• Shem Okore Bodo, Senior Programs Officer, Association for the Development of Education in Africa
• Gregory Elacqua, Principal Economist in the Education Division, Inter-American Development Bank
• Dhir Jhingran, Founder Director, Language and Learning Foundation
• Kraiyos Patrawart, Managing Director, Equitable Education Fund
• Barbara Tournier, Programme Specialist, IIEP-UNESCO

Register for the event here.