The Teacher Task Force will present its Global Report on Teachers, titled Addressing teacher shortages and transforming the profession, at the Fourth International Educational Conference of the Gulf Arab States Educational Research Center (GASERC), taking place on 5-6 November 2024 in Kuwait.

This event will bring together educational leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss the future of education in Gulf countries, focusing on critical issues like teacher shortages and education reform. The conference will cover a range of themes, including supporting teachers to lead education transformation, the role of digital technologies in education, and improving education financing. The Teacher Task Force will highlight key findings from the Global Report, emphasizing the urgent need to address global teacher shortages and transform the profession.

The event will be conducted in both Arabic and English, with simultaneous interpretation available. Participants can also follow the conference online via a livestream on the GASERC YouTube channel, with recorded sessions available afterward.

The Teacher Task Force will participate in the seminar "Empowering Teachers: Building Sustainable Societies," taking place on 3 October 2024, in Abu Dhabi. Organized by the Regional Center for Educational Planning (RCEP) and Trends Research & Advisory, the seminar will address how empowering teachers is key to building sustainable and inclusive societies.

The RCEP, established in partnership with UNESCO and the UAE, plays a critical role in developing capacities for educational planning in Arab countries and the Gulf Cooperation Council. Aligned with World Teachers' Day, the seminar will focus on enhancing teacher professional development, integrating sustainability into education, and sharing innovative approaches to teacher career advancement.

Carlos Vargas, Head of the Teacher Task Force Secretariat, will present key findings from UNESCO's recent Global Report on Teachers, focusing on the support needed for teachers to thrive. The event will bring together teachers, policymakers, educational managers, and key stakeholders from across the region to discuss strategies and share best practices for supporting teachers.

Seminar objectives:

• Discuss the future development of the teaching profession and its role in sustainable communities
• Share best practices from education and sustainability experts
• Highlight the impact of influential teachers on society
• Enhance collaboration among teachers, policymakers, and stakeholders
• Examine strategies for integrating sustainability into teaching curricula

Agenda highlights:

• Discussions on future development of teaching careers
• Presentations on teacher-led reforms and sustainability in education
• Insights from key figures including RCEP Director Mahra Hilal Al Mutaiwei and other distinguished speakers from the UAE Ministry of Education and educational institutions

By contributing to this dialogue, the Teacher Task Force continues its mission to elevate teacher voices and build sustainable educational systems globally.