NGO Education Partnership and its members around twenties Non-Profit Education Organizations came together to celebrate International Teacher Day hosted by the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport of Cambodia under the theme “Teachers are the pillars of the school toward excellence”
On World Teachers’ Day, Prime Minister Hun Manet praised the contributions of educators to Cambodian society. He noted that teachers play a vital role in shaping the future of the country by imparting knowledge and skills to students, as well as teaching them important life skills.
Manet also emphasized the importance of state-community partnerships in education. He encouraged parents and guardians to work together with teachers to create a supportive learning environment for children.
The Prime Minister also announced that the government is focusing on strengthening the education sector, particularly at the preschool to grade 12 level. He said that the goal is to ensure that all state schools are of a high standard so that parents do not need to send their children to other areas to access quality education.
Education Minister Hang Chuon Naron also spoke at the event, highlighting the vital role that teachers play in carrying out reforms in the education sector. He praised teachers for their dedication and professionalism and said that their contributions are essential to the success of the education system.
Overall, the celebration of World Teachers’ Day in Cambodia was a positive event, with a focus on the important role that teachers play in society and the government’s commitment to strengthening the education sector.
The event also featured a speech by Prime Minister Hun Manet, who emphasized the government’s commitment to investing in education and supporting teachers. “We are committed to providing our students with the best possible education,” he said. “And we know that we cannot do this without the support of our teachers.”
Mr. Manet also announced a number of reforms to strengthen the education sector in Cambodia. These reforms include increasing teacher salaries, improving teacher training, and investing in new technology for schools.
The celebration of International Teacher Day, October 5th, 2023 was a timely reminder of the important role that teachers play in society. It was also an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of teachers in Cambodia and to recommit to investing in education and supporting teachers.
We were honored to have been included in this important event, which recognized the contributions of teachers and their vital role in shaping the future of Cambodia.
We would like to thank the Ministry of Education Youth and Sport for their commitment to education and for their recognition of the important role that teachers play in society.
We would also like to thank our fellow NGOs for their support and collaboration. We are stronger together, and we are committed to working together to ensure that all Cambodian children have access to a quality education.
On this International Teacher Day, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all teachers in Cambodia for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to their students.
Teachers are the pillars of the school toward excellence, and we are grateful for their contributions to the future of Cambodia.
