Teachers across Australia will join more than 50 million of their colleagues around the globe marking World Teachers’ Day on October 29th.
“The Australian education system continues to be among the best in the world, and this is largely due to the efforts of Australia’s well-educated, highly dedicated teachers” said IEUA Federal Secretary Chris Watt.
“As well as sound academic results, Australian schools contribute to a vibrant and diverse society.”
“A recent report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) places strong emphasis on the social outcomes of education,” says Watt. “There are clear ongoing links between educational attainment and self-reported good health, political interest and interpersonal trust.
“Teachers can be proud of the role they play both in their own communities and in the global village,” notes the IEUA Federal Secretary. “Australian teachers continue to work with their international colleagues on vital education and relief projects. In the school rooms of the global village, teachers firmly believe that our students come first.”
The IEUA speaks for nearly 70,000 teachers in Australian non-government schools as their national voice on education and related social issues. The IEUA is also a member of the international body of teachers, Education International.