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The 11th Global Teacher Prize is Open
Nominate an Exceptional Educator Today! Applications and nominations for the 2027 Global Teacher Prize are officially open — marking a new chapter for the world’s largest global education award. This year, more educators than ever before are eligible to take part. For the first time, the Prize recognises not only classroom teachers, but also digital educators reaching students online, leaders of education programmes, and teachers working in refugee and other non-formal educ
Jul 29
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Announcing the $1 Million Global Schools Prize, launched to reimagine the future of education.
The Varkey Foundation, in collaboration with UNESCO, has unveiled the Global Schools Prize, a landmark US$1 million award that celebrates the world’s most innovative and impactful schools. For the first time, entire schools, not just teachers or students, will be recognised on a global stage for reimagining education to meet the challenges of tomorrow. From AI transformation and sustainability to peacebuilding and teacher development, the prize will highlight bold initiatives
Sep 10, 20251 min read
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