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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...

Sep 10

Saudi Arabia launches a compulsory teacher training program to boost educator quality and align with global standards as part of its...

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Argentina Launches Sixth Edition of "Learning with Sustainable Energy" Program The Varkey Foundation in Argentina has announced the...

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2025 Global Teacher Prize Top 10 Finalist Brett Dascombe was honoured as one of three individuals recognised for outstanding...

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2025 Global Teacher Prize Top 10 Finalist Subash Chandar K has been awarded the 2025 New Zealand Local Hero of the Year Award . This...

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The Nobel Fest and Teacher's Summit Astana, Kazakhstan Ranjitsinh Disale, the 2020 Global Teacher Prize winner and a current master’s...

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Her Excellency Rachel Ruto, First Lady of the Republic of Kenya has launched an initiative to improve nutrition and economic growth...

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The Senate of the Argentine Nation paid tribute to two outstanding Argentine educators, Karina Sarro and Lucas Vogel , who were selected...

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The announcement of the 2025 GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize winner Mansour Al Mansour has sparked a wave of media attention across...

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