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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, 2025

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

Aug 6, 20251 min read

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

Aug 6, 20252 min read

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

Aug 6, 20251 min read

Saudi Arabian teacher Mansour Al Mansour, an award-winning educator transforming lives, has been named the winner of the 2025 GEMS...

Aug 6, 20251 min read

Download it today and be part of the future of our growing network! Global Teacher Community App We’re thrilled to announce the launch...

Aug 6, 20251 min read

2025 Global Teacher Prize Top 10 Finalists! Brett Dascombe - Australia Ramón Majé Floriano - Colombia Celine Haller- France Tionge...

Aug 6, 20252 min read

We are absolutely thrilled to introduce the GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize Top 50 Finalists! Applications and nominations for the...

Aug 6, 20252 min read

In the heart of Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp, educator, changemaker, and 2017 Global Teacher Prize Finalist Koen Timmers led a powerful...

Jul 29, 20252 min read