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Oct 2022
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Putting Teachers at the Center: Celebrat...

World Bank Teachers Podcast
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In celebration of the World Teachers’ Day 2022, the Teachers Thematic Group at the World Bank brought together policymakers, practitioners, and international education leaders to underscore the essential role of teachers in accelerating learning recovery efforts, and to discuss how to best support them with a strong focus on their well-being, motivation, and empowerment.

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