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News The Royal Government of Cambodia reaffirms its commitment to supporting teachers on World Teachers' Day11 October 2023
News New initiative by UNESCO and the Chilean Ministry of Education will strengthen teachers' digital skills4 May 2023
News Costa Rica leads session on advances in tsunami warning systems and other coastal threats in the Caribbean and adjacent regions25 April 2023
News Elige Innovar Award closes its third edition with the presentation of its winners12 January 2023
News Teacher specialized in school reintegration is the new winner of the Global Teacher Prize Chile 20222 December 2022