Welcome to Teachers
First, the site dedicated to make primary school teaching the most
important job in the World.
Mission Statement
Teachers First is
an initiative to promote the quality of Basic Education {(pre) primary
education} in developing countries.
Our belief is that good basic
education is fundamental for the development of children, communities and
countries. Although good and universal basic education requires interventions
and actions in a lot of fields, we believe that the most effective strategy to
achieve that goal is by assuring the motivation
and preparation of the teachers. A motivated teacher is more dedicated to
the job and delivers better education. Although most teachers have a strong
drive and love their profession, motivation also requires respect from the
community and support from the teachers' superiors as well as a remuneration
that allows the teachers to dedicate their time and energy to what they are
supposed to do: TEACH.
Teachers are one of
the main pillars of a sound and progressive society. They bear the weight
and responsibility of teaching, and, apart from parents, are the main source of
knowledge and values for children. Good basic education increases the potential
of any child to have a healthy and happy life. Two generations of sustained
good education can change the fate and the social and economic well being of a
community, of a country.
You…
Want to know more
and find out what you can do to
increase access to good quality basic education in developing countries? Read on ...
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