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USAID celebrates Salam Teachers Day

Dunya News

The USAID on Thursday celebrated World Teachers Day with fervor and enthusiasm.

The US Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) celebrated World Teachers’ Day with fervor and enthusiasm.Known in Pakistan as ‘Salam Teachers’ Day,’ it is an opportunity to recognize the vital contribution that teachers make to Pakistan’s development and appreciate the work done by teachers everywhere, every day.As a part of this year’s celebration, USAID, through its Teacher Education project, has launched a media campaign called ‘Ustad, Ujaloon key Ameen’ that pays respect and tribute to teachers and the education community for their selfless role in nation building.In collaboration with universities and teacher training colleges, the United States is helping Pakistan to revolutionize the way it trains its teachers,” said Jo Lesser-Oltheten, Director, Office of Education at USAID.The Teacher Education Program helps improve and modernize pre-service teacher education and training systems. The program provides international staff for teacher training institutions, forges linkages between Pakistani and US universities, builds state-of-the-art facilities, and helps develop syllabi and teaching guides.