About Global Teacher Prize:
- It is an annual award presented to an exceptional teacher who has made a significant impact on their students and community.
- The prize aims to highlight the importance of educators and recognize the outstanding contributions they make to society.
- Eligibility and Criteria:
- It is open to teachers from all countries, working in various educational settings including public, private, and alternative schools.
- Candidates are evaluated based on their innovative teaching practices, achievements in the classroom, and efforts to improve the quality of education in their community.
- The selection process also considers the teacher’s impact on their students’ learning and their ability to overcome challenging environments.
- Nomination: Teachers can be nominated by others or can apply themselves.
- Award: The award comes with a cash prize of $1 million, making it one of the most prestigious recognitions in the field of education.
- It is presented by GEMS Education and organised by the Varkey Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO.
