Amman, Oct 12 (Petra) – Minister of Education and Human Resources
Development Azmi Mahafzah said on Monday that the teacher remains the
focal point of the educational process and an essential partner in
shaping the future of education and the future of Jordan.

He spoke as he led an event to mark World Teachers’ Day 2026,
organized by the Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA) in collaboration
with UNESCO, under the theme: “From Jordan to the World: Celebrating
Teachers and Their Impact.”

The minister urged closer cooperation and partnership among the
education ministry, QRTA, UNESCO, educational partners, and all
stakeholders for the empowerment of teachers, providing opportunities
for learning and professional growth, and turning such cooperation
into a driving force toward a higher-quality and more sustainable
educational future.

He said advancing education begins with investing in teachers,
empowering them, fostering their professional development, listening
to their voices, and providing an environment that enables them to
carry out their mission with efficiency and competence.

“Celebrating teachers is not merely a tribute to a profession, but a
celebration of a noble mission and a human endeavor that leaves a
lasting impact on individuals and societies, shaping the present and
future of nations,” said the minister.

“Every great achievement begins with a teacher, every scientist,
physician, engineer, or leader once sat in a classroom where a
teacher played a pivotal role in shaping their journey,” he pointed
out.

Mahafzah said the ministry sought to establish academic and
educational partnerships with local and international stakeholders
focused on enhancing teachers’ professional development, improving
the quality of education, and building teacher capacity to keep pace
with the rapid evolution of the educational process.

For her part, UNESCO Representative to Jordan and Head of Office Noha
Bawazir said: “On International Teachers’ Day, we celebrate the
dedication of male and female teachers across Jordan and the
sustainable impact they make in the lives of male and female learners
and their communities. Sixty years after the adoption of the
ILO-UNESCO recommendation on the situation of teachers, supporting
teachers remains a common priority.”

She said UNESCO values its partnership with the Ministry of Education
and Human Resources Development and the Queen Rania Academy for
Teacher Training to improve the quality of education and support
teachers in shaping a better future for learners.

Abdulmajeed Shamlawi, CEO of the QRTA, said International Teachers’
Day is an occasion to celebrate teachers and appreciate the
sustainable impact they leave on the lives of their students and
communities.

“We at the Queen Rania Academy for Teacher Training believe that
empowering male and female teachers through continuous professional
development is a key pillar for enhancing education,” he said.

“We are proud today of an important achievement, joining the
International Teacher Task Force (TTF), which links Jordan’s
experience with the global education community and renews our
commitment to supporting teachers, both male and female, and
contributing to shaping a better future for education,” said
Shamlawi.

//Petra//SS