On October 5, we celebrate UNESCO's World Teachers' Day!

Teachers: The Everyday Superheroes Who Shape Tomorrow

On October 5, the world comes together to celebrate teachers , an opportunity to reflect on their contributions, and to recognize their indispensable role not only in the lives of individual learners, but in the broader trajectory of our societies.

The power and passion behind every lesson
Every day, across classrooms large and small, teachers bring more than content. They bring humanity: empathy, curiosity, resilience, and hope. They ignite imaginations, hold safe spaces for questioning, and equip students with the confidence to explore, fail, recover, and succeed. They see potential - sometimes before students see it themselves - and work to help that potential grow.

In a rapidly changing world, teachers are the anchors of continuity and the architects of possibility. They teach more than facts: they guide students to think critically, communicate respectfully, and become responsible citizens. They inspire, challenge, and nurture , often in the face of limited resources, evolving demands, and shifting expectations.

In their hands lies the future: each student they reach now may, in turn, uplift others, become innovators, and build new communities. In that sense, teachers are the ultimate legacy-makers.

The scale of the mission
To appreciate the breadth of their reach, it helps to look at some numbers:
Globally, education statistics and projections (e.g. by UNESCO) emphasize that billions of learners depend on the dedication and skill of teachers. According to UNESCO's Global Report on Teachers 2024, Europe has over 5.2 million teachers, but faces huge shortage.

These figures remind us: behind each statistic is a human being: a teacher, invested in the growth of students across time zones, languages, social contexts, and challenges.

Why we are honored to contribute and committed to listen
To respect and support teachers - not just with words, but with action - is a key to help all students reach their potential and central to the very purpose of Sanoma Learning. The learnings from "European Teacher Survey 2025" strengthen our resolve to:

- Co-create with teachers: not top-down, but grounded in real feedback and classroom realities
- Design high-quality, differentiated learning materials that can help address underperformance challenges
- Enable Blended learning solutions (print + digital) so teachers can flexibly respond to learners' needs.
- Develop trustworthy, AI-powered learning solutions grounded in proven pedagogy, with human oversight to empower and support teachers.

On this Teachers' Day, we don't just thank them. We recommit: to elevate their voices, to champion their needs, and to walk beside them in forging educational futures.

To every teacher: your efforts matter, your challenges are seen, your influence is immeasurable. Today, we celebrate you - and tomorrow, we stand ready to build the future with you.