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O Dia Mundial do Professor é celebrado em Portugal com várias atividades . Professores se reúnem em Lisboa para marchas e mostram suas opiniões sobre a educação. É um momento para lembrar o papel importante dos professores na sociedade. Há também eventos como shows e almoços comunitários em outras partes de Portugal.
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World Teachers' Day is celebrated in Portugal with various activities. Teachers gather in Lisbon for marches and express their views on education. It is a time to remember the important role of teachers in society. There are also events such as shows and community lunches in other parts of Portugal.
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Question 1: Where do teachers gather to express their opinions about education?
Teachers gather in Lisbon to express their opinions about education.
Question 2: What are some activities mentioned that celebrate World Teachers' Day in Portugal?
Some activities include shows and community lunches.
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▌05/10/2024
In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of World Teachers' Day, educators across Portugal are making their presence known through various activities and demonstrations. The Federação Nacional dos Professores (Fenprof) has scheduled a significant gathering in Lisbon at 2:30 PM in Rossio, followed by a march to Largo de Camões. This marks an expression of solidarity and a platform for advocating their stance on key educational issues.
The focus of the demonstrations aligns with the current climate in Portugal regarding the upcoming state's budget for 2025 and on-going educational reforms. As articulated by Fenprof, the occasion is seen not only as a celebration but also as an opportunity to "reassert the positions and proposals of teachers for future negotiations," particularly in the context of the national budget discussions. The theme "Valorising the Teacher's Voice," set by Educational International and UNESCO, resounds as a potent message targeting governmental policies.
Portuguese Teachers Rally for Recognition and Investment (Illustration)
Meanwhile, the Federação Nacional da Educação (FNE) is emphasising the crucial societal role played by teachers, advocating for enhanced recognition and investment in education. The organisation warns against cuts to educational funding, asserting that "investment is crucial to achieve quality education." As part of their initiatives, the FNE is set to unfurl a "Thanks, Teacher" flag at schools nationwide and has communicated their educational priorities to Fernando Alexandre, the Minister for Education, Science, and Innovation.
In addition to the capital's events, the observance of World Teachers' Day extends throughout Portugal with regional activities, including voluntary blood donations in the Azores, a concert in Madeira, and a communal gathering in Viana do Castelo. On the island of Terceira, the Sindicato dos Professores da Região Açores alongside the União de Sindicatos de Angra do Heroísmo are organising various events, including a communal lunch at Monte Brasil.
World Teachers' Day, celebrated annually on October 5th since 1994, was instituted following a joint recommendation by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNESCO in 1966. This day honours the dedication of educators who commit their lives to teaching and shaping society. As such, the day is both a celebration and a reminder of the pivotal role education plays in societal development.
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