Over 72 Saudi teachers win local and international awards in past year
Education Minister Yousef Al-Benyan says over 72 Saudi teachers received local and international awards last year, with students winning more than 400 prizes.
Over 72 Saudi teachers were honored with local and international awards in the past year, according to Education Minister Yousef Al-Benyan. In addition, more than 400 prizes were won by Saudi students. Al-Benyan made these announcements during a government press conference, attributing the students' success to the investments made in their teachers.
The minister also revealed that the ministry has established a platform for continuous remote professional development, benefiting over 500,000 employees in the education sector.
Al-Benyan stressed the crucial role of teachers in the education system, highlighting a comprehensive professional development training plan for educators. This plan, one of the most extensive in the country's education system, aims to elevate the standard of professional development for all staff at various educational levels. Through the Human Capability Development Program initiative, 60,000 teachers received training last year, further emphasizing the government's commitment to enhancing the quality of education through its teaching workforce.
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