{
  "id": 12072904,
  "title": "World Teachers’ Day: Let’s acknowledge the teachers who find a way for every child",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/world-teachers-day-lets-acknowledge-the-teachers-who-find-a-way-for-12072904",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/10/05/world-teachers-day-education-society-uae/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On World Teachers' Day, it is essential to recognize the educators who empower every child to learn and grow. Many individuals can recall a teacher from their school years, who instilled a sense of encouragement and understanding that left a lasting impression. These teachers play a crucial role in shaping a child's life, particularly for families of children with unique needs. Behind every moment of progress is a teacher who recognizes the child's potential and finds innovative ways to facilitate their learning.\n\nWhen parents entrust their child to a teacher, they place immense trust in that person. This trust stems from the teacher's responsibility to provide necessary support and respect for the child. Special education teachers face an additional challenge, as they must navigate existing systems and devise methods to cater to each individual student's needs. Their daily tasks involve setting learning goals and determining the best approach to help each student achieve them.\n\nTo achieve these goals, special education teachers employ various strategies tailored to each student. They might incorporate drawing, movement, interactive activities, or familiar objects to make information accessible. Creating these resources often demands hours of thoughtfulness, as the teacher learns about the student's preferences and abilities. Once implemented, the student's response informs the teacher's next steps, allowing them to adapt and refine their teaching methods accordingly.\n\nRecognizing a student's understanding goes beyond verbal communication; it may manifest through actions or choices. By identifying these responses, teachers can build upon the student's strengths and provide opportunities for further growth. Knowledge of the child's interests and what makes them comfortable guides the teacher in developing more effective teaching strategies.\n\nFamilies play an integral part in this process, as they contribute valuable insights into their child's preferences and daily life. The progress reported in school records may seem minimal, but families understand the significance of these milestones. They recognize the efforts that led to these achievements and the possibilities they unlock for their child's future. For teachers, these reports offer direction for subsequent lessons and future goals.\n\nOn this Teachers' Day, all educators deserve our respect and appreciation. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the teachers at Zayed Authority for People of Determination and to special education teachers worldwide. Their dedication demands practical support, including adequate time for preparation, suitable resources, and opportunities to enhance their professional knowledge. These resources empower teachers to transform their understanding of a student into an effective learning experience.\n\nI join families in expressing our deepest gratitude to those teachers who patiently explain, create new tools, and offer students the time and encouragement they need. The teacher whose name a family remembers years later may have been the first to help them envision their child's potential. May God bestow upon them the blessings of their work and reward the care and commitment they dedicate to this vital responsibility.",
  "summary": "Many of us can still name a teacher from our school years. We remember a voice, a word of encouragement or the moment something finally made sense. Years later, these memories remind us how deeply a teacher can influence a life . For families of children of determination , that influence may be remembered through a moment when their child found a way to communicate or learnt to do something…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "World Teachers’ Day: Let’s acknowledge the teachers who find a way for every child",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/world-teachers-day-lets-acknowledge-the-teachers-who-find-a-way-for",
        "published": "2026-10-05T04:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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