The Faculty of Education at the University of La Laguna hosted the official presentation of UNESCO's World Report on Teachers last week. This internationally recognized document analyzes, using comparative evidence and objective data, the current situation of teachers in different countries, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing the teaching profession in today's global context.
The event brought together more than 150 people, including university students, education professionals and institutional representatives, creating a space for reflection and dialogue on the future of education and the transformative role of teaching staff.
The day was opened by José Manuel García Fraga, Vice-Rector for Teaching at the University of La Laguna; Esperanza Ceballos Vacas, dean of the Faculty of Education; and Jafeth Alonso Estupiñán, The presentation was given by the Director General of Universities and Research of the Ministry of Universities, Science, Innovation and Culture of the Government of the Canary Islands. Itahisa Pérez Pérez, Professor at the Faculty of Education and president of the organizing committee.
The World Report was presented by José María González Ochoa, representative of the SM Foundation, who detailed its main conclusions and lines of analysis, highlighting the urgency of strengthening teacher training, the social recognition of the profession and the improvement of working conditions at the international level.
A round table discussion was then held, moderated by Mónica Dios Rodríguez, professor in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Education and Language and pedagogical director of Social Innovation Laboratory of the University of La Laguna (LabINS ULL), with the participation of specialists in the field of education: José Ramón Barroso Arteaga, secondary school teacher and member of the Canary Islands School Council; Diana Dorta, primary school teacher and founder of Taking the competitive exam in a female setting; Nino Cervera Martín, professor, writer and co-founder of Cambium Education; and Carmen María Cabeza Rivero, a high school teacher and actress, who brought a creative and humorous perspective to the challenges of the profession.
This activity has been made possible through the collaboration between UNESCO, the SM Foundation, the University of La Laguna (through its Faculty of Education), the Social Innovation Laboratory (LabINS ULL), the Diversity, Health and Education Research Group (DISAE), and the Directorate General for Universities and Research of the Canary Islands Government's Ministry of Universities, Science, Innovation and Culture. All these entities share a common commitment to improving education systems and building fairer, more inclusive, and more humane learning environments capable of responding to the challenges facing education today.
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