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"Thank you teacher"

Children around the world thank teachers for helping them keep learning before, during and after COVID-19 school closures.

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23 September 2020

COVID-19 has caused unprecedented disruption to education, with a peak of more than 1.5 billion children in 190 countries out of school.

During this time, teachers have gone to incredible lengths to help their students keep learning. To every teacher around the world, we have two words for you:

Thank you!

From children and young people in Bhutan and the Philippines, to Uganda and the United States, here it is in their own words:

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How has a teacher supported your child during the #COVID19 pandemic? Tell us in the comments below and join these students in Bhutan in appreciation for every educator helping children learn. As governments make plans to reopen schools, they must listen to the voices of teachers, parents, health professionals, children and young people. @unicef_bhutan #ThankYouTeacher #SchoolReopening #Education #Inspiration

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Dear teacher, thank you for_____. Fill in the blank in the comments below, and join these students in DR Congo in appreciation for those stepping up to keep children learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. To protect children, and their futures, we must work together to ensure every child can access quality, inclusive education. @unicefrdcongo © UNICEF/UNI364522/Desjardins #ThankYouTeacher #SchoolReopening #Education #Inspiration

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Know a teacher who deserves our thanks? Comment below to brighten their day with a kind message from the Maldives.⠀ ⠀ Around 1.5 billion children have been affected by school closures during COVID-19. To protect their future, we're calling on governments to work with teachers, parents and young people to prioritise schools in reopening plans and take all possible measures to reopen safely. @unicefmaldives #ThankYouTeacher #MondayMotivation

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Tag a teacher who deserves a thank you, and join these students in Pakistan showing appreciation for everyone making sure children can keep learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.⠀ ⠀ As schools make plans to reopen after #COVID19 shutdowns, it can’t be business as usual. We’re working with governments and partners to invest in better schools - and reach the most vulnerable children. @unicefpk ⠀ #ThankYouTeacher

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Join these children in the Philippines in appreciation of their teachers!⠀ ⠀ "Dear ma'am, thank you for teaching and loving us because we learn from you. Take care always,” says 10-year-old Sheeva.⠀ ⠀ "Dear teacher, thank you because of you, I learned how to read. Take care,” says 8-year-old Abdulkareem.⠀ ⠀ "When are we going to see each other again? I miss you,” says 9-year-old Shaniah.⠀ ⠀ As millions of children miss out on important in-person learning due to #COVID19, UNICEF is calling for urgent investment in education. ⠀ ⠀ Together with teachers, we must reimagine a world where every child has an equal opportunity to learn. @unicefphils #ThankYouTeacher #SchoolReopening #Education #Inspiration

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I miss my teacher because____. Fill in the blank and join these children in Uganda in appreciation of educators keeping children learning before, during and after #COVID19 school closures.⠀ ⠀ Children might miss their teachers, but they must not miss out on their education. ⠀ ⠀ UNICEF is working with governments to prioritise reopening schools, with measures to help keep students and teachers safe. @unicefuganda © UNICEF/UNI365329/Adriko ⠀ #ThankYouTeacher #SchoolReopening #Education #Inspiration

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I love my teacher because_____. Fill in the blank and join these children in Ukraine in celebrating teachers who have championed education throughout the #COVID19 outbreak. ⠀ ⠀ To reach every child with quality education, we must support our teachers. UNICEF is calling for urgent investment in education - particularly towards marginalised children, including those affected by poverty, disability and conflict. @unicef_ukraine ⠀ © UNICEF/UNI363194/Filippov⠀ ⠀ #ThankYouTeacher #SchoolReopening #Education #Inspiration⠀

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Thank you teachers! Join these students in the USA in appreciation of their teachers’ dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic. As governments reopen schools across the world, they must listen to the voices of teachers, parents, health professionals, children and young people. @unicefclubs @unicefusa #ThankYouTeacher #SchoolReopening #Education

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We asked children what they're looking forward to most about going back to school

We asked 14 children what they were looking forward to most about going back to school after #COVID19 closures.

Their answers are adorable. pic.twitter.com/re6VghnoA4
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