Ministry of Education Undersecretary Praises Efforts of "Teach for Qatar" in Attracting Teachers

Doha, August 08 (QNA) - HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi praised the efforts of the "Teach for Qatar" organization in attracting teachers to work in public schools in the State to build generations in light of their efficiency and diverse experience. This came during his visit to Aspire Academy "Summer Institute" where HE met with the fifth batch of "Teach for Qatar", who will join the education system in public schools starting from the next academic year 2018-2019. Dr. Al Nuaimi welcomed the introduction of this remarkable group of citizens and residents in education, praising their passion for the profession and their willingness to contribute to building the generations, especially in light of their varied and efficient experience, as they were selected after a long series of actions and steps by the organization including the Summer Institute, which is the last step before their formal appointment by the ministry. During the meeting, Dr. Al Naimi stressed the importance of the role of the teacher in the educational system as the basis for its success and excellence, expressing his happiness with what he heard from them about their aspirations and their desire to contribute to the development of education. During the visit, HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education also met with Chief Executive Officer of "Teach for Qatar" Nasser Yousuf Al Jaber, and a number of officials of the organization. HE praised the organization's efforts and its leading role in attracting teachers and joining the public schools in Qatar, adding that the organization complemented the role of the State in attracting qualified teachers to contribute to the achievement of Qatar National Vision 2030. The Summer Institute is a seven-week intensive training program organized by "Teach for Qatar", which aims to train teachers to carry out their public school assignments and strengthen their leadership skills, thereby enabling them to positively influence students in Qatar. "Teach for Qatar" aims to introduce leaders with exceptional talent into the state school system by providing graduates and professionals, both citizens and residents, with the opportunity to inspire students through a two-year enrollment program. (QNA)