admin The largest multinational Olympiad organised by Suraasa for teachers was announced recently – The International Teachers’ Olympiad (ITO). In 2022, the Olympiad was held successfully, and now in 2023, registrations from over 300,000 teachers from 10,000+ schools across 45+ countries have come. ITO provides a platform for teachers to receive well-deserved recognition, professional development guidance, international exposure, and huge cash rewards.
From 15th August 2023, registrations open for ITO and can be done online itself. According to a source, The Olympiad will be held on 7th October 2023. All teachers aspiring, in-service, and retired are eligible to register. During the Olympiad, teachers would undergo a one-hour assessment. Based on their performance, they receive a confidential pedagogy report highlighting what they’re good at & where they can improve. They also receive growth plans for the next 6 months. These plans act as a roadmap to track their progress, guiding them towards becoming even more effective educators.
In 2022, the initiative witnessed registrations from over 68,000+ teachers from 5500+ schools across 30+ countries. Cash prizes of INR 20 Lakhs were distributed to the top teachers. The upcoming edition promises to be even more rewarding, with total cash prizes up to INR 30 Lakhs up for grabs.
Rishabh Khanna, Founder & CEO, Suraasa, expressed his excitement for the Olympiad, stating, “ITO celebrates teachers and aims to provide them the respect and recognition they deserve on a global platform. Teachers have loved the idea and are rushing to put their names on the registration waitlist. The Olympiad established itself as an ultimate tool for teachers to discover their true teaching potential in 2022 and will do it again in 2023. The idea is to make it an annual reflection and progress measurement opportunity for teachers.”
By recognizing and celebrating deserving teachers, ITO places them at the heart of the education transformation. It’s encouraging to see all stakeholders responding very positively to the initiative. Its impact ripples across classrooms and learning communities, ultimately setting new standards and nurturing a progressive educational landscape.
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