U.S. Department of Education to Co-Host 2023 International Summit on the Teaching Profession in Washington, D.C.

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U.S. Department of Education to Co-Host 2023 International Summit on the Teaching Profession in Washington, D.C.

Global conversations and insights to be shared at press conference on Thursday
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Starting on Wednesday, April 26, the U.S. Department of Education will co-host the 2023 International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP 2023) by welcoming more than 22 member countries, alongside the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and Education International (EI). The first day of the summit will feature remarks from First Lady Jill Biden, as well as attendance from the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) National Teacher of the Year Rebecka Peterson and this year’s delegation of State Teachers of the Year. The theme for this year’s summit is “Poised for the Future: Transformative Teaching for Global Engagement, Sustainability, and Digital Access.” 


Building on the discussions held during the international teaching summits in 2021 and 2022, ISTP 2023 will focus on three areas throughout the week—elevating and enhancing the teaching profession, educating for global and cultural competence and civic engagement, and leveraging digital technologies to ensure equitable access and enhanced learning for all. 


The International Summit on the Teaching Profession is about driving the intentional collaboration students around the world need to fulfill the full promise of education to open doors to better lives and livelihoods,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “Whether it’s building and supporting the next generation of incredible educators, preparing young people to engage globally in an increasingly interconnected world, or seizing the opportunities and managing the risks of digital transformation, our students are counting on governments and organizations alike to come together and invest in their future.  Together, we can—and we will—Raise the Bar in education.”  

 
“This summit shows the power of dialogue between teacher organizations and governments working together to advance education policies which meet the needs of all students. Amid converging global crises, the growing teacher shortage is threatening the right to quality education around the world. Education is humanity’s guarantee for a more sustainable and just future,” said General Secretary of Education International David Edwards. “Investing in the teaching profession is investing in the future.” 


“From its humble beginnings in 2011, through years of controversial debates up to this very moment, the International Summit of the Teaching Profession has always pursued one goal: to bring governments and teacher unions together to build a better future, through education,” said OECD Director for the Directorate for Education and Skills and Special Advisor on Education Policy to the Secretary General Andreas Schleicher. “The OECD is proud to co-host the Summit and to provide the evidence base for it.”  


The member nations attending include: 

  • United States of America 
  • Australia 
  • Austria
  • Canada
  • China
  • Costa Rica
  • Czech Republic
  • Finland
  • Germany
  • Iceland
  • Italy
  • Lithuania
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Portugal
  • Singapore
  • Slovenia
  • South Africa
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Ukraine 

This summit comes on the heels of Secretary Cardona’s recent major address, “Raise the Bar: Lead the World,” where he laid out his continued priorities to promote academic excellence and create pathways for global engagements by providing every student a pathway to multilingualism. 

Who :

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
OECD Director for the Directorate of Education and Skills Andreas Schleicher
OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann
EI President Susan Hopgood
General Secretary of EI David Edwards
EI Special Consultant John Bangs

What : Opening Events
When : Wednesday, April 26, 2023
9-11:30 a.m. ET
(Time is subject to change)
Where : Hamilton Hotel
1001 14th St. NW
Washington, D.C.

Who : First Lady Jill Biden
What : Session 1
When : Wednesday, April 26, 2023
1-1:30 p.m. ET
(Time is subject to change)
Where : Hamilton Hotel
1001 14th St. NW
Washington, D.C.

Who :

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
OECD Director for the Directorate of Education and Skills Andreas Schleicher
General Secretary of EI David Edwards

What :

Press Conference

When :

Thursday, April 27, 2023 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. ET
(Time is subject to change)

Where :

Hamilton Hotel 1001 14th St. NW
Washington, D.C.

RSVP:

If you are interested in covering any of these events or interested in interviewing any member nations directly, please email pressRSVP@ed.gov for coordination.


Who :

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
OECD Director for the Directorate of Education and Skills Andreas Schleicher
General Secretary of EI David Edwards
Singapore Minister for Education Chun Sing Chan

What :

Closing Events

When :

Thursday, April 27, 2023 1:30-3:30 pm ET
(Time is subject to change)

Where :

Hamilton Hotel 1001 14th St. NW
Washington, D.C.

RSVP:

If you are interested in covering any of these events or interested in interviewing any member nations directly, please email pressRSVP@ed.gov for coordination.