Teachers who light up hope for world education
To help poor children better understand Computer Science, a teacher in Ghana meticulously drew the Microsoft Word interface on the blackboard.
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Teachers who light up hope for world education |
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Without a computer, Ghanaian teacher Owura Kwadwo meticulously draws the Microsoft Word interface on the blackboard to help his students visualize their lessons. After his story went viral on social media, the rural school where he teaches received donations of computers from philanthropists. Microsoft also invited him to an event in Singapore, honoring the teacher for his creativity and dedication to his profession. |
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Teacher Rajesh Kumar Sharma is considered a hero in New Delhi, India for opening a free “school” under a bridge for poor children in nearby villages. He had to drop out of college in his third year due to financial difficulties, so he didn’t want children to go through the same situation. |
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Chris Ulmer, a special education teacher in Florida, spends the first 10 minutes of each class praising each student. He believes this helps boost each child’s confidence and self-esteem. |
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Teacher Carl Schneider at Whitney Achievement Elementary School (Tennessee, USA) takes young students from home to school every day. |
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Some American teachers have set up “convenience closets” at school, providing necessary items to students who need them. |
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“Today I look as beautiful as you!”, said a teacher in Brazil after deciding to style her hair exactly like her student’s. The girl was often bullied by her classmates because of her unusual hair. |
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Kinsey French, a special education teacher in Kentucky (USA), invited her entire class to her wedding. The students with Down syndrome came to the altar dressed as angels, witnessing their second mother experiencing the happiest day. |
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Without a map, the teacher drew the whole thing by hand. The photo was taken by a student and shared on the social network Imgur, receiving praise from thousands of people. |
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A student’s babysitter was unavailable when needed, so she was forced to take her four-year-old daughter to class. Seeing the child start to throw a tantrum, the professor came to comfort her and decided to hold her while lecturing. |
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ShaRee Castlebury, a teacher in Oklahoma, bought a white dress and let her students create their own designs with crayons. She treasured the artworks, wore them to class at a party, and then displayed them as souvenirs. |