Val M. Mendes
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Val M. Mendes
@valmmendes.bsky.social
Lifelong learner #education #SDG4 #rightToEducation #EdTech #inclusion & life. PhD, Chief of Edu at UNESCO 🇺🇳 LAC #edupolicy #innovation #equity #inclusion
Solution Deadline
April 17, 2025 12:00pm EDT

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(In Spanish at UNESCO website: lnkd.in/eEC6riCx )
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April 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Funding: Access to a pool of +$1M in prize funding at selection and additional funding opportunities throughout the program and after.

I’m honored to be part of the judging team, and we’re looking forward to receiving impactful solutions to transform education. Help us spread the word!
April 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
At the launch, we also presented a preliminary overview of the UNESCO Regional Teacher Strategy 2025–2030.
▶️ Rewatch the event: lnkd.in/ePSm4rjG
🗞️ Read the release and access the report: lnkd.in/e4xMCuqh
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April 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
🌎 In Latin America and the Caribbean, 3.2 million teachers are required—mainly to offset high attrition rates caused by overwork, low salaries, and a lack of professional recognition.
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April 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
🌍 Globally, there is an estimated shortfall of 44 million teachers needed to achieve universal, quality education by 2030.
April 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM