This article was originally published on Southeast Asia Globe on 24 February 2021. Written by Phannaro Nhem, a Teach For Cambodia alumnus. The 21st century is set to be defined by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, showcasing the possibilities of interconnection between billions of people across the globe through mobile devices and the internet. It’s an […]
This article was originally published on ISI GROUP Insight on 20 September 2020. Written by Monirath Siv, CEO & Founder of Teach For Cambodia I am a teacher at heart and, in the classroom, I have found the meaning of education and my hope for the Cambodian future. I have learned that at the core […]
Teachers play a critical role in nation-building. They enable the next generation to shape a better future for themselves and for others. Teachers respond to far more demands than just the facilitation of learning. They cater to their students’ holistic needs, model certain behaviors, mindsets, and values, and provide socio-emotional support. They also have to […]
Cambodia suspended in-person class for the fourth time in February 2021, and since the Khmer New Year last week, the capital city of Phnom Penh has been on lockdown. Our fellows, alumni, and staff community are worried about the reality that many students will never return to school and the losses that many returning students […]
500 leaders joined the 1st Cambodia’s Education Policy Forum to discuss key education reforms. Teach For Cambodia CEO spoke about enabling factors for teacher development alongside prominent leaders in education. Current reforms affirm the importance of teacher development. In this rapidly changing world, we need to rethink the future of the education workforce and teacher […]
When Bonreach Kleng first joined the Teach For Cambodia Fellowship in 2019, her greatest fear was public speaking. Now in her second year of the fellowship — and after an incredibly challenging year of teaching through a pandemic — Bonreach found herself sitting as a guest speaker at a virtual colloquium hosted by Teach For […]
When the pandemic forced schools to close in March, students from marginalized families struggled with online learning because many do not own smart devices. Sokunthea Kong knew that a lack of technology could accelerate drop-out rates, especially among students who may already feel behind. She became deeply concerned about her students, knowing that getting them to […]
