President Begaj Opens the Institution’s Doors to Teachers Who Have Contributed Across Generations on March 7
President Bajram Begaj hosted a special reception today in honor of retired teachers who have served in various regions of Albania throughout the years.
The event coincided with Teacher’s Day, marking the opening of the First Albanian School, where he shared personal reflections on the impact teachers have had on his life and delivered messages to new educators about the challenges currently faced by Albanian society.
On this occasion, President Begaj extended his best wishes for March 7, expressing gratitude and appreciation for the effort, dedication, and contribution that Albanian teachers have made in educating and inspiring generations to pursue their dreams.
The President recalled the difficulties and sacrifices of these educators over the years, thanking them on behalf of all students for fulfilling their noble mission with patience, love, and commitment.
“This beautiful celebration in honor of the noble individuals who have always served as models of wisdom and dedication should also be a day of reflection for our commitment to value and support teachers in our society,” President Begaj stated in his speech dedicated to the teachers, emphasizing that “A society that values its teachers is a conscious society, as only through quality education of generations can a prosperous and sustainable future be built.”
President Begaj noted, “March 7 reminds us of the great sacrifices we have had to make over the centuries to consolidate educational institutions and educate generations in the beautiful Albanian language.” He described this day as a continual reminder of the undeniable impact that teachers have on everyone’s life, in society, and on the future of generations.
Referring to today’s realities and technological changes, the President saw this as a new opportunity for learning but stressed that nothing can replace the human interaction between student and teacher: “A computer can provide information, but it cannot teach life values, civic responsibility, or community living. An algorithm can analyze data, but it cannot inspire a child to dream. The teacher remains and will always be the key factor in education. They are the bridge between knowledge and character development, the guide for the proper use of modern technology, and a catalyst for personal development and inspiration to change the world.”
Facing new challenges in society, President Begaj highlighted that the teacher remains a role model, despite the great challenge of being in this profession today, as children grow up in a world with abundant information sources, including fake news, and the influence of social media.
In this context, President Begaj advised teachers to exercise their responsibility in this difficult mission, serving future generations and the country, and encouraged them to strengthen the foundations of quality education.
“Albania needs teachers who do not just assign grades but who foster knowledge, dreams, and help build a society with critical thinking and strong democratic values and patriotism. We need to be a nation that reads, a nation that studies, a nation that advances with the power of intellect and a thirst for knowledge. In this battle, teachers are on the front line. We cannot have a strong Albania without quality education, and we cannot have quality education without valued, supported, well-treated, and well-trained teachers. If we want a better future, we must start with those who contribute to the educated citizens of tomorrow: the teachers,” the President concluded, extending his wishes to the teachers for March 7.
