Polish teacher nominated for global, prestigious award

History and philosophy teacher, Przemysław Staroń, from the Secondary School No. 2 in Sopot was on the list of 50 candidates nominated for the 2020 Varkey Foundation World Teachers' Prize organized in cooperation with UNESCO. The $1 million prize, awarded for six years, is the largest distinction of its kind.

Przemysław Staroń, nominated for the World Teachers' Prize 2020, was selected from over 12,000 candidates and applications from over 140 countries around the world.

"Today, more than ever, in a world of competing priorities, governments of all countries need to invest in teachers to fulfill their commitments to ensure universal, high-quality education by 2030," Stefania Giannini, deputy director-general for education at UNESCO, she said.
 
Przemysław Staroń teaches philosophy, ethics, art history, and culture - often underestimated items, although they are necessary for comprehensive education. Thanks to recognized teaching methods, philosophical tools, creative techniques, and social media, he has developed an original approach to teaching and learning, using a variety of solutions - from board games to Lego blocks.

As many as 40 of his students won the Philosophy Olympics in Poland, and the school is currently at the forefront of national institutions in this respect. As a result, Przemysław Staroń was awarded several awards, including "Man of the Year" by Gazeta Wyborcza, "Teacher of the Year 2018", the President of Sopot Award.

(WBJ)