UNICEF urges teacher-led digital transformation in Uzbekistan schools
On Teacher’s Day, agency calls for educators to guide AI-driven reforms as country expands training and digital learning platforms
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — UNICEF has urged that teachers remain central to Uzbekistan’s digital transformation in education, warning that technology should empower rather than replace human educators.
According to Daryo News, the call came as the country marked Teacher’s Day on October 1, with more than 600,000 educators recognized for their role in shaping the nation’s future.
UNICEF Representative Regina Castillo said teachers must lead innovation in the classroom. “They should not be replaced by technology and AI. Rather, they have the capacity to harness technology to personalize learning, inspire creativity, and empower every child,” she noted.
Uzbekistan’s education sector employs over 540,000 school teachers and 174,000 pre-primary educators. In collaboration with the government, UNICEF has been introducing professional development programs and digital platforms designed to raise learning outcomes. Among these are Eduten and Teacher Pro, which improved student performance in mathematics by 17% in pilot programs.
At the preschool level, nearly 40,000 educators now use Bolalik Akademiyasi, a digital platform offering training and resources to strengthen early childhood education. To further boost teacher capacity, UNICEF and the Islamic Development Bank established the Jalinga studio, a facility that produces AI-enabled digital and multimedia content for blended learning.
Officials say the next phase will involve expanding nationwide training aligned with international standards, aiming to reach all educators over the next five years. The program is expected to benefit 6.5 million school students and 2.4 million preschoolers, ensuring that digital tools enhance inclusivity and quality in classrooms.
Castillo emphasized that teachers remain the drivers of national transformation. “On Teacher’s Day, we applaud the educators who are engines of human capital development,” she said.
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