“Teacher’s Day”.  Every December 22nd, Cubans acknowledge the excellent work being developed by teachers and professors at all levels --from primary and secondary education to special education and the university, whether in small towns, big cities or even in remote, isolated regions island wide.

Throughout Cuban history, there have existed notable teachers and professors. These include Felix Varela, Jose de La Luz y Caballero, Rafael Maria de Mendive, José Martí, and Enrique José Varona, just to
mention some of those who have left their everlasting imprint.

On this day, we also pay tribute to the thousands of boys and girls who formed the “Conrado Benitez” Brigade of young voluntary teachers and carried out the national literacy campaign that allowed Cuba to be declared the First Country Free of Illiteracy in all of Latin America as early as 1961-- just two years after the triumph of the Revolution.

The tribute is also extended to Cuban educational professionals who are offering their services in  several nations around the world, including Venezuela and Bolivia, where they contribute their expertise to eradicate illiteracy, using the Cuban method “Yo si puedo” (Yes I Can).

On Teacher’s Day, we can’t forget the educational role played by Cuban radio, broadcasting 24 hours a day a varied program that includes music and lessons on how to appropriately use our language, among many other subjects. Indeed, the fundamental function of Cuban radio is to entertain and educate the population. Radio also plays an important social role, always increasing listeners’ knowledge of the most diverse interesting and useful subjects. 

Moreover, the true educational role played by radio is to offer the listener a comprehensive scheduling. By choosing the appropriate theme, it broadcasts useful messages to the audience, and thus, listeners learn something new everyday.

It is worth noting how many teachers have become excellent radio professionals, contributing their expertise to improve radio programming. For that reason, every December 22nd we should congratulate not only teachers, but also Cuban radio workers.

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