Leader of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei appreciated the society of teachers and called them as anonymous soldiers of the Islamic society.

The Leader made the remarks in a meeting with the teachers and officials from the Ministry of Education concurrent with the Teachers’ Day in Iran, reported Taqrib News Agency (TNA).
 
The Leader appreciated the society of teachers and called them “anonymous soldiers” of the Islamic society who serve in the remote areas of the country.
 
Ayatollah Khamenei hailed the “struggle” by Iranian teachers in the path of education and said,” Teachers are nurturing the children of the nation and pave the way towards a bright future laying ahead.”
 
The Leader expressed regret over the damages brought to the process of education in Iran as a result of the coronavirus circumstances, social protests and insecurity.
 
Ayatollah Khamenei reiterated revival of “Iranian-Islamic identity and national character” in the adolescents and youths as a key mission.
 
The Leader called on the officials to ponder and review the current path of education and also assessment of its efficiency for the country and added,” The diplomacy of education should be to teach sciences that benefit the present and future of our country.”
 
“The Plan for Fundamental Reforms in Education” was another key topic discussed by the Leader of the Islamic Republic providing five recommendations in Tuesday address to the education officials:
 
First, the plan for reforms should be completed and constantly updated
Second, this plan should be resolutely supported and carried out
Third, no rival or parallel version of the plan should be created
Fourth, the details for practicing the plan, from the secretariat to the school, should be explained and supported by the administration and parliament
Fifth, this blueprint should also detail the scales for constant evaluation of the advancements made in this line.
 
Leader of the Islamic Republic stressed inclusion of the Islamic concepts and introduction of the Islamic and Iranian dignitaries in the process of updating the school books.
 
Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in a meeting with the leading teachers and officials from the Ministry of Education on 12^th of Ordibehesht (April 2) which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Ayatollah Morteza Mottahari (1919-1979) which is dubbed as National Teachers Day in Iran.