SAEDNEWS: President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that schools and teachers are pivotal in shaping Iran’s future, asserting that genuine societal change arises from heartfelt belief, not slogans, force, or mere claims.
According to Saed News, citing Mehr, President Masoud Pezeshkian, at the opening of the 38th National Education Leaders Conference, stated: “There is no place more important than teachers, schools, kindergartens, and elementary schools in building the country’s future. The country cannot be fixed with slogans, nor can society be reformed by mere claims. Force cannot change behavior; behavioral change comes from the heart and must originate from within.”
He continued: “Once a change takes root in the heart, it cannot easily be removed. People are willing to give their life to achieve a goal they truly believe in.”
Pezeshkian explained that beliefs and values are planted by teachers in the hearts of students, shaping their minds, interactions, and problem-solving skills.
He remarked: “Why are our children in certain regions, and even many parts of the country, dissatisfied with public schools? Parents are dissatisfied, and children are not receiving proper education. This pain is not easily digestible, and we must find solutions.”
He added: “Does this mean we cannot solve it? That’s nothing. We must be able to solve much more than this. The will to solve comes from deep within humans. If we have the resolve, we can overcome any challenge. When a person feels pain, they cannot sleep and will seek someone to heal it. The greater the pain, the greater the effort to find a solution. If there is no problem, what would one seek? We have problems in justice, quality, behavior, and education.”
The President emphasized the need to nurture students to care for their country, people, and society, grow with love and friendship, and work to solve societal problems.
“All of this begins in schools and classrooms. Even after 50 or 60 years, I still remember some of my teachers. Their behaviors and mannerisms remain in my mind, even though many of their spoken words have faded. How should I behave to effect change in society and in a child? You, dear teachers and principals, are the ones who can transmit this.”
