'I Have a Dream': Teacher Laura Wants to See Supported, Motivated Educators

A teacher named Laura, who works in Jūrmala, has shared her vision of what Latvia's educational environment should look like four years from now. Her central wish concerns the wellbeing of educators — Laura hopes that in the future, teachers across Latvia will feel motivated and receive the support they need in their work.

Laura also expressed hope that students themselves would benefit from such changes. In her view, if teachers are supported and motivated, this will have a positive effect on children's attitude toward learning — they would come to school with enthusiasm rather than viewing it as an obligation.

The teacher emphasizes that children should have access to everything necessary to properly acquire knowledge. In her view, education is not a one-sided process — it is a collaboration between students and teachers, in which both sides can grow and strive toward excellence. Laura expressed hope that Latvian schools could develop into environments where both children and teachers work together toward excellence — with children becoming strong personalities and teachers becoming outstanding professionals in their field.

Laura's reflection fits into a broader conversation about what the future of Latvia's education system might look like and what is needed to make the teaching profession more attractive and sustainable. Her personal dream mirrors needs felt daily by many teachers — for recognition, support, and motivation to keep working in education.