Education
September 13, 2024
Barbados Ministry of Education Reopens Alma Parris Memorial Secondary School for Special Needs Students Amid Calls for Expansion
The Ministry of Education plans to reopen Alma Parris Memorial Secondary School for special needs students in 2025, supported by key stakeholders and calls for additional similar schools.
September 12, 2024
Alma Parris Academy Prepares to Reopen to Address Special Needs Education Challenges in Partnership with Ministry of Education
Alma Parris Academy to reopen in a preparatory phase for Special Needs Education, focusing on tailored learning approaches and diagnostic testing for individualized educational plans. Ministry aims to address increasing challenges effectively.
September 12, 2024
Ministry of Education Reassigns School Principals Across Primary and Secondary Levels for New School Year
The Ministry of Education has reassigned 16 school principals for the new school year, with changes in 11 primary schools and 5 secondary schools to address educational leadership needs.
September 12, 2024
Ministry of Education Reassigns School Principals Across Island in Efforts to Enhance Leadership
The Ministry of Education reassigns school principals in Barbados to enhance leadership and address educational needs. Changes affect 11 primary and 5 secondary schools, effective immediately.
September 12, 2024
Celebrating Sir Shridath Surendranath 'Sonny' Ramphal: Chancellor's Medal Presentation at UWI Cave Hill Campus
Professor Emeritus Sir Henry Fraser delivers a citation at UWI, Cave Hill Campus in 2011, honoring Sir Shridath Surendranath Ramphal. The speech highlights Ramphal's background, character traits, and family history.
September 12, 2024
Caribbean Association for Probation and Parole (CAPP) Taking Steps to Modernize Regional Criminal Justice System
The Caribbean Association for Probation and Parole (CAPP) aims to standardize services, enhance collaboration, and modernize the region's criminal justice system through a formal network and evidence-based policy reforms.
September 12, 2024
Ministry of Education Prepares Schools for Michaelmas Term, Alma Parris to Reopen by 2025
Minister of Education Kay McConney announces school readiness for Michaelmas term next week. Alma Parris School set to reopen by January 2025. Maintenance program ongoing despite supply challenges.
September 12, 2024
Community Activist Dr. Janal Browne Helps Local Students with Back-to-School Initiative in St Michael Communities
Community activist Dr. Janal Browne donates school supplies and vouchers to children in neglected St Michael communities, ensuring they are equipped for the new academic year. Initiatives also support local businesses.
September 12, 2024
Minister of Education Announces Year-Round School Repairs to Address Infrastructure Needs and Minimize Disruption
Minister of Education Kay McConney shifts school repairs from summer-only to year-round, aiming to address infrastructural needs and reduce disruption to academic year. Repairs ongoing with contingency plans in place.
September 12, 2024
Ministry of Education Issues Apology Over Principal Reassignments, Vows Improvement: A Recap
Ministry of Education apologizes for last-minute principal reassignments and exclusion of acting principals from interviews. Measures to improve accountability and support for educators announced. Association of Public Primary School Principals criticizes handling.
September 11, 2024
Barbados Faces Decline in Child Literacy Due to Pandemic Disruptions: Expert Insights
The decline in literacy among children in Barbados is linked to the pandemic and changes in literacy definitions. Efforts are being made to enhance literacy skills and promote education.
September 11, 2024
Understanding the Whole Child: Critiques of Traditional Education Methods and the Growing Importance of Social and Emotional Learning in Modern Schools
This article explores the concept of educating the 'whole child' based on John Dewey's ideas, addressing criticisms of teaching solely subjects, and the role of teachers in social and emotional learning.