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(FILE) National Mathematics Coordinator, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, and Chair for the Primary Specialist Teacher Model Oversight Committee, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, addresses a JIS Think Tank on June 5.
(FILE) National Mathematics Coordinator, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, and Chair for the Primary Specialist Teacher Model Oversight Committee, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, addresses a JIS Think Tank on June 5.

Emphasis On Parents And Students During Maths Week

The Ministry of Education and Youth is expected to impact more than 20,000 students along with parents during Maths Week, which will be observed from March 27 to April 1. This year’s theme is ‘Born to do Maths’, and according...
Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge (left), speaks with young students of the Shortwood Practising Primary and Infant School. Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, visited the Shortwood Teachers’ College in St. Andrew on Wednesday (March 23). The Duke and Duchess met briefly with researchers and members of the early-childhood faculty to discuss the administration of early-childhood education in Jamaica. The Royal couple is on a three-day (March 22 to 24) official visit to the island as part of activities to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of The Duke
Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge (left), speaks with young students of the Shortwood Practising Primary and Infant School. Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, visited the Shortwood Teachers’ College in St. Andrew on Wednesday (March 23). The Duke and Duchess met briefly with researchers and members of the early-childhood faculty to discuss the administration of early-childhood education in Jamaica. The Royal couple is on a three-day (March 22 to 24) official visit to the island as part of activities to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of The Duke's grandmother, Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II, marking 70 years since her ascension to the throne.

Duchess Of Cambridge Lauds Shortwood Teachers’ College
Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge, engages with students from Shortwood Practising Primary and Infant, during a visit to Shortwood Teachers’ College in St. Andrew this morning (March 23).
Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge, engages with students from Shortwood Practising Primary and Infant, during a visit to Shortwood Teachers’ College in St. Andrew this morning (March 23).

PHOTOS: Their Royal Highnesses Visit Shortwood Teachers’ College
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Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (fourth left), with (from left) Secretary General of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Nicely; President of the Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations (USA) Inc., Lesleyann Samuels; President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Winston Smith; Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, Alsion Wilson and Chairman, Jamaica Diaspora Task Force Action Network (JDTAN), Leo Gilling, at the opening of the Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force Seventh Education Summit, at the Marymount College in Manhattan, New York, on March 21.

Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force Stages Education Summit
Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe (left), looks on as University of the West Indies (UWI) student Katherine Bryan-Rattray (second right) presents the proceeds of a fundraiser to Director of the Mt. Olivet Boys’ Home, Patrick Newman. At right is Nordia Thompson, also of UWI. The students participated in the Applied Group Dynamics course, which raised funds towards the purchase of tablets for the boys at the Home. The facility, located in Walderston, Manchester, was adopted by the JIS in 2009 and remains the agency’s main corporate social responsibility project.
Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe (left), looks on as University of the West Indies (UWI) student Katherine Bryan-Rattray (second right) presents the proceeds of a fundraiser to Director of the Mt. Olivet Boys’ Home, Patrick Newman. At right is Nordia Thompson, also of UWI. The students participated in the Applied Group Dynamics course, which raised funds towards the purchase of tablets for the boys at the Home. The facility, located in Walderston, Manchester, was adopted by the JIS in 2009 and remains the agency’s main corporate social responsibility project.

Mount Olivet Boys’ Home Benefit From UWI Students’ Fundraiser

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his 2022/23 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 17).
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$1B To Address Learning Loss

The Government will provide $1billion in the upcoming fiscal year, for the employment of temporary teachers to help students recover from learning loss experienced during the disruption of face-to-face classes. This will be primarily facilitated through the Ministry of Education and Youth’s Extra Lessons Programme. The disclosure was made by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, while he made...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his 2022/23 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 17).
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Committee To Monitor Implementation Of Education Transformation Commission Report Recommendations

An Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) will be established to monitor execution of the recommendations in the Education Transformation Commission report. The announcement was made by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, while making his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 17). He said the oversight committee will be chaired by...
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Principal of the Petersfield Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland, Susan Rattray-Hammond.
Education

Programme At Petersfield Primary And Infant School To Assist Parents

The Petersfield Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland is seeking to make an impact with its recently launched Parents’ Support Programme (PSP). This programme, which began in February, targets the parents of three-year-old students who are a part of the school’s infant department by assisting them to navigate the challenges that come with parenthood. In an interview with JIS News,...
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Members of the Spectrum Management Authority team who helped to decorate the building for the 2022 Jamaica Day Best Decorated Building Competition, which they won.
EducationTechnology

SMA Wins Jamaica Day Best-Decorated Building Competition

Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) has taken the top spot in the 2022 Best Decorated Building Competition, organised by the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY). Second place went to the Spanish Town Municipal Building, which is a part of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, while the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce came in third. The competition...
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Principal of Farm Primary and Infant school in St James, Richard Miller (right, engages with grade-six students (from left), Tavarie Clarke, Chevonae Wint and Arianna Green, during lunch break on Monday (March 7).
EducationYouth

New Strategies To Improve Students’ Learning Skills

The administrations of the Farm and Glendevon primary and infant schools in St. James have said that emphasis is being placed on improving the literacy and numeracy skills among students at all grade levels as full face-to-face classes resume. Speaking with JIS News, Principal of Farm Primary and Infant School, Richard Miller, said educational strategies have been put in place...
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