The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will continue to implement strategies to improve the performance of students in mathematics at the primary and secondary levels. This was stated by National Mathematics Coordinator, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, at a mathematics forum hosted by the Ministry recently, at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, St. Andrew. More than 40 educators, consisting of mathematics specialists,...

More than 63,755 students have enrolled in the Career Advancement Programme (CAP) since its implementation seven years ago. An initiative under the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, CAP provides an opportunity for students aged 16 to 18, to gain valuable training and skills for the job market or to further their education. In addition to the job-ready training, CAP...

Scores of teachers and principals in South West St. Elizabeth were presented with tokens of appreciation on Teachers’ Day (May 10), by State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green. Key rings and greeting cards were given to the recipients, while Councillors of the area presented each school with a cake. There are 17 primary,...

An Oversight Committee, headed by Professor Maureen Samms-Vaughan, has been established to oversee the development of a comprehensive strategy to revitalise the vision for Jamaican children eight years and younger. This was stated by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, during the Senate’s sitting on Friday, May 5. The Oversight Committee will have responsibility for...

Government is to provide additional support for Genesis Academy, a private institution which caters to students with learning challenges. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, gave the commitment during a visit to the school’s South Camp Road location in Kingston on Thursday, May 11. Mr. Reid said he is pleased with the quality of education being...

Principal of Lennon High School, Dr. Donald Johnson, has hailed the Government for removing auxiliary fees and increasing the budgetary allocation to the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH). “The socio-economic status of many parents of students attending school in Jamaica is cause for concern. The Government must, therefore, be commended for the great work they are doing...

The Special Education Policy, which seeks to fulfil the academic requirements of students with special needs, is expected to be brought to Cabinet for approval within another month. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, who said it is “urgent and important” that this policy is implemented to cater to the diverse...