President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Dr. Mark Smith, said there is need for a Special Education Act to provide targeted interventions in the education sector. While acknowledging the provisions in the Disabilities Act, he said that legislation that focuses only on special education would ensure critical specialised training and educational resources to meet the needs of students. “In...

‘Music and Visual Art for Change,’ a competition aimed at engaging high school students in creating powerful messages against violence, particularly gun violence, has been launched by the Ministry of Education and Youth. The initiative involves collaboration with the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC). Speaking with JIS News, Director...

The Ministry of Education and Youth is undertaking measures to strengthen schools’ infrastructure to make them more climate resilient, says Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams. “We are revising the Building Standards under the Green Building Strategy. So far, stakeholder consultations have taken place and we are in the process of implementing rainwater harvesting, exploring renewable energy sources such as the...

Several staff members at the St. Catherine-based Innswood High School have been recognised for dedicated service over the last academic year. During a function held on Tuesday (October 15) at the institution’s campus, under the theme ‘Raising the Standard Through Improved Morale’, awards were presented to outstanding teachers across various departments and support staff. Acting Vice Principal of the school,...

The Ministry of Education and Youth expresses grave concern over three recent and highly disturbing incidents involving students, which have surfaced across various social media platforms. These incidents include violence among students and an altercation between law enforcement and a student, all of which have sparked national concern. Incident 1: A 16-year-old Porus High School student has been hospitalized after...

Students attending the media launch for National Debaters’ Week 2024 at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in St. Andrew on Tuesday (October 8), listen attentively to a presentation during the event.

The Ministry of Education and Youth will be employing tactical strategies during the current academic year, aimed at improving student performance in Mathematics. During the recent sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) external examinations, only 39 per cent of Jamaican students received a passing grade in Mathematics. Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kasan Troupe, said the approach will include extended...