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Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Michelle McIntosh Harvey.

CPFSA Looking At Discreet Messaging Line for Children

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is looking to establish a discreet messaging facility through which children can contact the entity for assistance. Acting Chief Executive Officer, Michelle McIntosh Harvey, made the disclosure during the Love 101 radio...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, addresses the 2023 graduating class of Christiana High School, during the graduation ceremony held at the Kendal Camp and Conference Centre in Manchester on Wednesday (July 5).

PHOTOS: Christiana High School Graduation

Senior Education Officer, Ministry of Education and Youth, Susan Nelson Smith (second left) and Principal, Mona Heights Primary School, Alex Hepburn (left), engage with student Karyn Allen during the institution’s school-leaving exercise at the Jamaica College Auditorium in St. Andrew on July 5.

PHOTOS: Mona Heights Primary Graduation Exercise

Executive Director of the Early Childhood Commission, Karlene DeGrasse Deslandes (left) and Chief Executive Officer of Digicel Foundation Jodi-Ann McFarlane, play with children on the colour-coded mat inside the new Inclusive Classroom at Bethabara Infant School, which was officially opened on July 5.

Inclusive Classroom Opens at Bethabara Infant School

Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses graduates of Old Harbour Primary School during the institution’s school-leaving ceremony on July 5. The function was held at the school’s campus in St. Catherine.

PHOTOS: Old Harbour Primary School-Leaving Ceremony

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing journalists during Wednesday’s (July 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

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PISA National Report Expected By January 2024

A national report stemming from Jamaica’s participation in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is expected by January 2024. It will provide a wealth of data about Jamaica’s educational achievements, while allowing for benchmarking on a global scale. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, who made the disclosure during Wednesday’s (July 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica...

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Continue to Support Children In High School – Minister Williams

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, is urging parents to continue to support their children as they transition to high school. Speaking at Hope Valley Experimental School’s graduation exercise at the University of the West Indies Chapel in Mona on Wednesday (July 5), the Minister said parental involvement is a critical factor in children’s educational success. “They are...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking during the opening ceremony for The Mico University College’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Century International Conference at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Tuesday (July 4).

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Education Ministry Looking to Introduce Integrated STEM Teaching Methodologies for Students

The Ministry of Education and Youth is looking to introduce and implement integrated Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education teaching methodologies to enhance student learning experiences. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says this will see students working hands-on or in groups on STEM-related activities to promote practical problem-and project-based learning. The shift in methodology comes as the Government places...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 4).

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House Begins Debate on Amendment to Child Care and Protection Act

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 4), started debate on the Child Care and Protection (Amendment) (No.2) Act, which will, when passed, bring an end to locking up children who have not committed a criminal offence but who have been deemed uncontrollable. Piloting the legislation, Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, said the National Children’s Registry receives...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

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Virtual Job-Recruitment Platform for Teachers Coming

Schools looking to recruit teachers and educators seeking employment are to benefit from a virtual job-recruitment platform being implemented by the Ministry of Education and Youth. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, who indicated that “we’re adding [this platform] for the first time this year”. “Both schools and teachers looking for positions can meet each other in...

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43 Per Cent Decline In Teacher Resignation

The Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting a 43 per cent decline in teacher resignation from January to June this year, when compared to the same period last year. “In January to June 2022, our internal figures show 506 resignations versus 287 [this year],” said Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, during a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on...

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Young School-Leavers Encouraged to Pave Way for Families

Graduates of Lyssons Primary School in St. Thomas have been encouraged to pave the way for their families as they take on the next stage of their lives, by Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe. “Your parents and [other relatives] have invested in you… . Whatever you can do to open the...