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By: Chanel Spence, April 1, 2022

Ninety-six aspiring school leaders have been equipped to assume roles in the nation’s schools, having successfully completed the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL) Aspiring Principals’ Programme. The graduates, who...

(FILE) Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks at a recent virtual town hall on the full resumption of face-to-face classes.

Principals Urged To Craft Programmes To Aid Struggling Students

By: Chanel Spence, April 1, 2022

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), is in discussion with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Leslie Campbell, during a recent ceremony to hand over antiseptic wipes donated by Jamaica’s Consul General of New York, Alsion Roache Wilson, at the Foreign Ministry’s headquarters in downtown Kingston, recently. The special partnership project was undertaken as part of the Consulate General of Jamaica, New York’s Economic Diplomacy and Social/COVID-19 Programme. The aim of the programme is to leverage the Consulate General’s diplomatic connections and network for the socio-economic development of Jamaica.

PHOTO: Education Ministry Receives Wipes

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Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN), Shereika Mills, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (March 29).

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JYAN Works With Stakeholders To Protect Health And Wellness Of Students

The Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN) has been working with various stakeholders to protect the health and wellness of students at all levels of the education system. Addressing a recent...

By: Judith Hunter, March 30, 2022

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Positive Behaviour Programme For Schools

The Ministry of Education and Youth is looking to fast track implementation of the School-wide Positive Behaviour Intervention and Support (SWPBIS) initiative. This, in response to incidents of violent conflicts...

By: Douglas McIntosh, March 28, 2022

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Smooth Sitting Of PEP Ability Test

The Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting smooth administration of the 2022 Grade Six Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Ability Test on Thursday (March 24). Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams,...

By: Douglas McIntosh, March 25, 2022

Administrative Assistant for the Editorial and Photography Department, at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) and past student of Brown's Hall Primary School Annastacia Saunders (left), presents a tablet to Grade-three student, Renecia Perry (centre), during a handover ceremony at the school Monday (March 21). At right is Managing Editor for the Editorial and Photography Department at the agency, Beverley Sinclair. The agency, in partnership with the Digicel Foundation, donated 10 tablets to students from the school who are in need of access to the online learning platforms.

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JIS Donates 10 Tablets To Brown’s Hall Primary School

Ten students from the Brown’s Hall Primary School in rural St. Catherine have benefited from a donation of tablets, which will enable them to access online tools to support learning....

By: Chanel Spence, March 25, 2022

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Audit To Be Conducted On Use Of Metal Detectors In Schools

Beginning Monday, March 28, the Ministry of Education and Youth will be conducting a full audit of the extent to which metal detectors are being used in public schools. Portfolio...

By: Douglas McIntosh, March 25, 2022

(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.

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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....

By: Judith Hunter, March 25, 2022

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.

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Duchess Of Cambridge Lauds Shortwood Teachers’ College

Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have extended commendation to Shortwood Teachers’ College for its commitment to excellence in education. In their visit to the institution located...

By: Rochelle Williams, March 23, 2022

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).

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Emphasis On Parents And Students During Maths Week

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