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September 16, 2020

Councils to increase support for teachers, students

As a new school year approaches with plans to offer online-only classes for now, government is finalising efforts to increase offerings for students with special needs and to ensure greater …

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by Joey Waldinger
June 26, 2020

Classes to mix online, in-person time

At the start of the new school year, students likely will resume their education with a curriculum that combines in-person teaching with online activities under a shift system designed to …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 23, 2020

Virtual classes to start in May

Virgin Islands teachers are currently taking lessons of their own. Under the guidance of trainers with Kiker Learning, a Google-affiliated platform that instructs teachers in virtual education, primary school instructors …

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by Joey Waldinger
January 22, 2020

Nine principals complete licensure programme

Nine principals recently became the second cohort from the Virgin Islands to complete the Effective Principals Licensure Programme in partnership with the National College of Educational Leadership in Jamaica on …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
January 16, 2020

At 30, college preps for expansion

As deputy chairwoman of the board of governors at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, Fiona Forbes-Vanterpool knows she has big shoes to fill. “When I reflect on the challenges that …

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by Dana Kampa
October 22, 2019

Week of events celebrates reading

The students of Joyce Samuel Primary School wanted everyone to know that reading is their “super power.” As they took to the streets of Road Town along with other primary …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
September 14, 2019

ESHS building opens as school year begins

Exactly two years after Hurricane Irma gutted the L-shaped building at Elmore Stoutt High School, a team of contractors handed the renovated facility back to the Ministry of Education, Culture, …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 12, 2019

Preschoolers to learn ‘physical literacy’

Preschool students around the territory will learn “physical literacy” as part of a new programme that is scheduled to continue through the school year, according to Government Information Services. Health …

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by The BVI Beacon
June 26, 2019

Bar lowered for high school exit exam

The pass mark for the public high school exit exam recently was lowered from 60 percent to 50 percent after a review found that teachers had never seen a copy …

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by The BVI Beacon
June 4, 2019

‘Virtual museum’ highlights Virgin Islands culture

The Department of Culture has launched its first “virtual museum” as part of efforts to motivate young people around the territory, according to government. The initiative, which launched on May …

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by The BVI Beacon
April 29, 2019

St. George’s schools celebrate VI impact

Hundreds of children in uniforms marched under the hot sun to the sound of gospel songs Tuesday from Queen Elizabeth II Park to the St. George’s Episcopal Church on Main …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
June 8, 2018

Rebuild of Elmore Stoutt High School faces delays

Ask any Elmore Stoutt High School student about their number-one wish to improve their educational experience, and their answer is likely to be more space. “We have, like, 700 juniors?” …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK

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