Classes haven’t yet resumed after the summer holiday, but public school teachers are already back at work. During a week-long “summer institute” this week, they are taking part in educational …
September 3, 2024
October 5, 2023
Teachers warned about future industrial action
In response to a Sept. 15 teacher sit-in protesting classroom conditions and other issues at Elmore Stoutt High School, education officials met with ESHS administration and staff last week to …
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September 25, 2023
EDITORIAL: As school resumes, students deserve better
As students head back to class this month, all is not well in the territory’s schools. First came the case of the Joyce Samuel Primary School, where the opening was …
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March 3, 2023
Minister promises progress on teacher increments
Amid upset concerning outstanding increments due to teachers, Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Sharie de Castro met with the BVI Teachers Union last month and promised progress, according to …
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February 10, 2023
Ministry aims to strengthen principals’ leadership skills
In the interest of teacher retention, student achievement, and the overall success of the territory’s schools, a cohort of school administrators are participating in leadership training, according to Education, Youth …
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January 27, 2022
Teachers trained in distance learning
Thirteen teachers recently received training designed to help them deliver distance education and use information and communications technology during and after the Covid-19 crisis, according to government. The training was …