Education

Teachers and pupils at an unnamed school, said to be facing longstanding problems, may need to relocate temporarily while repairs are carried out, the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) said. …

Minister of Education Transformation Chad Blackman has described the rising rate of childhood obesity in Barbados as “scary and staggering”, with just shy of half of the country’s children now …

Government has launched the Barbados School Nutrition Policy Recognition Awards to encourage healthier school environments and help combat childhood obesity and non-communicable diseases across the island. The awards aim to …

Graduates of The University of the West Indies must commit to lifelong learning if they are to remain relevant as technology reshapes industries, Chancellor Dr Dodridge Miller has said. Delivering …

Financial planning is essential for students considering higher education overseas, with prospective applicants urged to explore scholarships, loans, personal savings, and other funding options before committing to a programme. Managing …

Students’ findings on dirty bathrooms, litter, termite-damaged desks, and bullying should help shape safety decisions by schools and education authorities, the Human Rights Commissioner said on Friday. The call emerged …

A blind student and disability rights advocate preparing to graduate from the University of the West Indies has called for disability access in primary schools, saying universities are inadequately equipped, …

Literacy coaches are being trained to identify gaps in pupils’ reading and track their progress from term to term as the Ministry of Education Transformation works to strengthen literacy across …

Graduates of the government’s youth‑mentorship training programme are being urged to put their skills into action and begin engaging young people directly. The call came from Principal of the Erdiston …