Robotics to the classroom Sandy Deane25/02/20201316 views Two decades after the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) introduced technology education with EDUTECH, it is set to embark on another massive investment in emerging technologies in schools. Come September when… Read more
Government MP wants answers on 11-plus abolition Barbados Today25/02/20205488 views Minister of Education Santia Bradshaw is being asked to provide clarity on how and when the Barbados Secondary School Examination (BSSEE) will be abolished. The call came today from Government… Read more
Bradshaw: Gender identity issues in schools not a priority Barbados Today25/02/20200263 views Minister of Education Santia Bradshaw says gender identity issues have not yet surfaced in Barbados’ public schools, and it is not a priority for the administration at this time. She… Read more
Bradshaw: Last lap for ‘Eleven-plus’ Barbados Today25/02/20205358 views Students sitting the Barbados Secondary School Entrance Examination (BSSEE) this year could be the last group to take the test, as Government moves full steam ahead to abolish it. But… Read more
Frustrated mother seeks answers from education authorities Anesta Henry18/02/202032787 views A 39-year-old mother of two is demanding answers from the Ministry of Education regarding why her requests to homeschool her children keep getting turned down. Shendor Menvarayzz said since 2018… Read more
Erdiston Teachers’ Training College wants to attract more men Barbados Today09/02/20200416 views Erdiston Teachers’ Training College (ETTC) is exploring the possibility of introducing programmes that will attract more men, as records show they are being outnumbered by women in accessing continuing education.… Read more
Two more libraries open Saturday Barbados Today01/02/20201317 views Members of the public are reminded that the Six Roads and Valley Branch libraries will be open on Saturdays from February 1. Deputy Director at the National Library Service, Jennifer… Read more
UWI students ‘still facing financial challenges’ Barbados Today30/01/20200547 views Despite no longer having to pay tuition, many Barbadian students at the University of the West Indies at Cave Hill still face challenges in meeting their day to day expenses,… Read more
Principal’s plea Barbados Today25/01/20204573 views There’s growing concern about the number of students at the Frederick Smith Secondary School who are displaying indifference about their academic progress as they transition from junior school to fourth… Read more
Head wants fewer students assigned to his school Barbados Today24/01/20200438 views As the Frederick Smith Secondary School continues a slow and painful recovery after last year’s fatal stabbing on the compound, the school’s principal wants less students to be sent there… Read more