October 6, 2017
Jamaica to Benefit from US $4-Million Safety and Security in Schools Project
JIS: Jamaica is to benefit from a US$4-million Improved Safety and Security in Schools Project aimed at reducing the crime level among the nation’s youth. The initiative, targeted at youth between the…
October 4, 2017
Reid: Grade Four Literacy And Numeracy Test Scores Up
GLEANER: The Ministry of Education has announced improvements in the performance of students in the Grade Four Literacy and Numeracy test. Education Minister, Senator Ruel Reid says performance in the literacy portion…
October 3, 2017
All Young Persons Should Have a Pathway to Higher Education – Minister
JIS: Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says with the new imperative of the global economy, all young persons in the Caribbean should have a pathway…
October 2, 2017
Encourage Youngsters To Read
GLEANER: "One of the challenges I had when teaching children how to read was that there was a lack of concentration," recalled Lena Gouldbourne, a retired teacher. "They were not interested.…
October 2, 2017
Japan Hands Over Calculation Time Booklets To Government Of Jamaica
GLEANER: The Japanese government handed over Calculation Time booklets to the Ministry of Education. these booklets will be used across schools in Jamaica that have implemented the Calculation Time Programme during…