March 15, 2019
HEART/NTA to Expand Training in St. Elizabeth
JIS: The HEART Trust/NTA will be expanding its presence in St. Elizabeth in order to provide increased access to training and certification for residents of the parish and surrounding areas. “We have…
March 15, 2019
Maths Teacher of the Year Expected to Make An Impact
JIS: The 2019 ‘Mathematics Teacher of the Year’ is expected to contribute to efforts by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information to raise student achievement in maths. National Mathematics Coordinator, Dr.…
March 14, 2019
University Council of Jamaica Hailed
JIS: Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Phylicia Marshall, has underscored the importance of the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) in creating a robust…
March 14, 2019
Seven-Year Secondary-School Programme a Game Changer – Dr. McLean
JIS: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, says the introduction of a full seven-year secondary school programme “is a serious game changer for education…
March 12, 2019
Gov’t to Embark on Pilot Foster Care Project
JIS: A pilot foster care project will be undertaken over the next year as the Government moves to place more children under State care in stable family settings. The pilot is part…