April 30, 2018
Greater emphasis placed on STEM deliberate, says MOE
OBSERVER: THE Ministry of Education (MOE) says the greater emphasis placed on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in the National Standards Curriculum is deliberate and aims to rebrand the technical…
April 30, 2018
7-year high school programme to start September
OBSERVER: COME September, the Ministry of Education (MOE) will formally institutionalise a full seven-year high school programme. Speaking to reporters and editors at last week's Jamaica Observer Monday Exchange, chief education officer…
April 30, 2018
MOE’s special ed policy to be ready for September
OBSERVER: THE special education policy being formulated by the Ministry of Education (MOE) is expected to be ready for implementation in September. Dr Grace McLean, chief education officer in the MOE, told…
April 30, 2018
Lady Allen Launches 2018 I Pledge Reading Programme
JIS: Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen, officially launched the 2018 staging of the ‘Western Union I Pledge (Reading) Programme’ on April 27, at King’s House. The objective of the programme,…
April 27, 2018
Mentorship Programme for Youth Exiting State Care
JIS: The Education, Youth and Information Ministry will introduce a mentorship programme later this year to guide youth exiting State care. Education Minister of State, Hon. Floyd Green, said these youth will…