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Schools, policy, and learning on the island.
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Troubling trend of students failing to sit exams after payment prompts calls for education system overhaul. Criticisms include lack of planning, inadequate response to COVID-19 effects, and neglect of online students.
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Harrison College students achieve exceptional 99% pass rate in English Language CXC exams, with two-thirds earning Grade I. Principal praises staff and students' dedication at Speech Day. Areas for improvement identified.
Barbados Council for the Disabled advocates for sign language inclusion in schools following a tragic hit-and-run incident involving a deaf pedestrian. Improved communication crucial for deaf community safety and understanding in society.
Nominations are open for the Pride of Barbados Award 2025. Citizens and residents can nominate individuals who have contributed significantly to community life or social conditions in Barbados.
Barbados boasts a high literacy rate of 99.9%, yet faces challenges in fostering deeper reading engagement for critical thinking and lifelong learning, highlighting educational system shortcomings and the need for comprehensive literacy skills in the digital age.
