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Schools, policy, and learning on the island.
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Louisiana mandates Ten Commandments posters in all public school classrooms, sparking legal challenges over church-state separation. Similar laws proposed in other Republican-led states. Religious diversity in schools highlighted.
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Teachers at St Giles Primary School are reportedly on strike, following previous issues at the school. The Barbados Union of Teachers was involved earlier this year. Ministry of Education addressed similar concerns at Wesley Hall Junior School.
Wealth managers in Barbados emphasize the importance of improving retirement planning and financial literacy. Addressing concerns about state pensions and double taxation on pensions is crucial for citizens' financial security.
Emergency corrective work at Wesley Hall School begins Friday amid dissatisfaction from unionised teachers and the Barbados Union of Teachers. Issues include shoddy repairs, rat infestation, and security concerns.
The Barbados national archives fire highlights issues in record maintenance. Plans for a slavery museum at the Archives Department aim to preserve history and promote cultural tourism and genealogy.
