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Schools, policy, and learning on the island.
Lead story
The CARICOM education system faces crisis, with concerns raised by the World Bank and regional leaders. Issues include inequality, insufficient skills, and reliance on private lessons. Efforts for transformation are underway.
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Government plans to relocate Graydon Sealy Secondary School to the old Ursuline Convent School site spark anger and frustration among residents over lack of consultation and potential impact on students and traffic.
Johns Hopkins University to lay off 2,200 employees due to Trump administration budget cuts. Impact felt across universities like Harvard and UC San Diego facing financial uncertainties and potential research funding losses.
Barbados' Block Transformation Programme, led by Minister Charles Griffith, has impacted over 6,000 youth, creating 41 new businesses and 17 farming ventures. The initiative offers funding, mentorship, and support for at-risk youth.
This article explores the misconception of calling smartphones 'phones' among teens, the financial burden of multiple devices, sleep deprivation, academic challenges, and the allure of extreme social media content.
