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Schools, policy, and learning on the island.
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"Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is focused on addressing learning obstacles among Barbadian children by prioritizing the identification of physical and psychological challenges. This includes expanding auditory testing for Class 4 students."
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Barbados Union of Teachers calls on landowners to clear cow itch vines from their properties to prevent schools from closing due to itchy skin complaints.
The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training (METVT) will hold a series of town hall meetings for parents/guardians regarding the Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE) 2024. The meetings aim to inform attendees about the examination process, including online registration and special requests.
The Challenor Creative Arts and Training Centre will be temporarily closed from January 9-12, 2024 due to unforeseen electrical damage. Regular operations will resume on January 15, 2024.
The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) will be monitoring school environments as the new term begins, visiting problem-plagued schools and checking in with stewards to ensure a smooth start.
