Education

Education February 26, 2010

More Trouble at Sadie Vernon

Teachers at Sadie Vernon High School protested the suspension of a colleague, leading to chaos and missed classes for students.

Education February 25, 2010

BNTU President Apologizes for Minister of Education

BNTU President Jaime Panti apologizes for Education Minister Patrick Faber's remarks and advocates for the removal of corporal punishment in schools.

Education February 25, 2010

Sadie Vernon Teachers Walk Out of Classrooms

Teachers at Sadie Vernon High School walked out in protest of a colleague's suspension, disrupting classes for over 200 students.

Education February 23, 2010

John Pinelo Weighs in on Corporal Punishment

John Pinelo discusses the implications of corporal punishment in schools and the Ministry of Education's new task force to find alternatives.

Education February 22, 2010

Maritime Law Enforcers Meet in Belize

Coast Guard and law enforcement personnel from 11 Caribbean countries meet in Belize for a maritime conference on violence and crime prevention.

Education February 22, 2010

Patrick Faber Lecturers Teachers on Ignorance....

Education Minister Patrick Faber addresses the need for teacher training and criticizes the ignorance of some educators regarding classroom management.

Education February 22, 2010

.....And Puts the Zinc Fence in Check

Patrick Faber addresses media criticism and discusses the upcoming Senate meeting on corporal punishment legislation in schools.

Education February 19, 2010

1,000 Teachers Protest on Independence Hill

Teachers protested on Independence Hill against the Education and Training Bill, voicing concerns over corporal punishment and demanding clearer guidelines for classroom management.

Education February 19, 2010

Teacher Protest Crippled Schools, Confused Parents

Thousands of teachers protested in Belmopan, leaving many schools with minimal staff and confusing parents about school operations.

Education February 18, 2010

Teachers Will Protest in Belmopan

Teachers from the Belize National Teacher’s Union will protest in Belmopan against the Education Training and Services Bill, particularly the removal of corporal punishment.

Education February 16, 2010

Police Open Drop-In Center in Hattieville

the Police Department opened a Drop-In Center in Hattieville to provide homework help, internet access, and meals for local youth.

Education February 16, 2010

Math Olympiad Eliminations in Belize City

The Math Olympiad eliminations took place in Belize City, showcasing students' math skills in a national competition.