Education

Education June 22, 2006

Tracking Belizean Children

The National Committee for Families and Children launched a database to monitor and evaluate the needs of Belizean children as part of the National Plan of Action.

Education June 22, 2006

Cuba Offers 9 More Scholarships

Cuba is offering 9 scholarships for Belizean students in various fields, covering tuition and living expenses.

Education June 21, 2006

Ontario Suicide Boy Was in Foster Home

Mario Hernandez's apparent suicide highlights the plight of his siblings in foster care lacking proper documentation.

Education June 16, 2006

WIN Belize Breaks Down the Budget

WIN Belize launched a book to help the public understand the national budget and its impact on social and economic development, especially for women.

Education June 15, 2006

Cordel Hyde Says \"Special Interests\" Are Undermining Belize's Democracy\

Cordel Hyde criticized Belize's education system and called for reforms to prevent special interests from undermining democracy.

Education June 15, 2006

YES Trains Teachers to Spot Child Abuse

Youth Enhancement Services conducts a workshop in Belize City to train teachers on recognizing and addressing child sexual abuse.

Education June 15, 2006

Teachers Lash Back at Allan Gennity

The teachers union criticizes Deputy Chief Education Officer Allan Gennity for blaming teachers for high PSE failure rates, citing multiple systemic issues.

Education June 12, 2006

UWI's Vice-Chancellor in Belize

UWI's Vice-Chancellor Nigel Harris is in Belize consulting with stakeholders to enhance local education and align it with UWI's offerings.

Education June 7, 2006

Brenda Armstrong's Big Promotion!

Brenda Armstrong has been appointed vice president of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas for the Triennium 2006 to 2009.

Education June 7, 2006

Challenging Columbus in the Classroom

The African and Maya history program will be implemented in Belizean schools to enhance students' understanding of their cultural heritage.

Education June 1, 2006

Brenda Armstrong's Big Promotion!

Brenda Armstrong has been appointed vice president of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas, the highest position for a lay person.

Education June 1, 2006

...And the 4,000 Students It Failed

The Education Department discusses the poor performance of Belizean schools in recent exams, highlighting the dominance of private institutions and the failure of the public education system.