Photo: Parent advocates and Councilmember planned to deliver a petition to the mayor’s office to restore 3-K funding, June 6, 2024. Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY By Max Rivera City Hall remains steadfast in its commitment to offer 3-K seats to every family who wants one, citing a 9,000-seat surplus, but families say the available seats are […]
Editorial credit: Maciej Czekajewski / Shutterstock.com The 9th Annual Education Summit & Gala will be held in Coral Gables, Miami, from May 28 to June 1, 2024. The Jamaica Diaspora Taskforce’s Action Network is thrilled to announce the 9th Annual Education Summit & Gala, a momentous event set from May 28 to June 1, 2024. […]
By Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat To reduce New York City’s class sizes under a new state mandate, Department of Education officials floated one option to help principals comply: virtual learning. In a plan released this week outlining ways that schools could meet the law’s goals, the Education Department suggested that some students could “receive regular remote instruction, […]
Recently, I was on a call exploring the intricacies of Diaspora engagement. In my preparation for the dialogue, I wanted to make sure I could explain Diaspora Engagement before I went on the show. Three of the more popular definitions of Diaspora engagements for Jamaica are strategy # 1) the government of Jamaica developing measures aimed […]
By Naomi S. Baron | The Conversation “Pat the Bunny,” the 1940 classic touch-and-feel book, is still in print – a testament to the value of touch in introducing infants and toddlers to the world of reading. Later, when children reach school age, a common technique for teaching the alphabet is using hands-on manipulation, such […]
When thinking of filing for bankruptcy, understanding the bankruptcy process and the available options can be challenging. This article provides general information, not legal advice, to simplify things for you. What Is Bankruptcy? “What is bankruptcy?” This is a common question when facing financial challenges. Life happens, and factors such as illness, divorce, foreclosure, or […]
By Ajonté Josiah Education has been at the forefront of the news in recent weeks, with Governments across the Caribbean engaging in various agreements to improve the state of education in the region. The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is the education cornerstone for most English-speaking Caribbean. For many Caribbean countries, CXC provides the primary exams students take […]
Principal Grecian Harrison: Good morning. Well, I’ll try that one more time: good morning! That sounds better. I feed off of energy. So, I want to say welcome to the Historic Boys & Girls High School Campus in the heart of Bedford‑Stuyvesant Brooklyn. It is indeed a pleasure to have each and every one of you […]
By Yoav Gonen and Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat | SEP 14, 2023 Students in 133 schools that serve about 63,000 students were given secondary screeners during the last school year that identify students who are at risk of dyslexia or other reading challenges. The effort, while relatively small, is set to be expanded. Mayor Eric Adams […]
By Linda Nwoke Jamaica is often described as a Caribbean paradise, a land of vibrant cultures, including famous reggae music, mouthwatering cuisine, and lush landscapes, with people so proud of their heritage that they carry their island’s essence around the world wherever they go. They are a people driven by ambition and love for their […]