What’s completely missing in the recent Education Data Report is any consideration of factors other than the education provided by the teachers in these schools which also influence student progress.
Election 2021
On Education: Alric Lindsay, George Town South
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Lindsay says leaders need to move away from ‘political distractions’ such as expensive capital projects, and focus on recruiting, rewarding and empowering educators. He says there should be a vocational track for high school students to pursue skilled trades, and more support for children’s mental health.
Election 2021
On Education: Michael Myles, Prospect
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Myles says the government must improve the recruitment, retention and deployment of high-quality teachers; link education priorities to the demands of the economy; and implement a national strategy for technical and vocational education and training.
Election 2021
On Education: Wayne Panton, Newlands
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Despite significant government spending on education, Panton says student attainment levels remain unsatisfactory. He says the quality of learning needs to be increased in public schools. He proposes giving more support to teachers, and rewarding better-performing educators.
Election 2021
On Education: Chris Saunders, Bodden Town West
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Talking about ‘creating a pathway to lifelong learning’, Saunders says Cayman’s learning model is wrong, and the education system needs less involvement from government and businesses, and more from parents. He says UCCI should be free to all Caymanians, and there should be night classes for Caymanians to obtain high school diplomas.
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VIEWPOINT: Education in a melting pot, when the melting does not occur
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Where there is space available, expatriates should be offered the ability to pay for placement within the public school system.