Viewpoint
Lindsay: How you are perceived
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When I arrived at university in a foreign country … I was asked by a black person why I was hanging out with Caucasians. At first, I was shocked.
Election 2021
Chamber forum: Conolly pledges to continue government’s efforts on education; Lindsay criticises ‘politics of distraction’
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Incumbent Barbara Conolly touted the Progressives’ initiatives, including the new John Gray project, updated curriculum and pilot project on school boards. Her opponent Alric Lindsay said the government should focus instead on teacher recruitment, mental health support and vocational training.
Election 2021
George Town South: Lindsay proposes separate vocational and academic diplomas for high school
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Lindsay said secondary school education should be split into two tracks — academic and vocational — to prepare graduates for the real world.
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.