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Cayman Islands schools have been trying to manage COVID-19 related absences and associated learning loss during this school year, with varying degrees of success.
Staff at CIFEC were attempting to address student learning gaps in advance of external exams, particularly in Mathematics. At the same time, they were focussed on supporting the mental wellness of students who were increasingly demonstrating anxiety.
After nearly a decade leading CIFEC, Delores Thompson has stepped into a new role, focussed on a much younger demographic.
Grand Cayman’s public secondary schools are at more than 90% of their maximum capacity, meaning that they could accommodate fewer than 200 additional students who wish to enrol.