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Cayman Education News

Chamber to host Education Summit; Gov’t plans COVID tests for staff and some students

By Patrick Brendel | July 9, 2021

The Chamber of Commerce plans to host a major Education Summit this year to help “bridge the gap between the world of work and classroom”, Chamber President Mike Gibbs said.

Election 2021

Chamber forum: George Town East candidates criticise lack of accountability in public schools

By Patrick Brendel | April 7, 2021

Most of the candidates agreed that there is a lack of accountability in the Cayman Islands school system, going on to propose a variety of causes of and solutions to that issue.

Election 2021

Chamber forum: George Town West candidates discuss education topics; incumbent Wight fails to appear

By Patrick Brendel | April 1, 2021

George Town West candidates gave their views on why the Cayman Islands education system is underperforming, discussing factors inside the home as well as at school.

Election 2021

Chamber forum: Conolly pledges to continue government’s efforts on education; Lindsay criticises ‘politics of distraction’

By Patrick Brendel | March 31, 2021

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

Chamber forum: Bryan talks parental support, safety in schools; Cornwall declines to appear

By Patrick Brendel | March 30, 2021

Incumbent Kenneth Bryan said the key to improving the Cayman Islands education system is to give more support to struggling parents, and to make students feel safe when they are in school.

Election 2021

Chamber Forum: Hew refers to ‘academy-style’ public schools; Moxam proposes universal subsidy for Caymanian students

By Patrick Brendel | March 28, 2021

The two candidates for George Town North gave significantly different assessments of the state of the Cayman Islands education system, and accordingly diverged on proposals for future improvement.

Election 2021

Chamber Forum: West Bay South candidates argue for dramatic education reform

By Patrick Brendel | March 26, 2021

Raul Nicholson-Coe focussed on immediate reintegration of public schools, while Andre Ebanks argued for creating an independent statutory authority to govern education.

Election 2021

Chamber Forum: Ebanks previews education plan; Bush skips 2nd West Bay West debate

By Patrick Brendel | March 25, 2021

Ebanks discussed bullying, support for teachers, learning disabilities, school integration and parental involvement. Bush, the incumbent, did not participate.

Election 2021

Chamber forum: Bush and Anglin want more support for Caymanians on scholarship

By Patrick Brendel | March 24, 2021

Incumbent Bernie Bush said higher education should be free for Caymanians, while challenger Rolston Anglin said Caymanians at overseas universities should have jobs lined up before they return to the Cayman Islands.

Election 2021

Chamber Forum: West Bay Central candidates discuss public education stigma, primary school reform, segregation policy

By Patrick Brendel | March 23, 2021

Incumbent Eugene Ebanks said there is a wrongful stigma against public schools, while challenger Katherine Ebanks-Wilks argued for reform at the primary school level, including delaying the starting age for students by one year.

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