Cayman Current (https://www.caymancurrent.org/tag/segregation/)
Could the structure of our country’s education system be fostering racial divisions in younger generations that have not previously been a hallmark of Cayman Islands society?
“The Cayman Islands is a colonial society and like all colonial societies social stratification is firstly and foremostly based on that most potent symbol of colonialism: the white or near-white skin.” — historian and former UCCI President Roy Bodden
It appears that the PACT does not plan to take education in a dramatically different direction than the Progressives. However, the PACT SPS does propose many additional — and ambitious — programmes not contained in the Progressives Manifesto.
A lack of space is often cited as the reason for the segregation of Cayman’s public schools. However, no non-Caymanian child was turned away from public school this past year due to overcrowding.
Public school crowding and capacity, pilot school board project, debate highlights, new school inspection reports, and more!
Both candidates for the open seat in West Bay South supported the idea of reintegrating the Cayman Islands public school system, though they acknowledge school capacity is an obstacle.
Segregation and school performance, disparities in student-teacher ratios, new ‘Proud of Them’ class, and more!
Should schools desegregate? Laptops for all students, UCCI expansion, CXC controversy, St. Ignatius update, and more!
Where there is space available, expatriates should be offered the ability to pay for placement within the public school system.