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Transparency and accountability will be crucial components of a successful Education Authority, a teacher advocacy group has said.
Becky Ausenda, founder of the Bermuda Education Network, said her organisation is broadly supportive of an independent...
DATE: Nov 15, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Almost 200 high school students were given lessons in financial technology from industry experts during Tech Education Day last week.
The event was hosted by the Economic Development Department as part of Bermuda's annual Techweek, and featured prese...
DATE: Nov 15, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The bulk of parents of public school pupils have now received a one-off $150 back-to-school payment — two months after term started.
They were thanked for their “patience” in waiting to receive the money after the Government apologised for delays in ...
DATE: Nov 14, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Students planning to take the International Baccalaureate have the chance to broaden their horizons — by studying overseas.
Places are available at 18 United World College campuses around the world, including Thailand, Tanzania, Japan and India.
The ...
DATE: Nov 09, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
An Education Authority in Bermuda will not be fully independent but will be run with minimal political interference, the Minister of Education has said.
During a press conference yesterday, Diallo Rabain expanded on the Throne Speech announcement th...
DATE: Nov 08, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Legislation paving the way for the island’s first two parish primary schools will be considered in this parliamentary session, it was announced in the Throne Speech yesterday.
Work is also being done to consult with stakeholders over the implementat...
DATE: Nov 05, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Parenting tips for fathers were shared at the launch of the Child Development Programme’s five-week fatherhood series.
Diallo Rabain, the education minister, said it was “crucial for our fathers and all the men in our community to feel supported, und...
DATE: Nov 04, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A team of young Bermudians who braved illness and last-minute equipment failures to represent the island at a robotics challenge in Switzerland got applauded at an emotional ceremony last night.
Robotics Team Bermuda punched well above their weight a...
DATE: Nov 01, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A beloved teacher with a flair for developing character in his students was recalled as an inspiration across decades in the island’s classrooms.
Alwyn “Ollie” McKittrick was also one of the founding members of the Teachers Rugby Club in 1961.
Irish-...
DATE: Oct 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell, Chief Obituary Writer
Duranda Greene is to retire as president of the Bermuda College at the end of the academic year.
Jerome Reid, the chairman of the college’s board of governors, made the announcement and thanked Dr Greene for her contribution and years of service.
D...
DATE: Oct 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan