With more than 50 percent of young black men dropping out of public schools, this newspaper asked a simple question — why?
The figure was released yesterday in a study on the Island's young black males, called 'On the Wall or on the Margins? A study ...
It all starts at home
October 23, 2009
Dear Sir,
Bermuda is slowly losing its youth. Over the last couple of years or so, we have seen a rise in criminal activity, and not all but most offences have been committed young persons, with the ages ranging...
Bermuda’s economy will worsen unless there is “substantial reform” according to a report released today.
However the Bermuda First Report proposes that by providing residency to generous multimillionaires, decreasing taxes on fractional hotel units, ...
When it comes to race and earnings Professor Ronald Mincy's study made a number of observations. Here is a sample of statements taken from various points in the 222-page report:
● "At every level of education, including college, and in every industry...
Government released an in-depth study on the Island's young black males yesterday.
It was not the first report on the subject to be completed, but it has relied on statistics more so than its predecessors.
The $400,000 report — half of which was paid...
More than 50 percent of young black males enrolled in the public education system leave before obtaining their secondary school certificate.
And a majority of young black males are being encouraged to enter technical fields because they express an in...
The study into young black males on the Island was one of the first to rely heavily on statistical data.
The report, which took two years to complete and cost Bermuda Government $200,000, looked at the educational attainment, earnings and employment ...
The Minister of Education has already decided to implement one of the three programmes recommended in an in-depth study on the Island's young black males.
The $400,000 study, 'On the Wall or on the Margins? A study of employment, earnings and educati...
Teachers and principals dealing with autistic children can now get free support to deal with behavioural issues inside the classroom.
Bermuda Autism Support and Education (BASE) have hired a new behaviour consultant, Donna Erickson Kuzloski, to educa...
More than 50 percent of young black males enrolled in the public education system leave before obtaining their secondary school certificate.
The statistic was revealed in a study into the Island’s young black males released this morning.
The study, c...
