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CARICOM regional education reform initiatives

Overview

During the 52nd Meeting of the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) in Guyana, regional leaders initiated a focus on evolving Caribbean education systems. Guyana’s Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, assumed the chairmanship of the council under the theme ‘Educating for Life, Purpose and Caribbean Progress.’

Key priorities established include the implementation of regional micro-credentialing, apprenticeship frameworks, and enhanced teacher and parent engagement. CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett noted a growing demand for technical, vocational, and digital skills to support digital transformation and a green economy.

Subsequent discussions centered on addressing widespread difficulties in Mathematics across Caribbean territories. Education officials and representatives from the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) advocated for a shift away from examination-driven rote memorization toward fostering mathematical reasoning and practical problem-solving skills.

Entities

Guyana · Sonia Parag · CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development · Council for Human and Social Development · Carla Barnett

Timeline

4 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
CARICOM ministers address Caribbean Mathematics education reform
CARICOM education ministers are addressing regional Mathematics performance, seeking to move beyond exam-focused learning toward practical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
6 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Guyana assumes CARICOM education leadership
Guyana’s Education Minister Sonia Parag has assumed the CARICOM COHSOD chairmanship, leading regional discussions on micro-credentialing, vocational training, and mathematics interventions.

Sources

guyanatimesgy.com · inewsguyana.com · jamaicaobserver.com · kaieteurnewsonline.com · news.televizyonlakay.com