Georgetown: Education Minister Priya Manickchand and Senior Education Officers met with parents and teachers from several schools during the past week. These meetings are part of the Ministry’s enlivened approach to partnering with all stakeholders.
During the meetings the Minister promised parents that she and her Ministry will continue to work tirelessly to improve the educational standards in all regions of Guyana.
The Minister was warmly received by huge turnouts at Stella Maris, South Ruimveldt Secondary and Graham’s Hall Primary, where she invited parents and teachers to discuss the business of educating those under their care candidly. Parents raised issues that they thought may be affecting their children’s performance at school. Parents also congratulated the Ministry and schools on many good initiatives.
Minister Minickchand told parents that while every request may not be immediately achievable, all can be conquered with strong partnerships. Some of the issues raised have already been addressed. The Minister was particularly critical of the exploitation of Guyana’s children by involving them in protests.
As the Month of Education comes to an end, the parents were assured that a new drive has just begun to drastically improve test scores at every level. Parents were asked to play their part to ensure their children get to school every day, and on time and avail themselves of the wonderful opportunities being offered by the Government through the Ministry of Education.
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