VI ‘Education System’ in shambles
The host asked the gentlemen “what would have been their priorities post Hurricanes Irma and Maria?”
In response, all three gentlemen, dialogued about their concerns but the common thread was their focus on Education and that the system, is essentially in shambles at present.
Tents
Mr Edwards said, “…our education system is in need of some serious attention.”
He explained that “our children continuing to be under tents, is unacceptable,” picking up on a comment that was made by Pickering.
He had described the current school system as “putting our children in a corner.”
He went on to say, “the children are tired, the teachers are tired and the environment is having a negative impact on our children…The children have not been given the time nor the space to be debriefed post the trauma of the hurricanes.”
According to Pickering, “Some of them are still without proper shelter, food and clothing…Their emotional and mental care have not been adequately attended to.”
Blame
He noted too, “…we have simply stuck them in a ‘corner’ and call it school.”
While not assigning blame, he suspects that plans are being worked on but those plans need to come forward.”
Another priority for Mr Edwards, as he explained, was the need to get his generation involved in the recovery process.
He stated that since they will have to be the ones to take over and pay for the recovery, they need to be meaningfully involved.
“The people need to be reminded of their power…Leadership needs to listen,” he expounded.
“They are too quick to give young people solutions when they (the leaders) don’t even understand the cry…Come down to where the young people are,” he said, “that’s humility.”
According to the programme's host, Skelton-Cline, in these very challenging and transitional times for our Territory, all voices should be heard.
After listening to these millennial brothers, in the person(s) of Jacob, Sonniel and Kevon we should all should have reason to be hopeful.
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19 Responses to “VI ‘Education System’ in shambles ”
Thank God the love and respect he receives from THOSE WHO MATTER OUTWEIGHS the negativity JEALOUSY-DRIVEN INDIVIDUALS, like yourself, throw at him.
P. S. It sounds like you need to be counseled by him. When you’re there, don’t forget to ask him to give you a little wear of the chain ;).
The whole thing buddy
Pay closer attention
The tent situation is only a dent
If education is the key
Find the lock then check me
This scene right here is not impressing
In fact on this path ... it's downright depressing
A painter makes things look real good on the surface
We need a leader that leads with a purpose
Parents and real teachers are the key
The rest of you players retire now b
Moreover, globalization has rolled ashore; strong education is key a factor in Virgin Islanders competiting in the global economy. The VI currently has a service-based economy with tourism and financial services as the twin pillars of the economy. Gazing forwarded, a knowledge-based economy must be on the agenda. A national education plan must be developed; the national education plan must get priority funding and supported with an implementation plan. A plan by itself does nothing; it must be implemented and not allowed to become expensive book ends. Education in the VI must become a national addiction; the BVI must become a learning nation. It must train, educate and recruit the best and brightest to continue to build and sustain growth and development. Encouragingly, the vision of these young Virgin Islanders creates positive hope for our beloved VI.
I'm wondering if someone could help me out here ... teachers and principal are paid to be at school, late, don't send notices home to parents as they should ... can't account for where funds go for fundraising events ( oh wait! Didn't Principal say something last meeting about Educ Dept not sending enough supplies, toilet paper etc and that's where all our money has been going
BVI STRONG!