Topic: public schools
School leaving age to be raised to 18 says Education Minister Anglin
Government plans to raise the mandatory school leaving age for students from 16 to 18 in the next few years, said Education Minister Rolston Anglin.
Trends show growing demand for Cayman public schools
Cayman sees surge in public school demand as enrollments, performance, staffing and confidence rise.
Space not the issue in school segregation
No non-Caymanian children were turned away from public schools in the Cayman Islands because of capacity issues in the past academic year.
Government schools get new buses for field trips
Government has purchased 16 new vehicles for public primary and high schools in the Cayman Islands. The total cost for the vehicles was $745,752, according to the Department of Education Services.
Government schools cleared to reopen Thursday
All public schools have been cleared to reopen.
Orientation for public schools slated for Aug. 23
The government has announced that all primary schools will reopen for the new school year on Thursday, Aug. 24, with orientation for new students to the schools being held the day before, on Wednesday, Aug. 23. The primary schools, including the Little Cayman Education Service, will open at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 24.
EDITORIAL – Cayman’s school woes: Starting from ‘scratch’
Arising from the courts system is a case study that crystallizes the severe struggles of the Cayman Islands public school system.
ICCI president concerned over low standards for students
Only one in five students coming into the International College of the Cayman Islands from public schools and the University College of the Cayman Islands are able to pass basic math and English tests, according to ICCI’s president.
EDITORIAL – Cayman education: Divided schools lead to divergent futures
Quality education is the only ticket out of poverty for far too many. It is the passport not only to well-paying jobs but, even more importantly, to a rich, fulfilling life.
Education issues laid bare
Wonder what percentage of the kids at Clifton Hunter know the definition of the word hubris or the story of “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” Better yet, how many of our political leaders know the definition or the story?
EDITORIAL – School woes not just ‘on paper’
We’ve all heard of, “No more pencils, no more books” — but no more paper?
Stricter school dress code considered
Cayman Islands public schools will consider a stricter dress code for students, following a review this year.
