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The retirement of five teachers from the Fifth Company Baptist Primary School in Moruga, has left students severely disadvantaged as the vacancies they have left behind are yet to be filled.
Members of the school’s PTA held a news conference outside the school on Tuesday. They begged the Ministry of Education to fill the vacancies before the start of the new school year on September 7.
Parents said the retirements left an unworkable ratio of ten teachers to teach 500 students or one teacher for 50 students.
Affected classes are Standards 1, 2 and 3, but teachers from the SEA classes often have to assist in teaching those students in the lower standards who have no teachers.
Despite this sorry state, the PTA said the school's 70-plus SEA students performed admirably in the exam.
PTA president Giselle Lewis said teachers run the risk of being burnt out by hustling from one class to another and then another. She said the principal herself has had to put aside administrative duties to teach in classes.
PTA vice secretary Petra Garcia Bramble said, “This term is going to end and there are students who were not taught anything. How are they to be promoted to another class if they were not taught in the class they were previously in?”
Despite missing out on one term of studies, the disadvantaged students will have to be promoted in order for the school to accommodate a new intake of students in September.
She said this will only to the burden of parents, many of whom are unemployed, who will now have to find money to pay for lessons so their children can catch up with the syllabus.
Bramble said the dire situation was through no fault of Principal Dianne Hackshaw or teachers who have been doing double and triple duty given the severe shortage.
“These teachers can only do so much. We need the ministry to intervene. We need to replace those teachers who have retired. There should have been new teachers sourced before these five retired. If they cannot be replaced, at least find OJTs (on the job trainees) to fill in as substitutes,” Bramble said.
She claimed the ministry had studiously ignored many requests from the principal to discuss the issue, hence the reason for the PTA’s intervention and the press conference.
Answering Newsday's queries via WhatsApp, Education Minister Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly reminded that teacher recruitment is the remit of the Teaching Service Commission and not the ministry.
“At this time, interviews for short-listed applicants for Teachers I at denominational primary schools are being completed by the ministry under delegated authority from the TSC. And the report will go to the TSC by July 10," Gadsby-Dolly said.
“The TSC will then revert with the Order of Merit List from which denominational schools can select teaching staff, which is anticipated to be in time for the next academic year.
“Denominational primary schools were offered access to the Order of Merit List available at the ministry for government primary schools, in the interim, to make selections for substit
Americans Vernon Norwood and Kahmari Montgomery were second and third respectively in 46.06 and 46.24.
Emotional victory over 400m for @Reemy_rich19!
He clocks an indoor lifetime best 45.83 and dedicates his win to Trinidadian relay teammate Deon Lendore, who tragically passed away last month, and who was supposed to line-up alongside him at today's #NBIG 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/rlrNm3ZUcb
— NB Indoor Grand Prix (@NBIndoorGP) February 6, 2022
The post Jereem pays tribute to Deon Lendore after 400m victory appeared first on Trinidad and Tobago Newsday.
St. Vincent Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves is urging Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries and the rest of the world to put pressure on United States President, Joseph Biden, to exonerate Jamaican National Hero Marcus Mosiah Garvey.
The post St. Vincent PM urges Caricom, world leaders to push for Garvey exoneration first appeared on New York Carib News.
The show will feature youth clinics, golf exhibits and an expo tradeshow with educational sessions about the sport and business opportunities for African Americans and minority businesses to gain exposure in the $84 billion dollar industry. A key component of the tradeshow will be workforce development through educational sessions and networking focusing on jobs and internships in the golf industry ranging from golf course oversight and turf management to business and marketing opportunities in a career field that’s historically been inaccessible for much of the African American population.
The post PRESS ROOM: Louisville Tees Up 2023 African American Golf Event first appeared on BlackPressUSA.
Ian Alexander Jr. had just celebrated his birthday. Cheslie Kryst was crowned Miss USA 2019. Kevin Ward
BALTIMORE, MD. — Mayor Brandon M. Scott has selected former Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation fellow, Teach For America teacher, and U.S. Department of Education policy advisor Robert Salley to the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners. “It is my sincere pleasure to appoint Robert Salley as a Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners member,” […]
The post Mayor Scott names former teacher and education expert to Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Alexis Taylor, Special to the AFRO For the past 24 months the illustrious ladies of the Baltimore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. have been steadily marching towards the 100th anniversary of their founding. Leaving a trail of service behind them, the oldest chapter in the state of Maryland has blazed a […]
The post The Road to 100: Baltimore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Marks Centennial Year with Acts of Service appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
In an interview on Wednesday with the Association Press, actress Thandiwe Newton, 49, had an emotional breakdown while discussing
her privileges as a light-skinned Black actress working in the film industry. Her comments brought in a ton of mixed reactions on
Twitter.
St Joseph are police are continuing enquiries into an incident in which a Special Reserve Policeman's (SRP) car was set on fire on Thursday night.
Police said the 29-year-old policeman was at his St Augustine home at around 11.30 pm when he heard an explosion.
On checking he saw the back of his Toyota Corolla NZE car on fire.
The blaze caused a section of the veranda of the officer's house to catch fire due to how close it was parked to the house.
Neighbours were able to help him in extinguishing the blaze. A report was made to the police and crime scene investigators visited the scene.
The post Policeman's car set on fire in St Augustine appeared first on Trinidad and Tobago Newsday.
For every Black school that is heralded and remembered, however, there are schools that have been erased from public memory and largely unknown today.
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Ulta Beauty CEO Dave Kimbell announced plans to spend $50 million on diversity and inclusion efforts this year to boost support for Black brands.
After Broccoli City announced its 2022 lineup, Wale shared with his Twitter followers that he's no longer on the bill but it appears things are back on track.
Democratic State Lawmakers leaders in Cobb and Gwinnett counties are fighting against new county commission maps that have been drawn up by Republican legislators. Republicans have said these new maps are fair, just and will not disenfranchise their voters. In Cobb, State Rep. Ed Setzler, R-Acworth, says the local process of redrawing the maps is […]
The post Republicans take Cobb and Gwinnett redistricting fights to the State Capitol appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
By Giana Seltzer and Erick Salgado | Special to the OBSERVER The lack of cost-effective and quality healthcare for women of color in California has become its own epidemic in […]
The post <strong>Bill To Improve Birth Outcomes For Women Of Color</strong> appeared first on The Sacramento Observer.
By Brian Melley | The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — WhenLeondra Krugersettled into her new chambers at California’s highest court seven years ago, she asked her top assistant to […]
The post Kruger seeks to follow path to 'impartial and fair justice' appeared first on The Sacramento Observer.
A producer that's worked with Ye aka Kanye West states that controversial rocker Marilyn Manson is working with the rapper on the sequel to his \"Donda\" album. Digital Nas spoke about the pair in an interview with Rolling Stone, highlighting the \"crazy dynamic\" that lies at the heart of their creative relationship.
Nicki addressed the issue with City Girls during an interview with Lore’l and Headkrack of the Morning Hustle and said she was actually interested in working with the group a few years ago and jumping on their record.
A Texas mother wants to ban Michelle Obama: Political Icon, a biography of the former first lady written by Heather E. Schwartz, according to a list of 50 books Texas parents want banned from school libraries.
Thaddeus Jones, Calumet City Mayor and Illinois State Representative of the 29th Legislative District will welcome residents throughout the southland to the Calumet City Public Library to join him in an amazing Black History Celebration featuring the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance (MMOT). The Mobile Museum of Tolerance is an extremely valuable and … Continued
The post Mobile Museum of Tolerance Arrives in Calumet City appeared first on Chicago Defender.
The Masked Singer producers thought it was a good idea to have Rudy Giuliani on the show like he didn't try to make democracy a victim of actual cancel culture. Judges Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke walked off the stage in protest.
(CNN) - Cheslie Kryst's mother is speaking out about her daughter's death, saying she has 'never known a pain as deep as this. I am forever changed.' April Simpkinsshared a statement with 'Extra'where Kryst had worked as an entertainment correspondent. The 30-year-old attorney and former Miss USAdied after jumping from a building in New York […]
The post Cheslie Kryst's mother says she hid 'high functioning depression' appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
A FOOD bank has been opened in Moruga with the goal of providing basic food supplies to people in need, particularly families under house quarantine who may require help in getting items delivered to their doorstep.
Joseph Lorant, the councillor for the area, is the driving force behind the initiative.
The launch took place on Monday in Grand Chemin and Lorant thanked everyone who contributed to make the initiative a success.
\"Our togetherness shows that with one item, we can touch the hearts of those in need during these trying times. This initiative is different from a normal hamper distribution drive. People most in need at this time can get some sort of food relief,\" Lorant told The Newsday.
\"Some families are in quarantine at home for several days and they do not have an opportunity to get out to get food, so we (he and organisers) intend to go house to house and deliver items at their doorstep. All covid19 protocols will be observed.\"
Lorant added that the bank also targets people affected by disasters as well as social issues like unemployment. He said that several people have already called seeking help.
\"This is an ongoing initiative. We have reached out to corporate sponsors to partner with us and are awaiting feedback,\" Lorant said.
\"Through my office, I will be reaching out to more corporate sponsors so that we can get a continuous supply of items. We intend to probably look at either three to five hampers weekly or monthly, depending on how much items are contributed to the food bank.\"
People who want to drop off items can do so at the bank at Moruga Road in Grand Chemin on Mondays to Fridays between 9am-3pm.
For more information, people can also call 266-0882.
The post Councillor organises Moruga 'food bank' for poor and families in quarantine appeared first on Trinidad and Tobago Newsday.
President Joe Biden recently nominated Cook to join the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve. If she is confirmed, she will be the first Black woman to serve on the board since its creation 108 years ago.
(Family Features) Gathering your team to plan for a truly memorable game day at home starts with almost everyone’s favorite part of the festivities: the food. From meaty meals and zesty appetizers to sweet, long-lasting snacks, fuel your crowd with recipes that keep them coming back from kickoff to overtime. One superstar of the menu […]
The post A Hall of Fame Feast for Homegating Fans appeared first on Carolina Peacemaker.
Even though she is an international superstar Cardi B still has her borough in heart. She will be covering the funeral expenses for the families affected by the recent fire in The Bronx. As spotted on TMZ Belcalis is stepping up for the Boogie Down once again. According to the report the 'Be Careful' rapper is […]
Before he was fatally shot by a Minneapolis police officer, Amir Locke had been making plans. The 22-year-old Black man had filed paperwork to start a music business, his mother […]
By Aamer Madhani | The Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday that Russia could invade Ukraine “any day,” launching a conflict […]
The post Top Biden aide says Ukraine invasion could come 'any day' appeared first on The Sacramento Observer.
The Center for COVID Control, which has more than 100 testing sites around the country, including in Bay Area cities such as San Jose, San Ramon, and Mountain View, is facing scrutiny for its handling of testing; failing to follow health and safety protocol at some sites; significant delays for delivering results or delivering no results at all; intentionally giving patients false results, and destroying patients’ test kits before they could even be tested.
The post COVID-Testing Firm Raided by Feds, Second Company Also Under Investigation first appeared on BlackPressUSA.
