A total of 1,131 persons participated in the Ministry of Education’s first consultation with Grades 5 and 6 teachers on Friday, with an informative virtual discussion about the way forward for delivering quality education to all parts of Guyana.
Minister of Education Priya Manickchand had an interactive discussion with teachers and education stakeholders about the best strategies for delivering education to students writing the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) next year. The meeting was held via Zoom and attendees from the Education system which includes teachers, Regional Educational Officers, and other stakeholders, involved in the delivery of education in the country, as well as media personnel were invited to participate. With a total of 1,096 grade 5 and 6 teachers in the country, the turnout was impressive and the conversation was praised by the Minister who said that she was inspired by the teachers’ interest and participation in the meeting. She said that it is the first of the many consultations she hopes to have as the Ministry seeks a solution that will benefit all as they prepare the children for the exam which will determine the secondary school each student will be placed at.
