The Minister of Education, Octavia Alfred, has spoken on the values of the International Day of Education which held on January 24, 2022. Elaborating on the importance of the celebration, Alfred said global education is necessary for psychosocial development of children and community peace. She added that national sustainability is assured where quality education is given its rightful place.
The education minister noted that transformative subjects such as civics and environmental education have been added to the curriculum to ensure the overall development of students. She also stated that teachers equally undergo frequent trainings to equip them for modern academic pursuits that will impact students more.
The minister said this year’s international education celebration will showcase newest transformations in the educational sector and uphold the fundamental rights of every child to quality education. She made it clear that this is the only way to build an inclusive and peaceful future for all. According to her, education is also necessary for repairing past injustices and bringing about needed digital changes in the community.
It will generate debate around how to strengthen education as a public endeavor and common good, how to steer the digital transformation, support teachers, safeguard the planet and unlock the potential in every person to contribute to collective well-being and our shared home.
Hon. Octavia Alfred, Minister of Education
Alfred then thanked all teachers in Dominica for their efforts at changing lives through their best academic services. She said the DLP administration is keen on implementing the universal early education mandate which seeks to have all children attain primary and secondary education. She said this is the only foundation needed for children to develop important skills for future endeavours in any economic fields.
I thank you for the effort that you have made to ensure that our children continue learning in a time like this. We know that Dominica is forging ahead to ensure quality education for all as we work on implementing Universal Early Childhood education.
Hon. Octavia Alfred, Minister of Education
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