Yes, it’s true. A higher percentage of girls than boys obtain passes in the regional Caribbean Secondary Education Council/CSEC Examinations (used as a secondary school leaving exam) in most subject areas. However, in key subjects such as mathematics, more than half of all Jamaican candidates failed in 2013, regardless of sex. Though boys underperform in relation to … [Read more...] about Battle of the Sexes – Who is Underachieving?
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3 Things the Caribbean Should be Doing to Address Bullying
Bullying Prevention Awareness Month has ended and it is a good time for Caribbean schools and policy makers to take stock and improve current efforts to reduce and prevent bullying. A recent IDB Policy Brief, “Mothers Are Right: Eat Your Vegetables and Keep Away From the Girls (Boys): Bullying Victimization Profile in the Caribbean” (Ruprah and Sierra, 2014), contributes new … [Read more...] about 3 Things the Caribbean Should be Doing to Address Bullying