Ministry of Education Holds Back to School Activity for Teachers

All levels of teachers across Montserrat were engaged in a Back-to-School activity on Monday held by the Ministry of Education ahead of the 2024-2025 school year.

Director of Education, Dr. Gregory Julius spoke with ZJB Radio on Tuesday about the activity.

He discussed the need for the ministry and teachers to work together as well as involving parents and the Parent Teacher’s Association (PTA) in the schools. Focus was also placed on transforming education.

He also explained some of the challenges that the teachers addressed as well as changes needed in the education sector.

Radio Montserrat (ZJB) · Dr. Gregory Julius - Changes Needed in the Education Sector

Dr. Julius highlighted the concern of teacher’s remuneration, saying that their salaries should align with the cost of living.

Radio Montserrat (ZJB) · Dr. Gregory Julius - Teacher Remuneration

Dr. Julius says the event was successful, adding that the ministry hopes to continue this initiative every year.

Radio Montserrat (ZJB) · Dr. Gregory Julius - Success of Back to School Activity