PM Persad-Bissessar Highlights Technology In Education At CXC Awards
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has stressed the importance of ensuring the education system aligns with the rapid evolution of technology; ensuring no child is left behind.
Mrs. Persad Bissessar made the announcement while addressing
top-performing students at the CXC Regional Awards at the Government Campus Plaza on Thursday.
Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar reaffirmed her government’s commitment to preparing students for a rapidly changing world with the roll-out of laptops to Form One students, which she said “will continue until every single Form 1 child in secondary school will have a laptop and the world in their hands.
« We now operate in a world shaped by artificial intelligence, cyber security, renewable energy, cultural and creative industries, and increasing global competitiveness. In this environment, education cannot be treated as a routine social service. It must be recognised as a strategic investment in national transformation. As a former Minister of Education myself, and now twice Prime Minister, I remain firmly committed to advancing education and supporting continued regional progress. And I will tell you what I’ve been saying all these years. I repeat: Education is the only passport out of poverty. And I say secondly: Education is the key for a better quality of life. »
