…has remained languishing with no action. The idea of free college education for all Virgin Islanders did not begin with Mr. Roach; it was first proposed in the U.S.V.I.'s 5th Constitutional Convention, introduced in May 2009. Unde…
…this year a plan to offer high school graduates a free college education. The release comes on the heels of Governor Kenneth Mapp's and the University of the Virgin Islands' historic announcement at Government House on Tuesday, wh…
…not guarantee accreditation from the Liaison Committee for Medical Education (L.C.M.E.) Advisory Board, which the school would need before opening. He said the school would reapply for accreditation in August of this year, but the…
…of their own aspirations, and to contribute to the intellectual, educational and economic growth of the Caribbean as Sir Hilary has done through his work.” Before assuming the position of vice chancellor at The University of the W…
The U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Justice (DOJ) today announced the completion of the English Learner (EL) Tool Kit to support states, districts and schools in meeting their legal obligations to ELs and ensuring access to…
ST. CROIX – The Virgin Islands Department of Education hosted the second of two Opening of School Celebration Services—this time on St. Croix—at the historic Bethel A.M.E Church in downtown Christiansted on Sunday, September 20, a…
…are scheduled to return to classrooms, the Virgin Islands Board of Education is questioning whether several campuses will be ready, after recent walkthroughs identified leaking roofs and water near electrical wiring at the St. Cro…
The V.I. Board of Education was pleased to inform the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance of its “refined cost-saving strategies” as budget hearings continued on Thursday. However, VIBE’s success at reducing its costs…
Education commissioner tells senators that the legislation may need to be revisited because additional personnel are required to meet the standalone class mandate for K through Eight, highlighting significant staffing and resource…
…projects. During a wide-ranging discussion before the Committee on Education and Workforce Development, Senator Kenneth Gittens grilled education officials on “accountability with our monies.” “While I have fairly good confidence …
…conditions in St. Croix's public schools, the Senate Committee on Education and Workforce Development convened on Thursday to discuss the broader issues affecting child care in the territory. Committee Chair Senator Marise James r…
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