The starting pay for all teachers in the U.S. Virgin Islands will be $50,000 beginning in September of this year, Governor Albert Bryan announced Thursday evening. Speaking during an interview with the Consortium at Gov't House, the governor spoke about the importance of education, stating that it is the only way to prepare the next generation of leaders. "I am one person who definitely believes in education.... I'm going to say [education] is the only way," he said. "And that's where we've got to start broadening our minds." Mr. Bryan spoke of skills that were taught to him by his parents — from upholstery to mechanic work, and even changing the stereo of a vehicle — that he said prepared him for the work environment. "I think as a community we have to recognize that these kids, they are not little dollies, they are young adults that we…
The University of the Virgin Islands School of Education announced Monday that it has been awarded full…
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The University of the Virgin Islands announced Tuesday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding…
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Millions of American students, including 12,000 from the U.S. Virgin Islands who have qualified for President Joe Biden’s plan for student loan relief can now access their applications online. On M...
The V.I. Department of Education announced Wednesday the launch of its anonymous helpline through ComplianceLine, an independent company, where students, employees, and the public can report concerns ...
The National Weather Service has issued a weather advisory for the U.S. Virgin Islands, warning of excessive rainfall, flooding of urban areas, roads, small streams, and guts. In a special alert, NSW...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Thursday that through its Public Assistance program, over $408 million has been obligated for medical facilities in the territory following the devastating...
The V.I. Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (VI-EPSCoR) will host its annual conference on Oct. 27-28, highlighting the next generation of STEM professionals: the youth of the Virgi...
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School monitors on St. Croix at a number of public learning facilities on Thursday participated in a labor action, leaving several schools without security which prompted the V.I. Police Department to...
The V.I. Dept. of Education commissioner nominee and at least two lawmakers have questioned whether legislation is necessary to implement V.I. and Caribbean history into the school curriculum. The in...
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While the 2022/2023 school year continues to be plagued by a shortage of professional educators, a rise in in-school Covid-19 cases, and truancy — the action of staying away from school without good...
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