Education
IDB, MoECST and Sesame Workshop to bring Sesame Street content to preschool-age children in Belize
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology of Belize (MoECST) and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street and Sésamo, are joining efforts to deliver quality educational TV content to preschool-age children in Belize.
Education
Prime Minister says schools could re-open in May or June
Schools across the country were closed shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country in March 2020. Educational institutions have been operating via distance learning, and until recently, there was no timeline for their re-opening. With the COVID-19 vaccine rolling out in the country as of Monday, March 1st, and with teachers among the first recipients, Prime Minister Honourable John Briceño anticipates schools' re-opening by May or June of this year.
Community and Society
Belize School Counsellor Association observes School Counselling Awareness Week
Belize School Counsellor Association (BSCA) will be celebrating School Counselling Awareness Week during the week of February 1 – 5, 2021 under the theme: Helping Students Navigate a Changing World. The purpose of this week is to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counsellors within the Belizean school system.
Education
Formation of COVID-19 Education Task Force
As a part of the implementation of its PLANBELIZE AGENDA, the new PUP Administration of Prime Minister, Hon. John Briceno has established a COVID-19 EDUCATION TASK FORCE to bring together relevant key stakeholders and partners in education to help guide the Government's commitment to the delivery of quality, accessible education during the Covid-19 pandemic, and to provide specific recommendations for the safe and responsible reopening of schools for face-to- face instruction in August/September 2021 or when it is deemed safe to do so by the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
Community and Society
The Little Free Libraries exchange system: Grab a book and leave one
Belize Bookworms remind little readers that the Free Little Libraries operate on a 'take one, leave one' honor system. The organization recently received lots of new stock for some fun reading ahead.
Education
Distance Learning To Continue Into The 2020 – 2021 School Year
Schools will remain closed for face-to-face learning in January and until it is deemed safe for our students and teachers to return to the classroom. Distance learning will continue. Principals and teachers are asked to continue collaborating to ensure safe working conditions, including working on shifts and working from home where possible.
Community and Society
UNICEF representatives deliver school bags for island children
200 bags containing hygienic and educational items were handed over to San Pedro Town by UNICEF representatives. This initiative took place in all municipalities across the country
Education
IDB helps Belizean schools affected by COVID-19 closures
The program for $12.5 million will support remote and face-to-face learning and includes a $2.5 million grant for multicultural education in schools with migrant students.
