Dominican Republic strives for quality education; Politicians want to control the appointments

[Dolores]

Education Minister Ángel Hernández has asserted that the foundation has been laid to strengthen the future of Dominican education. A series of measures, he said, will ensure that children learn to read and write correctly by the end of third grade, that high school graduates are well-prepared for university, and that the quality of vocational schools is elevated.

Minister of Education has announced his Horizon 2034 Education Plan for inclusive, equitable, and quality education that ensures access, progression, and the timely completion of pre-university education and the achievement of relevant and meaningful learning.

“We have a new approved curriculum, new textbooks, we are equipping vocational schools, we have a new evaluation system approved, there is a code of ethics, and we are purchasing laboratories,” the government official...

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[LindseyKaufman]

Well let’s see how this goes……

 

[josh2203]

From the DR1 article:
"A series of measures, he said, will ensure that children learn to read and write correctly by the end of third grade"

What is currently the goal or the curriculum, when are kids expected to read and write as per public school curriculum? Am I right thinking expecting kids to be able read and write "correctly" at the age of 9 (?) is a bit late?

 

[Father Guido]

The phrase "Dominican Republic strives for quality education, Politicians want to control the appointments", is an oxymoron.

 

[LindseyKaufman]

The phrase "Dominican Republic strives for quality education, Politicians want to control the appointments", is an oxymoron.

So right! Sepárate polítics and education.
Stop hiring teachers for life. Do not only train teachers- equip their classrooms. Give school and district report cards. Publish this information.

I do not understand why this country always gives a pass to education.