Jamaica's Education Minister authorizes school principals to set student resumption dates after Hurricane Beryl, as schools require $3B in repairs.

Jamaica's Education Minister authorizes school principals to determine student resumption dates after Hurricane Beryl, as repairs cost over $3 billion. The ministry is working with contractors to fix schools before September 2nd. Some schools may not be fully repaired but will be deemed safe. The opposition calls for clarity on delayed openings, and concerns about safety and functionality of temporary learning spaces are raised. The growing threat of climate change raises the need for resilience plans in education systems.

August 30, 2024
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