Standards at primary and secondary schools have been continuously slipping under the national administration of the wretched PNM.

The records confirm a worrying decline in performance.

The records confirm a worrying decline in performance, which followed the senseless removal of several internationally tested measures that were implemented by the forward-thinking Kamla Persad-Bissessar Administration.

A broad array of systems and procedures have been recklessly scrapped or ignored.

A broad array of systems and procedures have been recklessly scrapped or ignored.

They include leadership measures, remedial programmes, delinquency management, proper infrastructure, effective parent-teacher structures, and consultations with the trade union.

There were also essential improvements to the curricula, removing institutional stigma, provision of equality of opportunity, retention of educators, and a number of other appropriate structures and programmes.

The forward-thinking Kamla Persad-Bissessar Administration

Extra-curricula, technical-vocational measures and proper teacher training were also undertaken by the Government of Mrs. Persad-Bissessar.

In addition, there was a vigorous programme of construction, from pre-schools to tertiary campuses, and a diligent campaign to ensure access by every one of applicable school age.

There was a vigorous programme of construction, from pre-schools to tertiary campuses,

Today, the education system is at its lowest ebb in decades, with declining standards, low participation, and a high incidence of school violence.

Today, the education system is at its lowest ebb in decades

There is a general aimlessness in this critical sector.

And the Rowley Government couldn’t care less.