Teachers’ Association deeply concerned about reopening of schools in immediate aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, calls for crisis leadership

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association JTA says it is deeply concerned about the Education Ministry’s decision to push for the reopening of schools in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

JTA President Mark Malabver says the decision comes at a time when many teachers, students and their families are grappling with trauma, loss and uncertainty, following the devastating impact of the hurricane.

He is calling on the Education Ministry to demonstrate crisis leadership, grounded in compassion and flexibility.

He says the immediate focus should not be on academic recovery, but on emotional recovery. This he suggests should be done to provide teachers, students and school leaders with the psychosocial support needed to begin the healing process.

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Phased reopening of schools begins today

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association JTA says it is deeply concerned about the Education Ministry’s decision to push for the reopening of schools in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

JTA President Mark Malabver says the decision comes at a time when many teachers, students and their families are grappling with trauma, loss and uncertainty, following the devastating impact of the hurricane.

He is calling on the Education Ministry to demonstrate crisis leadership, grounded in compassion and flexibility.

He says the immediate focus should not be on academic recovery, but on emotional recovery. This he suggests should be done to provide teachers, students and school leaders with the psychosocial support needed to begin the healing process.

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Death toll from Hurricane Melissa likely to rise

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association JTA says it is deeply concerned about the Education Ministry’s decision to push for the reopening of schools in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

JTA President Mark Malabver says the decision comes at a time when many teachers, students and their families are grappling with trauma, loss and uncertainty, following the devastating impact of the hurricane.

He is calling on the Education Ministry to demonstrate crisis leadership, grounded in compassion and flexibility.

He says the immediate focus should not be on academic recovery, but on emotional recovery. This he suggests should be done to provide teachers, students and school leaders with the psychosocial support needed to begin the healing process.

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More communities expected to have electricity restored by Sunday

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association JTA says it is deeply concerned about the Education Ministry’s decision to push for the reopening of schools in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

JTA President Mark Malabver says the decision comes at a time when many teachers, students and their families are grappling with trauma, loss and uncertainty, following the devastating impact of the hurricane.

He is calling on the Education Ministry to demonstrate crisis leadership, grounded in compassion and flexibility.

He says the immediate focus should not be on academic recovery, but on emotional recovery. This he suggests should be done to provide teachers, students and school leaders with the psychosocial support needed to begin the healing process.

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JPS reports extensive damage to infrastructure following Hurricane Melissa

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association JTA says it is deeply concerned about the Education Ministry’s decision to push for the reopening of schools in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

JTA President Mark Malabver says the decision comes at a time when many teachers, students and their families are grappling with trauma, loss and uncertainty, following the devastating impact of the hurricane.

He is calling on the Education Ministry to demonstrate crisis leadership, grounded in compassion and flexibility.

He says the immediate focus should not be on academic recovery, but on emotional recovery. This he suggests should be done to provide teachers, students and school leaders with the psychosocial support needed to begin the healing process.

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Non-essential government offices will reopen today

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association JTA says it is deeply concerned about the Education Ministry’s decision to push for the reopening of schools in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

JTA President Mark Malabver says the decision comes at a time when many teachers, students and their families are grappling with trauma, loss and uncertainty, following the devastating impact of the hurricane.

He is calling on the Education Ministry to demonstrate crisis leadership, grounded in compassion and flexibility.

He says the immediate focus should not be on academic recovery, but on emotional recovery. This he suggests should be done to provide teachers, students and school leaders with the psychosocial support needed to begin the healing process.

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Golding says Jamaicans can rebuild communities and rise stronger by working together

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association JTA says it is deeply concerned about the Education Ministry’s decision to push for the reopening of schools in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

JTA President Mark Malabver says the decision comes at a time when many teachers, students and their families are grappling with trauma, loss and uncertainty, following the devastating impact of the hurricane.

He is calling on the Education Ministry to demonstrate crisis leadership, grounded in compassion and flexibility.

He says the immediate focus should not be on academic recovery, but on emotional recovery. This he suggests should be done to provide teachers, students and school leaders with the psychosocial support needed to begin the healing process.

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Health sector continues to operate in emergency mode

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association JTA says it is deeply concerned about the Education Ministry’s decision to push for the reopening of schools in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

JTA President Mark Malabver says the decision comes at a time when many teachers, students and their families are grappling with trauma, loss and uncertainty, following the devastating impact of the hurricane.

He is calling on the Education Ministry to demonstrate crisis leadership, grounded in compassion and flexibility.

He says the immediate focus should not be on academic recovery, but on emotional recovery. This he suggests should be done to provide teachers, students and school leaders with the psychosocial support needed to begin the healing process.

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Hurricane Melissa begins to turn towards Jamaica

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association JTA says it is deeply concerned about the Education Ministry’s decision to push for the reopening of schools in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

JTA President Mark Malabver says the decision comes at a time when many teachers, students and their families are grappling with trauma, loss and uncertainty, following the devastating impact of the hurricane.

He is calling on the Education Ministry to demonstrate crisis leadership, grounded in compassion and flexibility.

He says the immediate focus should not be on academic recovery, but on emotional recovery. This he suggests should be done to provide teachers, students and school leaders with the psychosocial support needed to begin the healing process.

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Government orders evacuation of 7 communities with immediate effect

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association JTA says it is deeply concerned about the Education Ministry’s decision to push for the reopening of schools in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

JTA President Mark Malabver says the decision comes at a time when many teachers, students and their families are grappling with trauma, loss and uncertainty, following the devastating impact of the hurricane.

He is calling on the Education Ministry to demonstrate crisis leadership, grounded in compassion and flexibility.

He says the immediate focus should not be on academic recovery, but on emotional recovery. This he suggests should be done to provide teachers, students and school leaders with the psychosocial support needed to begin the healing process.

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