June 1, 2021
Island Teacher
We have probably all seen the images from major hurricanes beamed around the world. Those of us who have been impacted by hurricanes know their potential to disrupt, devastate and decimate school infrastructure. As a result, thousands of students have their educational journey interrupted each year. Such major events not…
October 30, 2019
Island Teacher
https://youtu.be/nUb4MovqcBY The phrase Climate Emergency recognises that Climate Change is a threat that seems to be growing at an exponential rate. For the Bahamas, hurricanes like Dorian are now an existential threat of the Climate Emergency, claims respected Bahamian journalist Sloan Smith. Looking at the photographs and video footage…
January 27, 2019
Island Teacher
The international community has concluded that climate change represents an urgent threat to human and natural systems (The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, IPCC, 2014a) and that an effective and immediate response to climate change is required to prevent hazardous human interference with the climate system (IPCC, 2014b). IPCC has…
September 26, 2018
Island Teacher
The Future of Jobs – Are Schools Ready? According to the future jobs report 2018 from the World Economic Forum, there are a number of skills that will decline. Whilst some will decline, others will emerge to a new prominence. The report states, “Proficiency in new technologies is only one…
September 15, 2018
Island Teacher
One year ago Hurricane Irma brought terrible destruction to the British Virgin Islands and other islands in its path. Many jurisdictions have not fully recovered. The meteorologist Jeff Masters is one of the most respected meteorologists in America. His research on the historic hurricane off the Lesser Antilles Islands in…