The Government of Saint Lucia continues to advance its education reform agenda as senior officials of the Ministry of Education convened a high level strategic engagement with school principals and vice principals from across the island on Tuesday.
The session brought together Minister for Education, Youth Development, Sports and Digital Transformation, Kenson Casimir, and Minister with responsibility for Early Childhood, Continuing and Special Education and Digital Transformation, Danny Butcher, alongside senior ministry officials, in a focused dialogue aimed at strengthening school leadership, improving student outcomes and aligning national education policies with on the ground realities.
The engagement provided a platform for open discussion, collaboration and the exchange of practical insights, allowing school leaders to share their experiences and challenges while contributing to solutions that support student success in an evolving educational landscape.
Minister Casimir emphasized that strong leadership within schools is central to delivering quality education and achieving meaningful reform.
“Effective education reform begins with listening to those who lead our schools every day. This engagement allows us to work collaboratively with principals and vice principals to ensure our policies are responsive, practical and focused on improving outcomes for every student,” Casimir said.
Minister Danny Butcher highlighted the government’s inclusive approach to education and the importance of supporting learners at every stage of development. “Our approach to education is holistic and people centered,” Butcher stated. “By engaging directly with school leaders, we are strengthening our support systems for early childhood, special and continuing education, while ensuring that digital transformation enhances teaching, learning and access across the board.”
The Ministry noted that such leadership dialogues are essential to ensuring that education policies are informed by real classroom and administrative experiences, fostering solutions that are both effective and sustainable. “Through continued collaboration and shared vision, the Ministry of Education has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering quality, inclusive and future-ready education for every child in Saint Lucia,” Butcher said.
