On this day in history, December 8, 1993, educators witnessed the official commissioning of the National Council on Education. Speakers and other participants in the ceremony dubbed the moment “historic”, long overdue” and “a moment of great hope”. The event is widely perceived as having the potential to augur well for the future of education in Jamaica.
The National Council on Education was established to coordinate the appointment of persons to the Boards of public schools, advise the Minister on policy development and implications and assist in the development of educational programs.
The first phase of the Reform of the Secondary Education Project commenced. Through this project, a common curriculum was introduced for Grades 7-9 of the Secondary education system.
Ministry of Education decentralised its services again with the establishment of six Regional Offices. The Ministry had started this decentralization program in 1975, however it was suspended in the 1980s.
