JTA to Host 14th Biennial CUT Games
All eyes will be on the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) as they prepare to host the 14th Biennial CUT Students' Athletic Championship from July 20 to 21, 2012. The CUT Athletic Championships was a result of the CUT's recognition of the need to provide young athletes ages 8-15 years with some quality regional competition. There was also recognition by the CUT, that sports have a significant role to play in the regional integration process. These particular Championships will bring together the students and teachers of the Caribbean for a few days of friendly competition, camaraderie and co-operation.
DAT Held Successful Biennial ConferenceThe 11th Biennial Conference of the Dominica Association of Teachers was held on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at the Garraway Hotel in Roseau. The Conference which was held under the theme: “Teachers – Confronting the Scourge of Non Communicable Diseases” was described by many as a tremendous success. Keynote speaker for the Conference, Public Health Nutritionist – Paula Trotter urged teachers to set the example by living healthy life styles as the seek to fight the scourge of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (CNCD’s). Ms. Trotter also called on Policy Makers to ensure that the school environment is conducive to healthy living. She called for a paradigm shift as regards the curriculum for Food and Nutrition and Health and Family Life Education.
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2012 Walden- C.U.T Scholarship Announced
Walden University announces its 2012 Walden-CUT Scholarship. First launched in 2011, four teachers from CUT member units were successful in securing the scholarships which has a value of US $ 5,000. Walden also extended 20% tuition reduction to all members of CUT affiliates for the life of their degree program when they enrolled at Walden. To date, many of our Caribbean colleagues have taken advantage of this great member benefit to fulfill their professional development goals.
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