Hanna-Martin: No Decision on National Exams

Education officials giving an update on the ministry’s plan to address learning gaps among students, as the fate of national examinations this year is still up in the air.

Megan Shepard reports.

Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training, Glenys Hanna Martin says education officials are still awaiting the green light from the Ministry of Health and Wellness.

She adds, her ministry is developing a national diagnostic test to assess where students are academically, socially and possibly psychologically.

While the test is expected to be rolled out as soon as possible, Minister Hanna Martin says she understands the importance of not applying overwhelming pressure to the student body at this time.