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66% stipend increase for CPCE teachers—says President Granger
Resident teachers at the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) stand to benefit from a 66% stipend increase, in the near future.
President David Grainger
This is according to President David Granger at the recent inaugural teachers’ conference.
During his presentation the Head of State noted that he recently met with education officials and administrators of the CPCE and instructed that the stipend for teachers be increased.
He did not indicate from what date the increase will commence, but further stated that there will be an increase in funds directed to the education sector, after the first oil is extracted in 2020.
The President explained that with expected increased revenues from petroleum after 2020, much of it will be directed to the Sovereign Wealth Fund, and a significant percentage will be devoted to public education.
President Granger noted that teachers play a critical role in society. He emphasised the importance of their training. He added that education standards would decline unless there is a core of trained and qualified teachers capable of upholding the standards that are expected.
The President added that just last week more lab equipment was donated to the CPCE, made possible through a donation from the People’s Republic of China to the CPCE.
He also mentioned plans are in the making to ensure teachers benefit from tertiary education, in the future.
“Every teacher also will have an opportunity to attend University and to benefit from improved teacher training. Educators are the sinews of the education system. They are central to achieving the aims of education, which are to produce graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills and values not only for their own personal development but for national development…”
Yesterday, Guyana joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Teachers’ Day 2019.
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