Newport P.O., Manchester, Jamaica, W.I.
Telephone: (876) 569 6664
Email: maxine_donovan@yahoo.com
The Answer to Non-achievement in Schools
Some children find it difficult to read and understand their textbooks, yet they only need to hear a Mavado song once and they know every word by heart. They do poorly in mathematics lessons, yet they can read a domino game and give a six love. We would marvel if we see the things that some children create at home that are both functional and attractive, yet they are disruptive and poor at their school work. Our education system is failing most of our potentially able students because it is showing up their weaknesses instead of building on their strengths. It is not meeting them where they are, which is what we need to do, and then we can take them where we want them to be. MORE...
Jamaica50 Education, Arts and Culture
Our aim is to assist in youth and community development in Jamaica, by:
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Promoting community education, arts and culture projects,
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Developing a cultural studies resource for arts students at high school level, and
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Promoting and marketing the work and talent of creative individuals, particularly those from inner city communities.
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