00:00The Ministry of Education said it remained committed to ensuring safe, secure and uninterrupted learning across Trinidad and Tobago.
00:08In a media release issued today, the ministry reassured parents and guardians that schools nationwide continue to operate in a safe and stable manner with teaching and learning activities taking place in all education districts.
00:22According to the ministry, attendance data showed steady student participation across the country with majority of enrolled students present for instruction.
00:32All 143 government and government-assisted early childhood care and education centers, it said, remained open.
00:41Several primary and secondary education districts also reported encouraging attendance levels.
00:46The ministry further advised that only 1% of primary and secondary schools experienced early dismissal.
00:55Meanwhile, President of the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association, Crystal Lashay, said,
01:01the association was aware of concerns surrounding attendance and was investigating the matter.
01:07Information reaching tutor is that there has been some issue in terms of the low attendance of both students and teachers at our nation's schools.
01:16Note that tutor is investigating, note that tutor has no part to play in whatever would have transpired.
01:24We are and will always be a responsible association, but we are investigating.
01:29Meanwhile, the National Schools Dietary Service Limited continue to provide meals to students.
01:35As of January 27th, approximately 56,000 breakfasts were served while some 57,000 lunches were delivered.
01:43That's Shala Kisto, TV6 News.
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