ORANJESTAD — Education Minister Gerlien Croes, together with the Department of Education Aruba (DEA), school principals, and teachers, held the second session of a national dialogue aimed at evaluating and modernizing MAVO secondary education.
The initiative focuses on updating the curriculum, improving educational quality, and better aligning teaching with students' needs and today's labor market.
Participants discussed coordination between schools, consistent educational policies, and preparing students for further education or employment.
Croes emphasized that teachers' and principals' practical experience is essential to developing effective improvements.
Recommendations from the discussions will help guide future educational reforms. No specific measures or implementation deadlines have been announced.