Grenada: OECS Education Development Project

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The overall objective o f the Second OECS Education Development Project for Grenada is to build human capital in the OECS which in turn will contribute to the diversification of their economy and more sustainable growth. This objective will be achieved by: (i) increasing equitable access to secondary education; (ii) improving the quality o f the teaching and learning process, with more direct interventions and provision of resources at the school level, a focus on student-centered learning and various mechanisms to provide student support; and (iii) strengthening management o f the sector and governance of schools. In Grenada, special emphasis will be placed on improving students' literacy and numeracy skills. There are three main components. Component 1 expands and rehabilitates existing secondary schools. Component 2 improves the quality of teaching and learning by developing curricula for Forms I to III, upgrading teacher skills, improving the student assessment system, and improving student support services. Component 3 strengthens governance and management by strengthening school supervision and management, establishing an educational management information system, and improving communication and participation.