The Editor, Sir:

It is quite unfortunate that Christopher Zacca can make such a statement regarding the state of our education in Jamaica. While we cannot hide from the fact that there are areas that we need to work on, he must be careful in passing remarks about the school system, the teachers, and the principals.

Mr Zacca was one of my students in my early years of teaching at Campion. Most schools are not as blessed as Campion to have the financial and other support resources. I have noticed that most times, students from Campion are lauded for the great success that they have attained.

As an educator, I have a problem with taking those students who do not have any deficiencies and making them into so-called 'educational stars'. I am more likely to say that stars come from Muchette High School or Black River High which are doing a great job when they can work with all the limitations, violence, no finance, etc., and turn out great students.

Less talk Mr Zacca

I think teachers and principals are doing their best considering the challenges they face each day. As a professor, I have had the opportunity of evaluating students in a more affluent society than Jamaica and the apathy that I observe is mind-boggling.

I am not suggesting that we do not try to fix the problems that exist, I think we should try to fix them. It would be nice for Mr Zacca to put his money where his mouth is and stop pointing a finger at many teachers who spent their lives in poverty, but yet they stuck to the profession and helped many students.

I am, etc.,

Dr ALLAN YOUNG

yallan20@gmail.com

Cayman

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