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  • Jamaica: A student who cannot spell 'cat'!(H.S. teacher exposes breathtaking extent of edu. crisis)

    11/24/2005 1:13:43 PM PST · by Stoat · 31 replies · 3,931+ views
    The Jamaica Gleaner ^ | November 24, 2005
    LETTER OF THE DAY - A student who cannot spell 'cat'! published: Thursday | November 24, 2005 THE EDITOR, Sir: I AM writing this letter to you based on my experience. I am a teacher at an upgraded high school in Jamaica and I must say that we are making strides in CSEC passes and the performing arts. However, I am appalled from time to time by the kind of students who are entering the high school system.I met a student recently who could not spell the words, 'mother', 'cat' or her last name, albeit the name is a...