National Centre for Educational Resource Development - NCERD

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

Hon. Sonia Parag, Minister of Education, will be in Region 10 on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, as part of the Government’s Cabinet Outreach.

Residents are invited to meet and engage with the Minister, raise concerns, ask questions and discuss matters relating to education and their communities.

📍 Moblissa Community Centre — 10:00 AM
📍 Central Amelia’s Ward, Shanghai Villa — 1:30 PM

Come out, have your voice heard and spread the word.

01/09/2026

𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠, 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Every classroom holds the possibility of changing a life, and every life changed through education adds to the strength and progress of our country.

This is the spirit in which we observe Education Month 2026 under the theme, “From Classrooms to Communities, Education Transforms Lives.” Across Guyana, we have seen what sustained investment in education can make possible. More Guyanese are accessing education at every level; more teachers are being trained; schools and learning environments are being transformed; technology is taking learning beyond the traditional classroom; and opportunities that once seemed unattainable to many families are now becoming possible for their children. This progress reflects the Government of Guyana’s unwavering commitment to creating a national reality in which quality education and opportunity are within the reach of every Guyanese.

As Guyana moves forward, our education system must also keep pace with a changing world. The children in our classrooms today are preparing for a future being reshaped by technology, artificial intelligence, and new opportunities. Our responsibility is to ensure that they are not simply educated for today but equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in the Guyana of tomorrow and compete wherever their ambitions may take them.

Preparing our children for that future also means continuing to strengthen the foundations of education today. We must keep improving learning outcomes, deepening our focus on literacy and numeracy, supporting our educators, closing gaps wherever they exist, and finding better ways to reach every learner. Indeed, the progress we have made gives us a strong foundation on which to build, and as Guyana develops, the standard we set for education must continue to rise with it.

This Education Month, I wish to sincerely thank our educators, parents, guardians, students, education officers, support staff, communities, and every partner who shares in this work. The real success of an education system is seen in what its people are able to become because of it. Our collective task is to ensure that every classroom in Guyana is a place where possibility begins and that what our children gain through education strengthens their lives, their families, their communities, and ultimately, our nation.

31/08/2026

The Ministry of Education through NCERD continues to support the implementation of the Grade 5 Renewed Curriculum through a capacity-building workshop for teachers in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni). The workshop focuses on strengthening teachers’ understanding of the curriculum, including the Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs), National Learning Outcomes (NLOs), assessment approaches, and learner-centred instructional strategies across the core subject areas. Through practical and collaborative activities, teachers are being equipped to translate the curriculum into meaningful classroom experiences that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and active learning, while strengthening their preparedness for effective curriculum delivery.

30/08/2026

📚 Education Month 2026 is here!

Join us this September as we celebrate learning, innovation and achievement under the theme, “From Classrooms to Communities, Education Transforms Lives.”

📅 Save the dates and be part of the activities!

30/08/2026

Best wishes to all our children returning to school tomorrow.

29/08/2026

NCERD, Ministry of Education, conducted a CSEC English workshop for Grades 10 and 11 teachers in Region 5. The workshop was conducted by Ms. Tamika Johnson and focused on effective teaching methodologies, a critical review of the latest English syllabus, and the development of sample Papers 1, 2, and 3. Teachers also discussed and addressed unique challenges related to the teaching of English. The session enhanced teachers’ capacity to deliver effective instruction and better prepare students for success in the CSEC English Language examination.

25/08/2026

25/08/2026

The Ministry of Education extends warm greetings to the Muslim community and all Guyanese on the occasion of Youman Nabi.

As we reflect on the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), may his example of compassion, humility, service and devotion inspire us to promote peace, unity and kindness within our schools, communities and nation.

Youman Nabi Mubarak!

22/08/2026

The NCERD Information Technology Unit conducted Robotics and STEM training for teachers in Region Six on August 12–13, 2026. The training demonstrated how robotics can be integrated into the Grade 4 curriculum to develop STEM skills, creativity and problem-solving while making learning more interactive, practical and fun for pupils.