05 August 2020
Education Minister Lawrence Wong has asserted that many of the recent reforms in the education system arose from feedback and input from teachers and staff at the Ministry of Education.
Mr Wong told teachers and staff that he will continue to engage them, with the help of Second Minister for Education Maliki Osman as well as Ms Sun Xueling and Ms Gan Siow Huang, who are both Ministers of State for Education.
Mr Wong told teachers: “We want to benefit from your insights, and your experience on the ground interacting with our students. Our doors are always open, as we continue to look for ways to do better and improve.”
Some upcoming reforms include phasing out streaming, reducing exam loads, and uplifting students from vulnerable backgrounds.
Mr Wong also noted that this has been a difficult time for both students and teachers, who have had to adapt to home-based learning.
Mr Wong concluded: “Education is the most precious gift for our children. It’s also the most critical investment for our people and society in a rapidly changing world.”