Press Release WASHINGTON, December 14, 2018 – The World Bank approved an additional financing of US$100 million to help the government improve the quality of education and learning in the Dominican Republic. “This additional support from the World Bank will boost the most profound education reform led by President Danilo Medina and contribute to help produce better educational outcomes, improve opportunities for employment and lifetime earnings for all Dominicans,” said Dominican Republic Education Minister, Arq. Andrés Navarro. The Dominican Republic has committed to a National Education Pact and is implementing a comprehensive plan of reforms, including the extended school day, improvements in teacher training and qualifications, as well as the modernization of the Ministry of Education (MINERD). Improving student learning outcomes is the main challenge facing the Caribbean nation’s education … Continue reading Dominican Republic to ratchet efforts in improving learning