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THE opening of the new academic school year was pushed back by a week to September 8, but for many Venezuelan migrants this extra week has done little to address the uncertainty surrounding the education of their children.

New Minister of Education Dr Michael Dowlath has not made any announcement about the inclusion of Venezuelan children in public schools, even though last year only 23 were able to enter the education system.

In 2022, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar – then Opposition Leader – called for opening the doors of the education system to all migrant children.