TT Unified Teachers Association (TTUTA) Tobago Officer Bradon Roberts has disagreed with the THA Division of Education, Research and Technology which said the island’s education system was showing signs of progress.

During a media conference on July 7 at the division, Scarborough, Education Secretary Zorisha Hackett said more primary schools had performed above the national average in this year’s SEA (Secondary Entrance Assessment). However, Hackett said the island still faced serious challenges, particularly in English and Mathematics, along with the performance of boys. Twelve schools, she said, scored above the national average this year when compared to just five in previous years, describing that as a significant achievement.

In an interview with Newsday on July 8, Roberts begged to differ.