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Chad Blackman Says Barbados Is Reviewing Technology Use In Schools

Barbados is reviewing technology and electronic-device use in schools, seeking to balance digital skills with literacy and learning. The minister has also stressed stronger protection of student data as digital systems expand.

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4 reports from 2 outlets · First reported Mon, Oct 5

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Education Minister Chad Blackman says Barbados has not settled its policy on technology and electronic-device use in schools.
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The ministry is working with the Innovation, Science and Technology Ministry on a balanced approach for digital skills, literacy and numeracy.
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Blackman has urged school staff to protect student information as schools expand digital systems and artificial intelligence.
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Oct 8, 2026

Blackman urges stronger protection of school data

Education Minister Chad Blackman urged schools to strengthen protection of students’ personal information as they expand digital systems and artificial intelligence, warning that data security must keep pace with modernisation and laws such as the Data Protection Act and Child Protection Act. He also said schools should use data more actively to track attendance and learning needs, while noting early gains in literacy, with about 65% of sampled pupils showing improved reading levels.

Oct 7, 2026

Minister Blackman reminds educators of their duty to protect students’ data

Education Minister Chad Blackman has reminded school principals, IT coordinators and teachers that student data must be protected under the Education Act, Data Protection Act and Child Protection Act. Speaking at a conference on school data privacy and cybersecurity, he said educators should use student information to improve teaching while building a stronger, modern education system in Barbados.

Oct 5, 2026

Education ministry ‘rethinking’ tech in schools

Education Minister Chad Blackman says Barbados has not yet settled on how much technology should be used in schools, warning that heavy screen exposure may be hurting students’ learning and writing skills. He said the ministry is working with the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology to find a balanced approach that supports literacy and numeracy while preparing children for a digital world.

Oct 5, 2026

Education Ministry reviewing use of electronic devices in schools

Education Minister Chad Blackman says Barbados must settle its policy on electronic devices in schools as students increasingly live in a technology-driven world. He noted research suggesting overexposure to technology can affect children’s cognitive development, while also acknowledging students still need digital skills to navigate modern life.

Chad Blackman Says Barbados Is Reviewing Technology Use In Schools

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