EDUCATION must continue to evolve to ensure Guyanese students are equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to succeed in an increasingly technology-driven world, Education Minister Sonia Parag has said.
Parag made the point in her message marking Education Month 2026, being observed under the theme, “From Classrooms to Communities, Education Transforms Lives.”
The minister said Guyana’s education system must keep pace with a rapidly changing global environment shaped by technology, artificial intelligence and emerging opportunities.
“Our responsibility is to ensure that they are not simply educated for today but equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in the Guyana of tomorrow and compete wherever their ambitions may take them,” Parag said.
She pointed to continued investment in the education sector, noting increased access to education at various levels, expanded teacher training, improvements to schools and learning environments, and the growing use of technology to extend learning beyond the traditional classroom.
According to Parag, these developments reflect the Government’s commitment to ensuring that quality education and opportunities are accessible to all Guyanese.
However, she stressed that continued progress requires greater attention to the fundamentals of learning, particularly literacy and numeracy.
She said the education system must continue to improve learning outcomes, provide stronger support for teachers, close existing gaps and identify more effective ways of reaching every learner.
Parag said the progress already achieved provides a strong foundation for further development, but maintained that educational standards must rise alongside Guyana’s broader economic and social advancement.
The minister also highlighted the wider impact of education, arguing that its success should not be measured solely by academic achievement, but by what people are ultimately able to become as a result of the opportunities provided through learning.
She thanked teachers, parents, guardians, students, education officers, support staff, communities and other stakeholders for their contribution to the education system.
Parag said the collective responsibility is to ensure that every classroom provides a starting point for opportunity and that the benefits of education extend beyond individual students to their families, communities and the wider nation.
As Education Month 2026 gets underway, the minister’s message places emphasis on both the gains made in Guyana’s education sector and the need for continued investment and reform to prepare students for the demands of the future.