{"id":257889,"date":"2025-11-14T05:25:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T09:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=257889"},"modified":"2025-11-14T08:51:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T12:51:39","slug":"antigua-students-to-participate-in-groundbreaking-oecs-student-census-a-global-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-students-to-participate-in-groundbreaking-oecs-student-census-a-global-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Antigua Students to Participate in Groundbreaking OECS Student Census \u2014 A Global First"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For the first time in history, students <\/a>across the OECS will have the opportunity to directly influence the future of education<\/a> through the groundbreaking\u00a0Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Student Census<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The OECS Student Census launches on November 11, 2025, and marks the first time globally that students from anywhere in the world will participate <\/a>in a single, region-wide Student Census<\/a>.<\/p>

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The groundbreaking initiative will capture the authentic voices of students from kindergarten to Form 5, providing invaluable insights to help governments, educators, and policy-makers build more inclusive, equitable, and student-centred learning environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cToday across our islands, we make history. For the first time anywhere in the world, every student, from kindergarten to secondary, will take part in a single, region-wide Student Census. Not a sample. Not a survey of a few. A true census giving every child the chance to be heard,”said Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the OECS. \u201cThe OECS is the first region in the world to undertake this total student-voice census \u2014 and we do it because transformation begins with listening.”<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe Student Census represents a truly transformative step in regional education development in the OECS,\u201c said Mrs. Sisera Simon, Head, Human and Social Division, OECS Commission. \u201cIt presents an opportunity to capture accurate, up-to-date information on every student, we gain the insights needed to shape policies that truly respond to their needs and aspirations. This initiative empowers us to make informed decisions, close gaps, and unlock the full potential of our young people across the region.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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The OECS Student Census invites students to anonymously share their honest views and experiences about learning, teaching, and school life. Their voices will provide critical insights to help education leaders:<\/p>

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