Boys leaving school too early

New research by CARICOM ministers is suggesting that boys in the Caribbean may be leaving school too early.



The findings presented this week are from a study into the under-performance of boys.



Guyana’s education minister Shaik Baksh said the results showed that boys were performing well in the secondary school system but they were under-participating and leaving at an earlier time than girls.



One of the reasons for the early departure is that boys are not enjoying the curriculum.



Baksh said a possible solution is to offer more opportunities in technical and vocational education.