TEACHERS WORKED DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC SAYS GTU – UNION WHIPS GOV’T OVER TEACHERS SALARIES DURING COVID

The Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) is challenging the government’s narrative by questioning the improvement in student grades during the 2019-2021 period amid allegations that teachers were compensated to stay home throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This inquiry by the GTU highlights the discrepancy between the government’s claims and the actual academic achievements observed during these years. Travis Chase has the details.