I think the conference was a great success.

I think the cost should be borne mainly by the government and if teachers are to bear any cost of it (upgrading), the government should provide them with loans.

We have a system of testing that seeks to fail the majority of our students.

It certainly has achieved its objectives.

We are going to be very strategic. We will be looking forward to double-digit increase in each year of the contract.

The fund could be further bolstered by a special education transformation bond issue, floated locally as well as throughout the Diaspora.

We again welcome the establishment of the $500-million revolving loan fund for teachers.