THE HAGUE - The research conducted to assess the state of affairs in education in Curaçao, commonly known as the baseline measurement, has come under scrutiny for lacking independence. Joba van den Berg, a parliamentarian from the CDA party, has voiced her concerns regarding this issue and intends to address it during the upcoming two-minute debates in the House of Representatives. Van den Berg highlights that there has been criticism from the education sector in Curaçao regarding the objectivity of the research, citing the involvement of the Education Inspectorate. According to her, this raises doubts about the impartiality of the findings, likening it to a situation where "a butcher inspects his own meat."
The finalized version of the "Baseline Measurement of the Curaçao Education System," subtitled "Challenges, Strengths, and Solutions," was submitted to Minister Sithree van Heydoorn four months ago. However, concerns have been raised about the independence of the study, given the participation of the Education Inspectorate. Van den Berg's intention is to shed light on these concerns and initiate a discussion on the matter during the parliamentary debates.
The issue of independence in education research is of great significance as it ensures the credibility and reliability of the findings. Van den Berg's initiative aims to address these concerns and ensure that future assessments of the education system in Curaçao are conducted independently and objectively.