A think tank about the future of education has been established in the light of Covid-19 and beyond, with an aim to propose ideas, thinking and reflections on the educational sector of the future.
Minister for Education and Employment Owen Bonnici, said that the think tank will be made up of Professor Edward de Bono, Professor Richard England, Dr Frank Fabri, Ms Joanne Grima, Ms Julianne Grima, Mr Frederick Schembri and Mr David Xuereb.
The office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Employment will be providing logistical and co-ordinating support.
The Minister thanked the respective members of the think tank for accepting to form part of this working group and underlined the unique qualities and vast experiences which they will put at use for a better education sector.
The think tank is made up of persons who hold international standing in the field of philosophy, thinking and creativity, professionals who specialised in the educational sector, others who are making a successful career in multi-media and leading industrialists and people representing the industries, he said.
“It is our duty to anticipate tomorrow’s world in order to be better placed to turn challenges into opportunities,” Minister Bonnici said and invited the members of the think tank to engage in an exercise of blue sky thinking and be open for all creative ideas.
Permanent Secretary Frank Fabri said, “this report is certainly expected to trigger reflections, discussions and actions with the aim of improving further our education system.”
The think tank is expected to have the necessary consultations and present its report not later than Monday, the 14th of September.