If you are raising a neurodiverse child in Trinidad and Tobago, you already know something that the wider system often does not fully acknowledge: your child's brain works differently, not deficiently. And the right support at home can make an extraordinary difference in how they experience learning, family life, and their own sense of self.

Reading comprehension is one of the most assessed skills in the Trinidad and Tobago primary school curriculum. It appears in English Language Arts examinations at every standard.

If you have ever tried to get your child to read — and been met with resistance, indifference, or the now-familiar phrase "reading is boring" — I want to offer you a different approach.

If you have ever tried to get your child to read — and been met with resistance, indifference, or the now-familiar phrase "reading is boring" — I want to offer you a different approach.

There is a particular kind of parental frustration that does not get talked about enough.

Two parents left reviews for The Desha Academy recently. They did not know each other. They were not asked any specific questions. They simply shared their experience — and both of them, independently, used the same word.

If you have ever sat at a kitchen table watching your child struggle with homework — frustrated, defeated, or simply switched off — and wondered whether tutoring might help, this post is for you.

The question I get asked most is: "Is my child too far behind?"

Most parents want to help their child learn at home. The problem is that no one ever teaches parents how to teach.

I was the child who never raised her hand; not because I didn't know the answer, but because I did not feel that my answer mattered.

Many parents enter Standard 3 expecting it to be similar to Standard 2, just with a little more work.

Many parents want their children to become better writers.

Recently, I came across a parent asking for help with Comprehension for her child. One particular phrase stood out for me.

Many parents feel relieved when their children finally begin to read fluently. The words are flowing smoothly, the child sounds confident, and the reading sounds “good.”

If you walk into any primary school across Trinidad and Tobago right now, you can practically feel the "buzz." It’s the sound of SEA preparation; the scratching of pencils on practice tests, the drills on Long Division, and the constant hum of Comprehension exercises.

In an era where "digital-first" has been the golden rule, the world’s most tech-forward nation is doing something radical: They are going back to basics.

Every society is characterized by its own values, rhythms, and ways of organizing life. Through observations and reflections, I have noticed unique contrasts between Trinidad and Tobago and two Asian countries: Japan and Singapore. These differences are being highlighted to demonstrate how history, culture, and social expectations shape people’s daily lives.

I grew up in a home where children followed instructions without asking questions, where a certain look was enough to make you sit up straight, and where adults didn’t always explain; you just did what you were told.

One of the things that a parent dislikes hearing is: “They’re lazy.” “They’re not trying.” “They could do better if they wanted to.”

As a primary school teacher with over 20 years of classroom experience, I can say this with confidence: many children know more than they are able to show during a test.

One of the biggest reasons is test anxiety.