Bermuda College has announced the release of its first peer-reviewed academic journal.

‘Voices in Education: Journal of Bermuda College’ was formally presented during a ceremony this evening.

“This publication is historical and commemorative,” said Lynette Woods, chairwoman of the Bermuda College Journal Committee. “The excitement and anticipation of an academic publication for Bermuda College and Bermuda was instantaneous once the idea was broached.”

Ms Woods explained that the first edition introduced the underlying theme, ‘Student Success: A National Focus’, which the committee thought was a worthwhile and timeless topic to be maintained throughout its editions.

“The extensive planning, writing, editing, editing again, and finally printing, was worth every moment that we spent creating the journal,” she added on behalf of all involved. “It was much more than a labour of love.”

College president Duranda Greene said the journal had “earned its wings, containing original works, thoroughly researched and penned by impassioned educators and professionals”.

She added: “The subject matter is wide-ranging and all-encompassing, from the contributing environment of neighbourhoods and classrooms, to the realities of youth unemployment for postsecondary students.”

Dr Greene noted that the journal sought to be, and would continue to be, as inclusive as possible, claiming success for all of Bermuda’s students and speaking on behalf of all the voices in education.

The journal was unveiled in the ACE Group building at 6pm. Among those to receive a copy were Education Minister Wayne Scott, Junior Education Minister Leah Scott, Acting Commissioner of Education Freddie Evans, the College Board of Governors, and the president of the Bermuda Union of Teachers.

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