Throne Speech sparks debate on Independence

News  |  November 4, 2022

Becky Ausenda, the founder of the Bermuda Education Network, said that the Education Authority was a “positive step” – but added that more information on a timeline and who oversaw the major projects was needed. The Convening of Parliament: the Throne Speech read by Tom Oppenheim, the Deputy Governor (Photograph by Akil Simmons) The ... Read more

Wilton Re Donates $40,000 To Local Charities

Donor Stories, News, Stories  |  October 28, 2022

Thank you to Wilton Re for their generosity and encouragement toward our programs. With this donation, we’re able to offer free transportation within our Horizons Programme, which gives public-school students open access to experiential learning field trips that support the curriculum and deepens knowledge under the themed units of social studie... Read more

Allied World to sponsor teacher awards

Donor Stories, Events, News, Our Work, Outstand Teacher Awards, Stories  |  October 8, 2022

This year’s Outstanding Teacher Awards are to be supported by Allied World. The annual awards, organised by Bermuda Education Network, will recognise the island’s public teachers in December. Becky Ausenda, BEN’s founder, said that Allied World has been a key supporter for BEN’s work with public schools since 2012. “We are g... Read more

US Consulate Hosts Summer Reception

Events, News  |  September 2, 2022

U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette and the broader U.S. Consulate team welcomed guests to ‘Cedarhurst,’ the Consul General’s Official Residence, for a special End of Summer reception yesterday [Aug 31], featuring a performance by the Princeton University Tigertones. A spokesperson said, “U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette thanked part... Read more

Teacher interns impart and receive learning in summer camp

Donor Stories, News, Our Work, Stories, Summer Learning Programme  |  August 2, 2022

A summer camp aimed at helping public schoolchildren catch up on their reading skills recently provided an opportunity for four aspiring teaching interns to gain professional experience.The three-week programme which finished last Friday is a continuation of a partnership between the Bermuda Education Network and the Bermuda Underwater Exploration... Read more