Stewart Jacobs
Stewart Jacobs is the president of the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ), known for advocating for the interests of parents and students in the educational sector. Recently, he was in the news for expressing concerns about the potential overreach of the Ministry of Education into church-owned and trust schools during a post-Cabinet press briefing, emphasizing the need for clarity regarding the roles of school principals and board chairmen.
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Recent news mentions
NPTAJ President Stewart Jacobs called for the establishment of field schools to accommodate displaced students after Hurricane Melissa.
NPTAJ calls for field schools | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2025-11-25
Stewart Jacobs, President of the National Parent Teachers’ Association, has welcomed the adjustments made by the Ministry of Education.
MOE revises schedule of activities for first week of new school year amid elections | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-12
Stewart Jacobs, president of the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica, believes Crawford's proposal is worth considering.
Wrong solution, wrong problem | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-29
Stewart Jacobs is urging parents to pay closer attention to the content their children are exposed to at home and on the Internet.
NPTAJ calls for greater parental oversight after alleged school sexual assault | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-02
Stewart Jacobs is urging parents to pay closer attention to the content their children are exposed to at home and on the Internet.
Call for greater parental oversight after alleged school sexual assault | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-02National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica President, Stewart Jacobs, is advocating for a comprehensive social media policy to protect students.
Parents, beware! | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-31
Stewart Jacobs, President of the NPTAJ, asserted that suspensions have had positive effects and suggested structured rehabilitative measures.
Debate over school suspensions: Discipline or vacation? | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-17
Stewart Jacobs, president of the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica, believes that any intervention should be limited to government-owned schools.
Schoolyard power play | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-02-27
