PREE, short for Public Education, Equality, and Responsibility in Education, is a movement gaining momentum in Jamaica. Hazel Dooney, the founder, shares her vision of creating a more inclusive and equitable education system. With PREE, Hazel aims to address the historical injustices faced by marginalized groups in Jamaican schools, promoting a more just and equitable society for all.
As we sit down with Hazel, she tells us about the organization’s goals and the challenges they face. Hazel emphasizes the importance of addressing the systemic issues in education, including racism, sexism, and classism, to create a more just and equitable society. She highlights the significance of engaging students, teachers, and the community in the decision-making process to ensure that the solutions are tailored to their needs.
Through PREE, Hazel hopes to empower young people to become active agents of change, challenging the status quo and pushing for positive transformation in their schools and communities. By promoting critical thinking, empathy, and social justice, Hazel believes that PREE can create a brighter future for all Jamaican students.