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$85,000. That’s the education grant being provided for each school child this year, but how far does that money actually go? Can it cover the basics for one term, stretch to two terms, or pay for a child’s school supplies for the entire year? We’re putting the grant to the test as part of our Cost of Living series. This time, we’re going shopping with mother and teacher Allison Hermanstyne to find out just how much one child’s school needs can cost.
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Kurt Campbell is a Guyanese journalist with more than a decade of experience covering politics, public policy, and community-focused stories. His reporting blends investigative depth with clear, accessible storytelling, giving voice to perspectives often left out of mainstream coverage. Raised on the East Coast of Demerara, Kurt brings a grounded, people-centred approach to complex national issues, including Guyana’s rapidly evolving oil and gas sector.
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