Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan, addresses the Ministry's Region One Back to School Conference at the Grand Palladium Resort in Hanover on July 21. (Photo: Serena Grant)ST JAMES, Jamaica — Parliamentary secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan, says the Government is strengthening its investment in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, while expanding support for students with special educational needs. Senator Morgan informed that the ministry is constructing new STEM academies and increasing the number of professionals available to support students with learning challenges. He also highlighted measures to strengthen support for students with special educational needs. The Region One back-to-school conference was held under the theme ‘Shaping the Future of Education through Resilience and Innovation’.