According to Jules (2010), “We are at a historical moment in the Caribbean where we need to take careful stock of where we are, where we are trying to go, and how we intend to get there." In light of changes in the global economy, technology and society, I believe that we need to re-evaluate our educational goals to meet the needs of contemporary Caribbean society Jules (2010) is of the opinion that to address these modern challenges the Caribbean must take effective measures within the education system that can meet the current needs of society. I believe there are key objectives that should be at the heart of regional education. In considering what I think education should achieve, the term “education” will be seen in the context of formal education, i.e. institutionalized education. Education in the institutional sense refers to individual development as a result of what happens in schools or any other formal educational institution (Cornel & Hamm, 1989). Schools should take on the task of developing individuals who can meet our economic, technological and social needs. Research has shown that the knowledge and skills developed in school are the foundation for future success in the workplace and are an indicator of economic growth (Matthews, 2013). Therefore, education in contemporary Caribbean society should seek to develop informed, competent, and critical thinkers, all while perpetuating aspects of our culture and maintaining a sense of morality. Peters (as cited by Cornel & Hamm, 1989), sees education as the achievement of something of value not only in an extrinsic sense such as acquiring a job or skill, but that education as an end in itself has value in itself. I believe earning... middle of paper... cationic reform in the Caribbean today. “The purpose of education has always been for everyone, in essence, the same: to give young people the things they need to develop in an orderly and sequential manner into members of society” (Dewey, 1934). This idea proposed by Dewey eight decades ago can also be applied to contemporary Caribbean society. Institutionalized education is the vehicle through which this logical and sequential development can occur. By providing citizens with knowledge and skills in line with our economic needs and technological advances, we will be able to meet current demands. Furthermore, the perpetuation of moral and cultural values ​​will ensure a stable and unified society. Although these goals are reflected to some extent in our current education system, there is still much work to be done to ensure that they are properly implemented...