Ministry of Education Takes Major Step in the Digitalization of Education with the Implementation of the KeDo Platform
ORANJESTAD – As part of its ongoing commitment to modernizing and strengthening Aruba’s education system, the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the education sector, has taken an important step forward with the introduction of the KeDo digital platform.
The official presentation was led by social workers from Aruba’s public school system and attended by the Minister of Kingdom Relations, Education, Youth, Innovation, and Sports, Gerlien Croes. Through her participation, the Minister underscored the importance of this innovative initiative in enhancing student support and advancing the quality of education in Aruba.
A Tool for Monitoring and Supporting Students
KeDo, short for the Dutch term KetenDossier, is a modular web-based application developed by Xlab Cloud Services. The platform is specifically designed to support students’ social and emotional development while strengthening collaboration among schools, families, and support services.
The platform is designed to:
- document, track, and monitor students’ social and emotional development;
- provide professionals with tools to support students' social-emotional well-being;
- facilitate communication and collaboration among schools, parents, and support agencies whenever a student requires additional assistance.
The implementation of KeDo promotes a more integrated approach to student support. It provides teachers, school social workers, and educational institutions with a secure, centralized platform for documenting student development, identifying support needs, and coordinating appropriate interventions.
The Multidisciplinary Center is already using the KeDo platform, while the Compulsory Education Bureau is currently preparing for its implementation. Once fully operational, the platform will strengthen interagency collaboration by enabling authorized professionals to securely share relevant information and coordinate support services more effectively.
In the Netherlands, KeDo is widely used by municipalities, youth care organizations, and other agencies involved in supporting children and young people. One of the platform’s greatest strengths is its standardized approach, ensuring that all professionals involved have access to current information and can work together to provide the highest quality care and guidance.
During the presentation, Minister Croes expressed her appreciation for the educators, school social workers, and other professionals who have begun implementing the KeDo platform. She emphasized that the digitalization of student support represents an important investment in the future of Aruba’s education system and in the well-being and development of every student.