Top performing schools in British Columbia
AIMS author Rodney Clifton blogs about school assessments across Canada
The Problem of Feedback: The delicate balance between professional autonomy and community expectations
David Seymour will address the Public Section of the Saskatchewan School Boards’ Association on the vexed topic of community feedback in education. If Standardised Testing undermines the autonomy and professionalism of teachers, are there alternatives for satisfying community expectations?
Halifax versus Moncton: a love story?
AIMS Vice President Barbara Pike explains that cooperation not competition is the path to prosperity for the region. She explains that cities and provinces within Atlantic Canada need to stop competing and work together.
The Financial Health of New Brunswick
This interview in the Telegraph Journal with AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill discusses the current and future fiscal health of New Brunswick.
Turning Around Our Public Schools
This blog posting uses some of AIMS' research on education to make its point on testing and accountability in our schools.
Bush advocates innovation in education
Governor Jeb Bush's speech to AIMS' 15th anniversary dinner in Moncton made front page news in New Brunswick. This article in the Telegraph Journal shows how Bush proposes to drag education into the 21st century. He points out little has changed in the classroom since the 50's.
Jeb Bush touts revolution in education
This front page story in the Times & Transcript features AIMS 15th anniversary dinner with Jeb Bush. It provides details of education reform that worked in Florida under Bush and has proven successful in other jurisdictions. It mirrors much of AIMS' research in education.
New direction for NB Power
As NB Power unveiled its new strategic plan, AIMS president & CEO Charles Cirtwill explained what steps the utility should take to make use of its geographic location and take advantage of private interest.
More not necessarily better
The President of the Nova Scotia Chamber of Commerce, Wayne Fiander, draws on AIMS municipal performance report to make a point about too much is not necessarily better, particularly when it comes to government and government spending.
Jeb Bush to share education ideas
In a preview of AIMS' 15th anniversary event in Moncton, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush explains some of the education reforms he championed while in office.