Report calls high marks in math into question
The release of AIMS' study on grade inflation called "Setting them up to fail?" prompted quite a number of news articles including this one in The Canadian Press.
Loans keep spinning
In this front page article in the Telegraph-Journal, AIMS acting president explains the dangers of investing tax dollars in struggling projects. Charles Cirtwill calls it a vicious cycle, that once started is hard to break.
The Beacon, 3 May 2007
This special edition of The Beacon covers AIMS 5th Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools and gives the latest analysis of reactions to the report card from across the region.
What Happened to Miracle Cures?
AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill provides analysis into US pharmaceutical legislation in this op / ed requested by The American Spectator. Cirtwill points out that the legislation allowing re-importation of prescription drugs will not solve what ails the system. He demonstrates that comprehensive care analysis is necessary and that limiting debate or legislation to the cost of prescription drugs is “penny wise but pound foolish”.
Build allies not walls
Charles Cirtwill, AIMS acting president, was invited to give New Brunswick some direction to boost innovation in this article from the front page of the Telegraph Journal. He points out that one of the best ways for the province to encourage research and development investment is to work in conjunction with the other areas in the region to ensure synergies that make investment financially attractive.
Setting them up to fail?
Does overconfidence lead to poor performance on math exams, or are inflated teacher grades an over compensation for underperformance?
Atlantica, 1 May 2007
This edition of Atlantica: two countries, one region contains insightful information on the latest developments and events making headlines in the area.
OPEN LETTER – The public has a right to know
In this open letter to Halifax Regional School Board Superintendent Carole Olsen, AIMS asks her to release all the information she has on student achievement. Acting president Charles Cirtwill explains such information is critical to understanding what is going on in our schools, and the public has a right to know.
U.S. drops pre-clearance plan meant to ease congestion at busy Peace Bridge
Atlantica, Buffalo in particular, will be keeping a close watch on developments at the Department of Homeland Security after they cancelled their project for pre-clearance at the Peace Bridge crossing, reports this article by The Canadian Press.
Money in; money out
AIMS delivers a one-two punch analysis of the economic well-being of New Brunswickers following tax increases and power rate hikes in this front page article from the Daily Gleaner. AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill and AIMS author David Murrell point out that while most taxpayers are seeing more money come in they are shelling more out and that those suffering the most are those on fixed incomes.