The Beacon – 15 February 2011
MP Maxime Bernier visits Halifax, Charles Cirtwill asks which university you'd like to close, and explains Atlantic Canada's history, a Lebanese Success Story is shared, healthcare and government strategy are discussed.
Gateway strategy is born, 4 years after conception
Ottawa released its long-awaited Atlantic Gateway strategy document Wednesday, but AIMS President Charles Cirtwill says the impending federal election means it will be further delayed, and may mean it will need another party's stamp.
Anecdotes are no antidote
In this editorial, Paul W. Bennet (Schoolhouse Institute) and AIMS President Charles Cirtwill look at Nova Scotia's new personal testimonials website for public schools. They suspect Nova Scotians have real stories to tell about our public schools. It’s high time we put students first in Nova Scotia education.
NDP secrecy on schools insulting
In one area of provincial policy, Manitoba boldly stands alone. It is the only province that stubbornly refuses to make information about student academic performance available to the general public.
ACOA: success or waste of money?
AIMS President Charles Cirtwill says having the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) exist creates financial waste, even if ACOA does have some successes.
Public forum on education to be held in Halifax next week
A public forum on education being held in Halifax next week is expected to draw educators, parents and interested citizens from throughout the province.
Why does Manitoba’s NDP government fear releasing school performance data?
Manitoba is the only province that stubbornly refuses to make information about student academic performance available to the general public.
School division taking provincial rankings with grain of salt
AIMS Report Card on Western Canadian High Schools seeks to reflect schools' overall performances, and inform debate at the local level about how different schools are doing.
NDP rapped for hiding exam data
The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies and the Frontier Centre for Public Policy say the Manitoba government is doing its citizens a disservice by refusing to publicly release exam results and other academic data.
Where does your school rank?
A ranked list of Saskatchewan schools is provided, as well as a link to the full AIMS Report Card on Western Canadian High Schools.