Coalition of the Liberals and the NDP?
AIMS Senior Fellow Brian Lee Crowley was approached by the National Post to contribute an op-ed on the idea of a coalition of the Liberals and the NDP. Here is what he wrote.
N.B. population meets first benchmark
This article from the Times & Transcript looks at the progress New Brunswick has made in achieving its self imposed benchmark in regards to population growth. It draws on AIMS' research to explain the population crunch.
Would you buy an $8 beer?
This commentary from the Telegraph Journal looks at the possible repercussions of the upcoming minimum wage increase in New Brunswick uses research from AIMS to make its point.
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?
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Millions and millions of dollars are spent each year on the collection of health care data. This paper reveals that the collection may be happening, but using that information to actually improve the Canadian health care system is not happening.
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.