No-zero Policy Goose-egged by Educator, Author
Writing for the Pilot, Josh Pennell discusses an opinion piece authored by AIMS Fellow in Education Policy Michael Zwaagstra.
Zero Gain
The Telegram's editorial board discusses an opinion piece authored recently by AIMS Fellow in Education Policy Michael Zwaagstra about no-zero education policies in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Canada and the Question of Free Tuition After High School
AIMS Director of Research Ben Eisen participates in a debate on CBC's "The 180" about whether post-secondary education should be free in Canada. He argues that there are a number of harms associated with free tuition, namely the expense borne by taxpayers, and secondly, that removing a major source of funding from post-secondary institutions in the country may harm them.
Building a Better Bus System
Paul Bennett and Derek Gillis, authors of the newly released AIMS policy study "Education on Wheels," discuss the findings of that paper in an opinion piece published by the Telegraph Journal.
No-zero Policies Just As Misguided As Ever
AIMS Fellow in Education Policy Michael Zwaagstra discusses the ineffectiveness of no-zero policies in Newfoundland and Labrador's education system in this opinion piece published by the Telegram.
School Busing Costs Challenged in AIMS Report
A report released by AIMS and authored by Paul Bennett and Derek Gillis outlines the rising cost of student transportation in the Maritimes, despite declining enrolment.
MEDIA RELEASE: Student Transportation Costs Straining Education Budgets
Halifax, NS (13 January 2015): A new AIMS research report, “Education on Wheels,” shows that student transportation costs are rising steadily across Maritime Canada, even as student enrolment declines, and that provincial governments in the region are missing opportunities to achieve cost and energy efficiencies. The authors, Paul W. Bennett and Derek M. Gillis, demonstrate [...]
Education on Wheels: Seizing Cost and Energy Efficiency Opportunities in Student Transportation
Paul Bennett of Schoolhouse Consulting and Derek Gillis, an independent research consultant, argue that public transportation costs are too high in the Atlantic region and outline the many ways in which provincial governments can reduce them.
Free Tuition No Magic Bullet
AIMS research associate Jeff Collins and Director of Research Ben Eisen discuss the flaws of "free tuition" and argue that there is little evidence to support calls for it.
Economic Growth Requires Education Reform
AIMS research associate Jeff Collins asserts the link between high quality public education and economic development is clear and argues that providing a foundation for professional and advanced skills training is necessary to develop a strong workforce.