When it comes to math skills, Canadian students are getting worse, not better. That was the finding of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) released December 3rd. Among the 65 nations that participate in the OECD study, Canada's overall standing in math fell to 13th from 10th in 2009 and 7th in 2006.
In this comprehensive research report, author Paul Bennett demonstrates that, while SchoolsPlus (SP) is a worthwhile provincial integrated services delivery (ISD) initiative, it is in need of a ‘mid-term correction’ to ensure its ultimate success and reach its target population, the 5 to 10 per cent of children and youth at risk of going off-the rails.
AIMS education reform videos profiled on Byline on Sun News Network.
Dr. Paul Bennette authored ‘School’s Out, Again’, for AIMS in April 2010, responding to a report written by retired superintendent Dr. James Gunn on ‘Storm School Days’, commissioned by Nova Scotia’s Department of Education.
Teachers need to do far more than act as mere guides on the side, writes Michael Zwaagstra, our AIMS Fellow in Common Sense Education.
Educator Michael Zwaagstra was a guest on News 95.7's Rick Howe Show to talk about the Common Sense Education video series co-produced by AIMS and the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.
Common Sense Education, gives parents, teachers, and students a direct window into the foolish fads that afflict our public education system
AIMS Fellow in Common Sense Education, Michael Zwaagstra, talks about the Common Sense in Education video series released by AIMS & the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.
AIMS President & CEO, Charles Cirtwill discusses the AIMS on Campus project's inaugural essay contest: Problem Solving 101.
Michael Zwaagstra, AIMS Fellow in Education, presents a ten-part video series on common sense education. Watch below! Part 1: Whats wrong with our schools? Part 2: No-zero policies Part 3: Flaws in the new math Part 4: Making sure students can read Part 5: School choice Part 6: Benefits of direct instruction Part 7: Standardized [...]