As the NS Education Department is moving standardized testing for high school math and literacy from Grade 12 to Grade 10, Charles Cirtwill said adding a test in Grade 10 is fine, but without an additional Grade 12 exam, educators won’t be able to assess any improvements or failings.
[AUDIO] A recent AIMS report says students with learning disabilities are not being well served by our province's education system.
In this paper, AIMS Author Dr. Paul W. Bennett calls for a review of New Brunswick’s public education system, with the goal of creating a truly inclusive environment for all learning disabled students.
In AIMS’ latest research paper, Dr. Paul W. Bennett calls for a review of New Brunswick’s public education system, with the goal of creating a truly inclusive environment for learning disabled students.
David Gratzer makes the argument that public schools have responsibility to serve healthy food, while an AIMS blog post argues that with student choice for comes responsibility.
The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies is pleased to present its Ninth Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools.
A new report from the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies observes that now is the ideal time to test an alternative funding model for Nova Scotia universities going forward.
In the face of the demographic shift, universities in Nova Scotia will deal with increased demand at a time of reduced government capacity. Juanita Spencer proposes a new funding model that will allow post-secondary institutions to be more sustainable and independent.
Angus McBeath, AIMS Fellow in Public Education Reform: Edmonton Public Schools - Strengthening Student and Parent Choice and Accountability for Results
AIMS on Campus is kicking off its first speaking tour in the Maritime provinces Monday, March 26th to Thursday, March 29th. The tour features award-winning teacher and author Michael Zwaagstra, who will talk about his book, What’s Wrong With Our Schools (And How We Can Fix Them).