Since having to face economic austerity measures, the New Brunswick government is tackling a need to continue to raise academic performance scores after poor results on studies and tests over the past decade. AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill weighs in on the issues facing education in New Brunswick and compares policies and practices in the province to those of other province's in Canada.
As our new MPs get settled into Ottawa, AIMS staff suggests some topics of importance to Atlantic Canada. AIMS Board Chair John Risley discusses China's importance on the world stage. The history of Friday the 13th is told. View Charles Cirtwill's talk on freedom of choice in education. Michael Zwaagstra talks about what's wrong with our schools.
Bill Black discusses the challenges facing our public healthcare system. A federal initiative - without the price tag - is suggested. AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill discusses two public relations campaigns that have Atlantic Canada asking Ottawa for money. AIMS Director of Research Don McIver suggests the federal government is "killing us softly with their love." AIMS Board Chair John Risley thinks Atlantic Canada needs something to be known for internationally. Michael Zwaagstra's series on education is focused on AIMS blog Straight Talk!
AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill is critical of special interest groups that constantly demand more money be spent on education. What's more important is how taxpayers' money is spent.
New Brunswick spends more on individual students than neighbouring provinces, but test scores remain low. AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill explains that how much you spend on education isn't as relevant as what you spend it on.
The notion that ours is the "most open, honest and accountable Canadian Government ever" is questioned when AIMS well-researched reports on education and healthcare reveal otherwise.
AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill says Nova Scotia’s eight-school board system is unnecessary or at least in need of a serious trimming.
Tony Bislimi explains how the education establishment embellishes international results. Michael Zwaagstra's ten-part series on education is featured on AIMS blog Straight Talk! AIMS Communications Officer Paige T. MacPherson criticizes 'equal opportunity' hiring policies in Canadian politics in AIMS blog post "Thank you sir, but I don't need your seat." Bill Black explains how Haligonians can reduce their commute.
In this commentary, Bislimi Group Foundation founder and president Tony Bisimli explains how the education establishments in Canadian provinces embellish international results, which has serious repercussions for Canadians.
Acountability for university funding discussed, and the idea that classrooms should be teacher-centered. AIMS Director of Research Don McIver explains how NS and NB avoid hard choices, and why Canada should give low-tax policies their due. Perry Newman reflects on complacency. AIMS Communications Officer Paige T. MacPherson to represent Atlantic Canada at Cato U.