The Beacon — 11 March 2010
Take in AIMS' event with Tom Flanagan, author of "Beyond the Indian Act".
Save Nova Scotians from Save Grade 2
In this op-ed, AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill explains why the whole "Save Grade 2" campaign in Nova Scotia is offensive. He uses expert skill and blunt statistical analysis to dismiss the arguments of lobbyists who say more money needs to be poured into education.
The Beacon – 18 March 2010
AIMS new chair explains the importance of public policy, read how our education dollars are really being spent, and look at a third option for health care.
Bush coming to New Brunswick
Halifax – The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) is pleased to announce that former Florida Governor Jeb Bush is the special guest speaker at its 15th anniversary dinner in Moncton in June.Billed as the Education Dinner, the title of the evening is Choice Works: Educating our way to self-sufficiency. The dinner will be held [...]
Former Fla. governor to speak in Moncton
News that former Florida Governor Jeb Bush is the special guest speaker at AIMS' 15th anniversary dinner in New Brunswick, made headlines around the province.
School’s Out, Again: Why “throw away” schools days hurt students
Educator Paul Bennett looks at lost teaching days in Atlantic Canadian schools and provides evidence of how those lost days hurt our
John Risley appointed Chair of AIMS Board of Directors
Halifax – The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) today announced the appointment of well-known Canadian entrepreneur John Risley as the new chair of its Board of Directors. Risley, co-founder and chairman of Clearwater Fine Foods, takes over from John F. Irving who stepped down earlier this year.Risley admits he doesn’t take on such voluntary [...]
High schools to get ranked again
This story from various BC media outlets questions the AIMS Interim Report Card for Western Canadian High Schools, but also admits the information in the report is needed to improve student performance.
Manitoba reluctant to release school ranking results
The AIMS Interim Report Card for Western Canadian High Schools showed there is little public information available in Manitoba for students, parents or teachers to know what goes on inside the classroom. This op/ed appeared in Troy Media publications and explains why such public reporting is important to improve student performance.