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.
Adopting an ‘open data’ system would improve public discourse
This columnist in the Times & Transcript praises AIMS' work in bringing accountability to government. DAvid Gingras concludes, "It is to our benefit that municipalities measure their performance and furthermore that they provide us with the data on the services we pay for."
Communities must fight complacency: John Risley
Business leader John Risley points out the region needs to work hard to improve education performance. It's a position shared in this article by AIMS President Charles Cirtwill.
AIMS names new President
Charles R. Cirtwill will take over from founding President Brian Lee Crowley
Jobs of the future will go only to the educated
A new study shows that education and literacy will play a significant role in tomorrow's prosperity. When called to comment, AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill pointed out we need to start at the very beginning.
Reading it right: Education Province says it’s on right track raising literacy scores, critics say aim not high enough
AIMS incoming President Charles Cirtwill explains there's still lots of work to be done to improve literacy scores in New Brunswick. He says for starters the province needs to provide school choice, so parents can send their children to the school they think will provide the best education. Cirtwill says that will provide the incentive to schools and boards to work toward improving student performance.
Poor literacy skills need aggressive intervention
AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill explains how school choice provides for better education. He was part of an education panel at the national convention of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada.
We don’t need another hero! Why Hollywood should not be the inspiration for education reform in Atlantic Canada
A Commentary that examines how empowering local schools and educators improves student performance.
The Beacon – 19 May 2009
This edition highlights AIMS work over its first 15 years, and encourages readers to support the Institute with an annual donation.