Times they are a changin’ . . How demographic reality is reshaping education
Our population is getting older. This Commentary, based on a talk to the Canadian Education Association, examines how that fact will impact education policy.
Let’s deregulate tuition fees
A presentation at Dalhousie University on post-secondary education, by AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill, has stirred debate among students on campus. The latest is this article that appeared in the Dal Gazette.
Universities with higher part-time profs lead to lower graduation rates
With the York University strike entering its 12th week, the National Post decided to take a look at the state of the country's universities. It turned to AIMS' Senior Fellow Kelvin Ogilvie for insight on what's happening in post-secondary institutions - labour-wise.
‘Permatemp’ academics a looming crisis for universities
The National Post turned to AIMS Senior Fellow in Post-Secondary Education, Kelvin Ogilvie, as it examined the strike at York University. He said universities need to return to their core missions.
Grading schools means changing expectations
This week the New Brunswick government followed AIMS' advice and started publishing school by school student achievement results. In this editorial, AIMS educational research was cited as proof that publishing school results on standardized testing and teacher assigned grades improves the quality of education.
Standardized testing pays off for N.B. schools
Parents and students in New Brunswick have a new tool to help improve public education. The province is now releasing a report card of school by school results on how students do in provincial tests. In this op-ed, AIMS Senior Policy Analyst Bobby O'Keefe says it's a first step, the next is to push for local control and choice so the school community can use the information to improve student achievement.
Charles Cirtwill: Alternative Strategies for Post Secondary Education
This posting on The Clever Canuck blog explains that AIMS EXecutive Vice President Charles Cirtwill is on the right track when he talked about reforms within Canada's post-secondary education system.
Class dismissed
This column by Halifax writer and journalism professor Stephen Kimber, questions whether parents and students are being short-changed in the recent review of Nova Scotia school governance. His comments mirror AIMS' recent Commentary "Yes, Minister" which urges a full discussion of all the options.
The South Shore Regional School board got its report card on Sept. 15.
After the government of Nova Scotia released student achievement data, AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill was called on by reporters to explain how to use the information. He says parents and students should use the data as a starting point, and points out that there is still information missing.
School board goes on defensive following release of assessment results
Release by the provincial government of school by school student achievement results as demanded by AIMS prompts some indepth discussion at the Tri-County Regional School Board in Nova Scotia. School board members turn the debate to the plan to improve student results.