One step forward, two steps back
AIMS 5th Annual Report Card shows mixed results in PEI
The fog is starting to clear
AIMS 5th High School Report Card shows still a lot of unknowns in the NS education system
More schools make the grade in survey
AIMS 5th annual high school report card is featured in this front page article from the Halfiax Chronicle Herald. AIMS acting president and report co-author Charles Cirtwill examines the results and provides direction as to how schools can provide students with a better education.
AIMS 5th Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools
The AIMS 5th Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools has been released. The results show that all schools can succeed. They can overcome the challenges facing them and provide a first rate education. AIMS produces the report card because schools matter and education stakeholders are encouraged to use the data provided to help better the educational experience of our students.
Focus college programs on workforce needs: Think-tank
In this front page article from the Times and Transcript, AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill made headlines when he pointed out that the most efficient community college programs are those that meet the needs of the workplace. Cirtwill said that funding programs that match the real needs of the economy is the best way to ensure satisfaction of both graduates and employers.
The Beacon, 14 February 2007
Learn the three Cs of municipal government, hear the three reasons why Canada should be in Afghanistan and examine whether some family businesses are more equal than others.
Board saga opportunity for a lesson in democracy
In this op/ed Charles Cirtwill, AIMS acting President, discusses the recent removal of elected members of the Halifax Regional School Board. He suggests that the court is not the place to play the democracy card. If the former board members really believe they have been treated unfairly, they should resign forcing an election.
Mother May I?
The trials and the truths of Nova Scotia's FOI/POP legislation. It's anything but freedom of information.
Leader’s comments spur R&D debate
In this front page story, AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill explains there needs to be more development in Atlantic Canada from Research & Development. He suggests a way to encourage that is to provide tax credits to companies.
Solutions sought to student debt load problem
It's time to end the debate over student loans and take an indepth look at the program. In this front page story, AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill explains people defaulting on the loans are only the result of the problem, not the cause.