AIMS report bound to irk teachers’ union
In this editorial, the Daily News notes that if teachers are going to dispute AIMS' report on teachers' unions they'll have to do so with more than reflexive denials.
Governments need to take tougher line with teachers unions – think-tank
The release of AIMS' report on the influence of teachers' union on education policy sparked debate across the country. This story by The Canadian Press appeared in numerous newspapers and explains that while unions do a good job protecting their members, such protection is not always in the best interest of students.
AIMS: Teachers have too much power
AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill discusses AIMS' paper on teachers' unions. He explains that unions have undue power in the Canadian education system and that students suffer as a result.
Teachers’ unions attacked
This story in the Windsor Star reviews AIMS' paper, "Getting the fox out of the schoolhouse". In addition to explaining that teachers' unions have too much influence over public education policy, it quotes some union leaders who disagree with the paper's recommendations.
Teachers’ unions standing in way of quality education: think tank
For years AIMS has been leading the charge for greater accountability in the educational system. In a recent report AIMS identified teachers' unions as having a disproportionate impact on education policy. Charles Cirtwill, AIMS acting president, explains it's time for everyone to get involved and not leave it just to the unions.
Senator proposes export centre
A proposal to set up an Atlantic Marketing and Export Centre sounds like a good idea. However, as AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill explains there's no need to go through the cost for a new centre, just a need for cooperation among existing agencies.
Education too influenced by teachers’ unions: study
This front page article in The National Post features AIMS' paper on teachers' unions, "Getting the fox out of the schoolhouse". AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill explains that unions exist to serve the needs of teachers, which may not result in the best policies for students. Cirtwill's statements reflect the findings released in AIMS' paper "Getting the fox out of the schoolhouse."
Teachers’ unions have too much power: report
This report on both CBC Radio and CBC on-line reviews AIMS' paper on the influence teachers' unions have on education. In the story AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill explains that it is time for people to wrest away management of the education system from teachers' unions.
Diversity is key to energy future: minister
While the New Brunswick government makes claims to being the regional energy humb, AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill suggests the province needs to invest in infrastructure if it hopes to realize the opportunity.
APCC appoints Atlantica Vice President
More proof that Atlantica is more than just a mere idea, the Atlantic Provinces Chamber of Commerce has appointed a full-time Vice President - Atlantica. Brent Sansom took over the role in July.