School cancellations: students the ones to suffer
In this op-ed, educator Paul Bennett draws on his recent AIMS' Commentary to explain why there should be a stricter policy about cancelling school.
Jeb Bush to share education ideas
In a preview of AIMS' 15th anniversary event in Moncton, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush explains some of the education reforms he championed while in office.
More not necessarily better
The President of the Nova Scotia Chamber of Commerce, Wayne Fiander, draws on AIMS municipal performance report to make a point about too much is not necessarily better, particularly when it comes to government and government spending.
New direction for NB Power
As NB Power unveiled its new strategic plan, AIMS president & CEO Charles Cirtwill explained what steps the utility should take to make use of its geographic location and take advantage of private interest.
Payroll rebates in effect
AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill explains why tax rebates are a better incentive than government writing cheques to companies.
As good as it gets?
AIMS 8th Annual Report CArd on Atlantic Canadian High Schools is again featured in Progress magazine. In this article Charles Cirtwill explain why we all need to be involved in education reform.
A matter of transparency
AIMS' author Bobby O'Keefe explains how to use the annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools. He provides an overview of each province's results in this article in Progress magazine.
Atlantic Institute for Market Studies releases 8th report card on high schools
Local community newspapers use the AIMS annual high school report card to look at the results of their local schools.
Pick your high school, AIMS suggests
Atlantic Canada is one of the few places in the country that does not allow open school choice, a proven option to improve student performance. This article in the Halifax Chronicle-Herald explains why choice and public reporting of results is important to education reform.
Schools must aim high to improve
Educators in the Moncton area explain how they use the AIMS annual high school report card to improve student performance and identify problems within schools.