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AIMS has established itself as one of Canada’s leading centres for research on education policy. Our research on education policy is centred on two major themes: Increasing accountability in public educational institutions and providing information for parents and students about how well their schools are performing and identifying and researching policy options that expand educational choices and remove the barriers that trap students in failing institutions – parents and students deserve more than one educational choice.

The Institute’s research program in the education and training policy file has not only elevated the discourse in a number of areas, but our AIMS pioneering research on evaluating the quality of education has helped to introduce more accountability and transparency in the region’s elementary and secondary education systems. AIMS “School Report Cards” have been a focal point for our high-impact, policy-relevant research and commentary.

POLICY PAPERS & OP-ED COMMENTARIES

 

Reforming the Universities

Under a competitive regime, the marketplace itself will determine an efficient outcome for the post-secondary education system in Canada.Canadian universities will be subject to increasing competition as the primary consumers, the students, pay more of the full cost of their education in the years ahead. Under a competitive regime, the ...

Charter Schools in Atlantic Canada

Wouldn't this be thoughtful public policy for Atlantic Canada? Charter Schools in Atlantic Canada? What a radical idea. Atlantic Canada's education system already lags behind the rest of Canada's in many ways. Jurisdictions right across North America, including those which already boast superior public education systems, have established charter schools ...
MEDIA MENTIONS

 

Radio Interview with AIMS Fellow Michael Zwaagstra on Report Cards

News 95.7, The Rick Howe Show interviews AIMS Fellow Michael Zwaagstra discussing teacher’s comments section of report cards. Originally aired March 20, 2015, News 95.7 ...

School Closure Policy Unlikely to Change

After meeting with a coalition of parents and rural-school supporters, Education Minister Serge Rousselle is suggesting he'll stick with the government's existing policy on school closures. Education Minister Serge Rousselle ...

N.B. Education Minister Angry After Learning French and English Students Have Been Sharing a School Bus

NB Education minister has vowed to take action after learning French- and English-speaking students have been travelling on the same school bus. Under a long-standing policy the provincial government claims ...

Snowed-under Class Time Needs to be Addressed, Minister Says

Education Minister Serge Rousselle said on Wednesday he wants to see the lost time made up,although he fell short of suggesting any specific solutions.“We are ready to talk to the ...