Jeb Bush touts revolution in education
This front page story in the Times & Transcript features AIMS 15th anniversary dinner with Jeb Bush. It provides details of education reform that worked in Florida under Bush and has proven successful in other jurisdictions. It mirrors much of AIMS' research in education.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Payroll rebates in effect
AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill explains why tax rebates are a better incentive than government writing cheques to companies.
Give energy market a watchdog
In this op-ed energy consultant Gordon Weil explains why Canada needs a regulator for the electricity industry, and he says there is a structure in place that can handle it - the National Energy Board.
High-school system must track its results
This editorial in the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal supports and praises the AIMS high school report card. It calls on parents and educators to challenge the politicians to introduce province-wide performance indicators and benchmarks for high schools.