N.B. gov’t ponies up $1M for harness racing
AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill points out that gambling taxpayer dollars on the ponies is an idea whose time is past. In this article from the front page of the Times and Transcript, Cirtwill notes that government subsidies to struggling industries is a proven no-win proposition.
Millions to be invested in teaching methods
Charles Cirtwill, AIMS acting President, says that more technology will not necessarily solve New Brunswick’s educational woes. In this article from the Telegraph Journal, Cirtwill comments on the province’s latest education plan. He notes that teachers who are well trained will succeed regardless of the technology they have or do not have.
Province wants children ready when they enter kindergarten
New Brunswick's Telegraph Journal turned to AIMS for its education expertise when the provincial government announced plans for pre-school education programmes. AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill suggests that the government is overstepping its bounds when it tries to legislate how children are educated before they enter the education system.
Education Overhaul
The New Brunswick government’s long-awaited education plan lacks an explanation of how it plans to make its goals reality. In this front-page article from the Telegraph Journal, AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill points out that research shows that increasing the amount spent on education does not necessarily make a for a better education system.
Organizer hopes Mount A conference leads to better future in Atlantic Canada
AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill is highlighted at the top of group of influential guest speakers participating in an economic development conference that aims to boost economic development in Atlantic Canada. This article from the Telegraph Journal examines the conference and its goals.
Plan outlines new course for education, but offers ‘no real substance’ — president
If the issue is education, the news media turns to AIMS. In this article in the Daily Gleaner, it's to analyze the provincial government's new Education Plan, which AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill finds long on warm & fuzzy and short on detail.