Setting them up to fail?
Does overconfidence lead to poor performance on math exams, or are inflated teacher grades an over compensation for underperformance?
What Happened to Miracle Cures?
AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill provides analysis into US pharmaceutical legislation in this op / ed requested by The American Spectator. Cirtwill points out that the legislation allowing re-importation of prescription drugs will not solve what ails the system. He demonstrates that comprehensive care analysis is necessary and that limiting debate or legislation to the cost of prescription drugs is “penny wise but pound foolish”.
Build allies not walls
Charles Cirtwill, AIMS acting president, was invited to give New Brunswick some direction to boost innovation in this article from the front page of the Telegraph Journal. He points out that one of the best ways for the province to encourage research and development investment is to work in conjunction with the other areas in the region to ensure synergies that make investment financially attractive.
Setting them up to fail?
Does overconfidence lead to poor performance on math exams, or are inflated teacher grades an over compensation for underperformance?
Atlantica, 1 May 2007
This edition of Atlantica: two countries, one region contains insightful information on the latest developments and events making headlines in the area.
OPEN LETTER – The public has a right to know
In this open letter to Halifax Regional School Board Superintendent Carole Olsen, AIMS asks her to release all the information she has on student achievement. Acting president Charles Cirtwill explains such information is critical to understanding what is going on in our schools, and the public has a right to know.