Writing for the Aurora Newspaper, Josh Pennell discusses a letter to the editor and an article quoting educator, author, and AIMS Fellow in Education Policy Michael Zwaagstra, who ridiculed the local policy of teachers not being able to give zeros or fail students for incomplete work.
In a letter to the editor of the Province, an individual from British Columbia discusses an opinion piece published by AIMS Fellow in Education Policy Michael Zwaagstra.
AIMS Director of Research Ben Eisen participates in a debate on CBC's "The 180" about whether post-secondary education should be free in Canada. He argues that there are a number of harms associated with free tuition, namely the expense borne by taxpayers, and secondly, that removing a major source of funding from post-secondary institutions in the country may harm them.
Paul Bennett and Derek Gillis, authors of the newly released AIMS policy study "Education on Wheels," discuss the findings of that paper in an opinion piece published by the Telegraph Journal.
AIMS Fellow in Education Policy Michael Zwaagstra discusses the ineffectiveness of no-zero policies in Newfoundland and Labrador's education system in this opinion piece published by the Telegram.
A report released by AIMS and authored by Paul Bennett and Derek Gillis outlines the rising cost of student transportation in the Maritimes, despite declining enrolment.
Halifax, NS (13 January 2015): A new AIMS research report, “Education on Wheels,” shows that student transportation costs are rising steadily across Maritime Canada, even as student enrolment declines, and that provincial governments in the region are missing opportunities to achieve cost and energy efficiencies. The authors, Paul W. Bennett and Derek M. Gillis, demonstrate [...]
Paul Bennett of Schoolhouse Consulting and Derek Gillis, an independent research consultant, argue that public transportation costs are too high in the Atlantic region and outline the many ways in which provincial governments can reduce them.
AIMS research associate Jeff Collins and Director of Research Ben Eisen discuss the flaws of "free tuition" and argue that there is little evidence to support calls for it.
AIMS research associate Jeff Collins asserts the link between high quality public education and economic development is clear and argues that providing a foundation for professional and advanced skills training is necessary to develop a strong workforce.