Access TV's Alberta Primetime program talks about the high school drop out issue

The High School Drop Out Dilemma was a topic on last night's Alberta Primetime broadcast. Jacquie Hansen, President of the Alberta School Boards Association; Carol Henderson, President of the Alberta Teachers’ Association; and Dr. Brenda Willis, Assistant Superintendent for Edmonton Catholic Schools joined Alberta Primetime co-host, Jefferson Humphreys, to discuss Alberta Education's plans to raise the legal age of leaving school from 16 to 17 in the new Education Act. The ATA and ASBA do not believe changing the law will make a difference. According to Jacquie Hansen, ASBA President, "It is a community effort to keep kids in school." Carol Henderson, ATA President, added, "Let's make our schools more meaningful for all students." Well worth a watch.