The Board of Trustees have released a response to the Education Minister's 10-point plan. The text of the media advisory follows:
Calgary Board of Education welcomes the provincial 10-point plan
CALGARY – The Board of Trustees for the Calgary Board of Education welcomes the 10-point plan for Alberta’s education system announced today by Minister of Education Thomas Lukaszuk.
“Minister Lukaszuk is fulfilling his promise to advance education in Alberta,” says Pat Cochrane, chair of the Board of Trustees. “The CBE has been involved in a process that invited every Albertan to contribute to the vision for education. We are excited that listening is turning into action so quickly.”
The plan follows a province-wide consultation process. The initiatives, which the Minister indicated will roll out in the coming months, include “philosophical approaches that are best addressed in legislation and practical solutions to the challenges students face every day.”
The 10-point plan involves many areas of education including school design; transportation; preparing students for learning after high school; learning for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students; transparency; and the voice of parents.
“We have been looking forward to the Minister’s plan and to the legislation that will follow.” Cochrane added, “As the largest school district in Alberta, we appreciate having a Minister who understands that initiatives have many possible implications so predictable, sustainable funding is crucial for our students.”
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