Executive Council
Education and Early Childhood Development
July 14, 2016
Building a Strong and Responsive Education System
Premier Opens Application Process for Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes
The Provincial Government is committed to building a K-12 education system which better engages students in learning and improves student outcomes. The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today began the process to select the Premier's Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes with a mandate to examine the current system and recommend improvements.
"Students throughout Newfoundland and Labrador deserve the best possible opportunity to receive a high quality education. We committed to establishing the Premier's Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes so that we can get a complete picture of our strengths and where we need to improve. The task force will review jurisdictional best practices and engage with teachers, parents, educational experts, students and other stakeholders. At the end of the process we will have a clear path and plan to improve student outcomes."
- The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
The task force, which will be composed of a chairperson and three members, will be selected through the merit-based appointment process and will prepare a report for the Provincial Government with recommendations. Several of the key areas the task force will review include: early learning, mathematics, reading, inclusive education, student mental health and wellness, multicultural education, Indigenous education, cooperative education and teacher education and professional development.
"These recommendations from the task force will lead to the development of a comprehensive action plan to improve the learning experience for students, prepare them for the future and be responsive to the ever-changing educational environment. We all have a vested interest in improving educational outcomes and I look forward to seeing the work of the task force get underway."
- The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development
To submit an application through the merit-based appointment process or for more information on the expectations of the task force and individual qualifications visit: www.exec-abc.gov.nl.ca/public/agency/appointments/.
The deadline for applications is Friday, July 29, 2016.
QUICK FACTS
- Applications are now being accepted for the Premier's Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes.
- The task force, which will be composed of a chairperson and three members, will examine the current education system and recommend improvements.
- For more information on the expectations of the task force and individual qualifications or to submit an application visit www.exec-abc.gov.nl.ca/public/agency/appointments/.
- The deadline for applications is Friday, July 29.
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Media contacts:
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Nancy O'Connor
Director of Communications Office of the Premier 709-689-1825 nancyoconnor@gov.nl.ca |
Blair Medd
Director of Communications Department of Education and Early Childhood Development 709-729-0048, 631-8465 blairmedd@gov.nl.ca |
2016 07 14 9:55 a.m.