Executive Council
Education and Early Childhood Development
July 25, 2017

Premier Ball Releases Final Report of the Premier’s Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today released the Premier’s Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes Report. The report is available at www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/task_force/report.pdf .

The task force’s report includes 82 recommendations, which will guide the development of an Education Action Plan and support continued dialogue with key stakeholders. The recommendations focus on areas in the education system including mental health and wellness, inclusive education, mathematics, literacy, Indigenous education, multicultural education, co-operative education, early years, and teacher education and professional development.

The task force’s work will be used to inform Budget 2018 decisions and shape the future of Newfoundland and Labrador’s education system. Improvements will begin to be put in place for the 2018 school year.

The role of the Premier’s Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes was to examine the Kindergarten to Grade 12 education system and make recommendations to improve student outcomes including measurable goals and milestones. The task force comprised Dr. Alice Collins Chairperson, Dr. David Philpott, Dr. Marian Fushell and Dr. Margaret Wakeham.

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“I would like to thank the task force members for their dedicated work. The Premier’s Task Force Report on Improving Educational Outcomes reflects our commitment to enhancing the performance of our education system. It is one of the largest and most important systems we manage. I am proud that our government continues to deliver on its mandate to examine the education system and develop a concrete plan for enhancing it that includes measurable goals and milestones. Our actions are focused on developing a system that better prepares our province's youth for the future.”
Honourable Dwight Ball
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

“We look forward to thoroughly examining the final report of the Premier’s Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes as it will assist government by providing direction to inform an emerging Education Action Plan. We are entrusted with overseeing the growth and development of students. Improving educational outcomes is vital in helping prepare the needs of students and prepare them to be global citizens in our changing world.”
Honourable Dale Kirby
Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development

“It has been an honour to undertake this important work. The task force is grateful to so many people who participated in the consultations and expressed their hope for educational reform. We believe this report will provide a blueprint for improving educational outcomes.”
Dr. Alice Collins
Chairperson, Premier's Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes

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Learn More
The report can be found at www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/task_force/report.pdf

Premier Opens Application Process for Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes - www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2016/exec/0714n01.aspx

Premier Announces Appointments to Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes - www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2016/exec/1108n05.aspx

Premier's Task Force on Educational Outcomes Launches Consultations - www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2017/exec/0116n02.aspx

Minister Recognizes Completion of Public Consultations by the Premier’s Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes - www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2017/edu/0307n03.aspx

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Media contacts
Michelle Cannizzaro
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
michellecannizzaro@gov.nl.ca

Ryan Butt
Education and Early Childhood Development
709-729-1906, 725-1614
ryanbutt@gov.nl.ca

Dr. Alice Collins
Chairperson, Premier's Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes
709-729-4295, 689-3051
alicecollins@gov.nl.ca

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