Province Releases Plan That Puts Kids and Learning First

Department of Education
February 3, 2012 10:55 AM

 

"The province's new P-12 education plan will put students first by better preparing them for post-secondary education, good jobs, and active citizenship."

Read the full press release; social media release

For more information, visit Nova Scotia Kids and Learning



From Kids and Learning First (also avaliable in French): 
Kids and Learning First is about doing things di?erently and improving results by focusing
on students’ needs:
 
• Students will get more help earlier, particularly in reading and math. They will also get
more attention in critical years—in primary and in grade 9.
• Teachers deserve more support. We will work with them to ensure they have the
background, experience, and resourcesthey need, based on new provincialstandards.
More servicesfor kids and families will also be available in schools.
• Time for learning is a priority. How can time be used to get the best resultsforstudents?
Do students have enough time now to learn all they need to know?
• Our young people will be better prepared to create and compete for good jobsin Nova
Scotia,so they can stay here and build a life for their families. New skilled trades courses,
opportunitiesforstudentsto earn credits outside ofschool, and a review of high school
courses are on the way.
Kids and Learning First is a multi-year plan, and we have a lot to do. I look forward to
working with families, teachers,students,school boards, and community membersto put
this plan into action