‘The Manatee’ grills Higgs on Policy 713
Fredericton — This week, New Brunswickers will be on the lookout for the outcome of the government’s review of education…
No zombie apocalypse; empty schools because everyone out sick, says minister
Fredericton — Education Minister Bill Hogan finally spoke out today to address bizarre dystopian rumours related the province’s schools. For…
New study: Best time to start French immersion is at birth
Fredericton — Educators and French-second-language advocates are reeling from a new study released today on the best entry point for…
Every child will have a different French immersion start date
Fredericton — The Higgs government announced yesterday that it has abandoned a “one size fits all” approach to French immersion…
NB Education Dept. rolling out ‘emoji grades’
Fredericton — Only three years after introducing a new evaluation system for New Brunswick students, the “achievement scale” system is…
New Brunswick children still don’t care about French immersion entry point
Fredericton — While the autumn weather is beginning to settle into the province, it’s Groundhog Day in New Brunswick elementary…