April 19, 2023 at 5:00 am
The director of education for the Avon Maitland District School Board has commented on the possible passage of the Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act.
Dr Lisa Walsh said if the legislation announced by Education Minister Stephen Lecce on Monday 17 April was passed, it would work to strengthen reading, writing and maths skills and ensure accountability and transparency for parents and families.
Dr Walsh said students were always at the center of everything they did and they would continue to strive to achieve high academic results, provide support for learning and mental health needs, and ensure all students were supported to succeed as they transitioned into their lives. the next stage of . They will await further instructions and details from the Ministry of Education as the bill moves through the legislative process, she added.