nova scotia education system review
nova scotia hires avis to conduct education system review
World renowned expert, Avis Glaze, conducting education system administrative review
The province has hired Avis Glaze, an internationally recognized expert, to review its education administrative model.
The review will look at how Nova Scotia public schools are administered, including elected school boards and their central office administration, along with administration at the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
Ms. Glaze has extensive experience in system and school improvement having worked with educators in almost 50 countries. She has also been a classroom teacher, special education teacher, guidance counsellor, administrator and a faculty of education professor
Zach Churchill, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Nova Scotia
“This review is about ensuring our system is working as well as it can for the maximum benefit of our students,”
said Zach Churchill, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development.
“It’s been two decades since we took a look at our administrative model. I believe that we could benefit from the breadth and depth of experience that Avis will bring to bear on a review“
“Nova Scotia is one of the school systems internationally that is doing innovative work,” said Ms Glaze … read full article
Nova Scotia education system review: mandate, findings & reactions
Avis with Premier Stephen McNeil of Nova Scotia
Education System Administrative Review The purpose of the review was to look at how Nova Scotia public schools were administered, including the role of elected school boards and their central office administration, and the administration at the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development … continue reading
AVIS GLAZE: Retooling the school system and realizing its full potential I am imagining myself now, sitting next to Nova Scotian primary students, perched at their desks on the first day of school, thrumming with excitement over the possibilities of the years ahead. I imagine my view from those desks, looking around their classroom in awe. And I wonder: How can we help them thrive during their educational journey? What can we do to support their teachers, the math specialist, the mental health counsellor and the principal Response to Glaze Report Government’s changes to the education system will provide more support for students and give communities more input. “Our singular focus is on improving student success,” said Zach Churchill, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development … continue reading
BILL BLACK: How to prioritize education reforms There is a lot to like in Avis Glaze’s report on improving our school system. Education Minister Zach Churchill’s announcement endorsed the report generally, and 11 of the recommendations specifically. The overarching theme is getting more resources into the classroom.