Mention of education in the throne speech...

In this year’s Speech from the Throne there is quite a bit of attention given to education (Compared to past years). However, most of the statements are vague and make no mention of any monetary commitment.

There are some items that we will need to pay close attention to:

· “New partnerships with the private sector and parents will enable the establishment of neighbourhood preschools for four year olds and three year olds within communities over the next five years.”

· “New emphasis will be placed on parental involvement and on tailoring our education system to each child’s individual needs, interests and passions.”

· “New forms of schooling will be developed to provide greater choice and diversity, centered on students’ special interests and talents.”

· “Smarter approaches will allow more resources to be focused on students’ learning needs while less is spent on administrative costs.”

· “A new Master Teacher program will be developed.”

In addition to private preschools, there is also a reference to public-private partnerships around “education support services.”