An article by Liam Choo-Foo, Director of Education, Chinook Public School Division
http://www.leaderpost.com/news/debate+over+standardized+tests/8242385/story.html
‘Standardized Testing’ isn’t the plan – an article by Minister of Education, Russ Marchuk
http://www.leaderpost.com/news/Standardized+testing+isnt+plan/8308198/story.html
In the Oct. 2012 issue of the Elementary & Secondary Law Reporter, an article written in “plain English” that summarizes the decision of Justice Mills on the issue of “standing”. Please see page 5 of the Journal below.
Elementary & Secondary Law Reporter October 2012
The 2012/13 school year marks the seventh consecutive year of enrollment growth in Prairie Spirit School Division, with a projected enrollment of approximately 9,838, an increase of over 260 students from 2011/12. Student enrollment in the Division has grown by 10.6% since the school division was formed by the amalgamation of three school divisions in 2006. As of September 30, 2011, Prairie Spirit had the third highest enrollment growth of all school divisions in the province, after Saskatoon Public and Greater Saskatoon Catholic school divisions.
Full article here.
Today Education Minister Russ Marchuk joined students, teachers, dignitaries and representatives from the Regina Public School Division to commemorate the grand opening of the new $19.6 million Douglas Park School in Regina.
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