The Manitoba government has established a new commission to undertake a comprehensive review of the kindergarten to Grade 12 education system.
The process will include consultations across the province and consider a wide range of topics like student learning, teaching, accountability for student learning, governance and funding.
Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen made the announcement today.
“This is a long-overdue opportunity to build on strengths and identify challenges to create a better education system with high standards for educators, high expectations for student achievement, relevant curriculum, governance excellence and a sustainable fiscal framework,” said Goertzen.
The eight other commissioners are:
• Dr. Janice MacKinnon (co-chair);
• Clayton Manness (co-chair);
• Terry Brown;
• Mark Frison;
• John Daniel (JD) Lees;
• Jill Quilty;
• Laurel Repski; and
• Denis Robert.
Manitoba’s Commission on Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education will also include Ian Wishart, legislative assistant to the minister of education and training, who will lead public consultation and stakeholder engagement.
Soon the commission will begin public consultation and seek input from students, parents, educators, school boards, academics, Indigenous organizations, la francophonie, municipal councils, professional organizations, the business community and all Manitobans.
The commission is expected to submit a report with key findings and recommendations by February 2020.
Information about the kindergarten to Grade 12 review will be posted throughout the year at www.edu.gov.mb.ca/educationreview/.
