FREDERICTON (GNB) – A steering committee will be created to lead the next steps for improvements in the anglophone sector, both in English Prime classrooms and French language learning, including the French immersion program.
“We appreciate the feedback received at the French language consultation sessions and are looking forward to working with experts, stakeholders and families to create an education system where children and young people receive the tools they need to reach their full potential,” said Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Bill Hogan.
The executive steering committee will be composed of people representing educators, students, the New Brunswick Teachers’ Association, and other key rights and stakeholder groups. The committee will work to establish a vision for effective French language training and English Prime programs. Principles will be developed to guide broader engagement and working groups will be established to gather input and submit recommendations to the steering committee.
“We need to build upon the strengths of the current programs, offer more in-depth French language training, and improve results so our students can excel,” said Hogan.
An online questionnaire will also be made available for those wishing to submit additional insights. More details on the questionnaire will be available in the coming weeks.
A summary of results from public consultations, as well as more information on next steps is available online.
17-04-23