The New Brunswick government unveiled new education plans for the francophone and anglophone sectors Monday that call for a focus on literacy and numeracy.
12-year plans call for dedicated time for literacy, numeracy
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New Brunswick Education Minister Claire Johnson and Premier Susan Holt spoke to reporters after releasing education plans for the francophone and anglophone sectors Monday in Moncton. (Shane Magee/CBC)
The New Brunswick government unveiled new education plans for the francophone and anglophone sectors Monday that call for a focus on literacy and numeracy.
Education Minister Claire Johnson said that means “protected time” for literacy, numeracy and well-being.
“That means you need to learn how to read, how to write, how to do math, how to negotiate with your parents to get extra money at the market,” Education Minister Claire Johnson said during a news conference in a Moncton school with dozens of children watching.
Premier Susan Holt told reporters the change could cut into time for activities, such as field trips or guest speakers.
“This plan makes it clear that the pressure is to focus on those fundamentals and make sure that that literacy and numeracy time — and the student’s wellbeing — are being supported before we then do all of the extras,” Holt said.
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