On July 25, 2017, the Premier’s Task Force released its report entitled, Now is the Time: The Next Chapter in Education in Newfoundland and Labrador. The report outlines 82 recommendations, within the nine focus areas, to improve educational outcomes in Newfoundland and Labrador. At the release of Now is the Time, government accepted the recommendations and committed to the development of an Education Action Plan.
Government’s commitment has been reflected in work completed to date, budget allocations, and the release of this Education Action Plan. This action plan aligns with the Department of Education’s mandate to ensure that all children in Newfoundland and Labrador have access to safe, caring and inclusive learning environments and an education system that is responsive to students’ strengths and
News Releases
Premier Opens Application Process for Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes
Premier Announces Appointments to Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes
Premier Ball Releases Final Report of the Premier’s Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes
Premier’s Task Force on Educational Outcomes Launches Consultations
Positive Progress Being Made on Premier’s Task Force on Educational Outcomes
Newfoundland and Labrador Improves Ranking in Canadian Early Childhood Education Report
Council on Higher Education Continues Its Work
Premier Ball Releases Education Action Plan
Provincial Government Invites Input as Part of Review of Schools Act, 1997
Government Invites Input on Junior Kindergarten
Minister Hawkins Highlights Progress Through the Education Action Plan
Minister Hawkins Provides Update on Review of Schools Act
Minister Osborne Releases Annual Update on Education Action Plan