Innovative Programs Are Bridging The Education Gap Between Canada’s North And South

'Communities in Canada’s North often lag behind the South in terms of educational outcomes, but they are leaders in developing innovative ways to improve educational programming and delivery, according to a new report from The Conference Board of Canada’s Centre for the North.

“Geographical and social conditions in the North make learning more difficult. Often, Northern students are neither prepared nor equipped to perform well in school, due to lack of parental support and what they see as limited career opportunities,” said Anja Jeffrey, Director, Centre for the North. “But governments, industry and educators are working together to provide a better learning environment and culturally relevant curriculum.”

The study, Lessons Learned: Achieving Positive Educational Outcomes in Northern Communities, shows that these innovative approaches are having a positive impact on educational outcomes:...'

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