HALIFAX—After a year of inclusive education reform that’s received mixed reviews from Nova Scotians, the Department of Education is hiring an independent evaluator to oversee the progress of the multimillion-dollar, five-year endeavour. The Nova Scotia Department of Education says it’s hiring an independent evaluator to determine whether inclusive education reforms across the province are actually improving student achievement. ( Zane Woodford / Star Halifax )In year two of the implementation of inclusive education — which is meant to support students with behavioural challenges and learning disabilities — the department plans to hire 173 new staff for schools around Nova Scotia, and offer more training to educators. Tory education critic Tim Halman said he’s heard “both positive and negative stories this year,” about inclusive education supports and so he’s eager to see the results of an objective evaluation. Taryn Grant is a Halifax-based reporter focusing on the Nova Scotia legislature.

Source: thestar May 02, 2019 22:18 UTC