The Citizen, 1998-09-09, Page 6Ontario's kids have
great expectations.
VA challenging new curriculum will better prepare
them for the future.
V New fair finding will guarantee that wherever they
live, they'll get fair access to a high quality education.
VThere'll be caps on maximum average class sizes.
V Teachers will spend more time teaching.
6/There'll be new funding for textbooks, lab supplies
and tutors in the classroom.
VNew Parent Councils will give their parents more
say in how their schools are run.
V Province-wide testing will assist schools working
to meet rigorous new quality standards.
V Report cards will be easy for parents to understand.
That's why we're
doing so much to
help them reach
their full potential.
September is always a busy time of year - for kids, parents and teachers alike.
It's an exciting time, too, a time when Ontario's kids have great expectations
for the coming year. As parents, teachers and government, we need to meet
these expectations. That's why we're doing so much to help them achieve their
full potential, and make this year the best school year yet. - Mike Harris
Ontario
A message from the Government of Ontario.
Quality education.
It's aboutputting kids first.
PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1998.