Reform sought to meet needs of students
By Sarah McGinnis, Calgary Herald
Parents and educators called on the province Saturday to overhaul the education system to better meet the needs of students, especially in a tightening labour market where education is increasingly vital.
"I hope there is a real restructuring," said mom-of-four Jennifer Sommerfeldt, one of 120 parents, educators and community leaders who gathered in Calgary to discuss the future of the education system.
"Education has not been reformed since the '30s," added the mother from Standard, a village about 80 kilometres east of Calgary. "The only changes that have occurred is how we consolidate what age groups (go) into a class."
The Calgary consultation is one of 10 community talks being held across Alberta as part the province's Inspiring Education initiative.
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