Government Announces the Creation of Education Accord

On Thursday Minister of Education Krista Lynn Howell announced the creation of Education Accord NL.

The accord will be co-chaired by Dr. Anne Burke and Dr. Karen Goodnough. They will develop a targeted approach to transforming and modernizing Newfoundland and Labrador’s education system.

Education Accord NL will reimagine the education system to ensure students and learners at all levels receive the educational services they need in the classroom, are prepared for the modern global economy, and develop strong decision-making skills to foster positive health and well-being.

Education Accord NL will focus on four pillars:

• Early learning and childhood development;

• Education engagement and transformation;

• Health and well-being in education environments; and,

• Post-secondary education and learning across the life span.