The merger streamlines administration and saves money that will instead be directed to classroom services. It also ensures that education policies and programs at both levels complement each other, easing the transition for students who pursue postsecondary studies. Elementary and secondary education Kindergarten to grade 12 education plan. In 1994, the provincial government announced a comprehensive strategy to increase the relevance and quality of education. This strategy called for revising all provincial curriculum, strengthening basic academic skills, and providing students with computer and other important skills.
Work is well under way, as part of Canada's most comprehensive curriculum reform.
While parents, teachers, and other education partners have called for and welcomed these changes, concerns have been raised about the rapid pace of change. In response to these concerns, the schedule for implementing new curriculum and education policies is being revised to provide stability for students and a more manageable level of change for the education system over the coming school year. New graduation requirements. The ministry will work with school districts to develop classroom-based activities that enable students to meet the work experience graduation requirement. School district restructuring.