After listening to British Columbia Minister of Education, George Abbott, at last weekend’s BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils conference, it’s clear that 21st Century Education is a primary focus. There also seems to be a realization that simply recognizing that change is necessary is not enough. To paraphrase Minister Abbott when asked if the legislation will be amended to reflect the new paradigm…”You can’t just build a master plan with the stroke of a pen, educational reform has to be done in the real world.”
Many parents at the conference expressed both an interest and a hesitation regarding what 21st Century Education will actually look like as it is implemented. The Ministry answer seems to be “We don’t quite know yet.” While that may seem frustrating to some, it’s exciting news around here…it means that the decisions haven’t been made, that the dialogue is still flowing, and that parents can still be involved in the development of this very important vision in education.
The scholarship application essay topic for the BC School Superintendents’ Association poses an interesting question for our grads. We believe it’s equally important for parents to answer…"Personalized Learning in the 21st Century. How should schools address the learning needs of students for the next generation?"
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