Report to improve education for SK First Nations
It took the better part of a year with hundreds of comments and feedback, but Monday a joint government-Aboriginal task force released a detailed report on improving education and employment among First Nations and Metis People in Saskatchewan.
Most of the 25 recommendations span four levels: early childhood learning, pre-kindergarten to Grade 12, post-secondary, and the labour force. The goal is to boost graduation rates and help more land jobs.
The recommendations cover everything from providing flexibility for students in high school to obtain credits, incorporating and recognizing First Nations’ languages in schools, and closing the gap in terms of funding levels with provincial schools.
The report even covers something seemingly as simple as expanding the driver’s education program.