Fall 2019 Project Update #2

This demonstration project was established to close the education achievement gap for children who live in poverty, and improve education outcomes in New Brunswick. Seven schools that serve Saint John’s poorest neighbourhoods have been provided additional teachers in the early grades (K to 2) to help the children acquire the foundational academic and social skills that are essential for progressive school success. The project aims to help 1,000 disadvantaged children to succeed in school, in the near term, and pave the way for children throughout New Brunswick to benefit. This update provides highlights from year one of the project, key results, learnings and go-forward priorities.