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The Ministry of Education recognizes that schools in rural and remote areas face a variety of challenges, including enrolment, teacher recruitment and student transportation. As a result, the rural education task force has been formed to:
· Listen to the ideas and concerns of rural communities.
· Generate fresh perspectives on the issues.
· Develop innovative solutions.
· Report findings and recommendations to the Minister of Education.
The task force will consult with people living in rural and remote communities; address and identify the unique challenges faced by students, parents and school boards; and review successful models of rural education in B.C. and other places.
Chair Jim Imrich worked for 36 years with the Prince George school district, the last 11 as superintendent of schools. He has extensive experience in rural and remote education leadership at the school and school district level, including as a teacher, vice-principal, principal and assistant superintendent.
More members will be named to the task force in the days ahead.
· Review the challenges and opportunities in providing a quality rural education program.
· Review current best practices and evaluate how they could improve the achievement levels of rural students throughout the system.
· Examine the role e-learning plays in rural education.
· Visit rural and remote schools to consult on innovative solutions.
· Recommend ways for students, parents, teachers, schools, school districts and education leaders to participate further in an effective rural education strategy.
Consultation
The task force will meet with educators, students and parents throughout B.C. over the next three months and report to the minister by Jan. 15, 2003.
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