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Tuesday, January 06, 2009


	The Compromise is in...
	The Minister of Education, Kelly Lamrock, has released the government's modified education plan for the coming September. Reaction is mixed... While we have not accomplished all that we hoped, we have managed to force the government to refine its position and thereby mitigate the damage done by this experiment. I would like to thank all of those who lent their voice to this cause over the past 6 months. Regardless of the details of the outcome we can be proud that we forced the government to at least listen to us...something they were most unwilling to do when all of this began. Maybe the next time a Minister sets about making a policy decision he/she will have the courtesy to treat the citizens of this province with the respect they deserve by ensuring that the logic is sound and that their critics have been listened to. To read the full desription of the plan click here.

Broadcast Media

Source	Date
Sackville Protest	March 19, 2008
ATV Evening News	March 19, 2008
CBC Evening News	March 20, 2008
King Square Rally (SJ)	March 25, 2008
Fredericton Rally (CBC)	March 27, 2008
Moncton Forum Highlights	March 27, 2008
ATV Coverage Of Ombusdman	April 08, 2008


	What is the CEC?
	Citizens for Educational Choice, or CEC, is an umbrella group that supports fundamental choice in the province's educational system and opposes the Liberal government's intention to remove it. Some of us don't want the EFI experience to be taken from NB's children; Some of us are sure that Gr. 5 Intensive French is not right for our children; Some of us are Francophones concerned about our culture, and immigrants who would like our children to learn a second language. All of us know that the Liberals have turned their backs on the fundamental practices of democracy and have rushed to implement Lamrock's educational experiment. Click here to get the CEC FactBook which lays out the major reasons why we oppose the Lamrock Plan. Click here to get the Court of Queen's Bench Decision "quashing" the elimination of EFI. Click here to the Ombudsman's report that heavily criticized the Minister and Department of Education. Click here to read a copy of the Government Plan created as result of the efforts of CEC.

Latest Articles

A Kind of Victory Thursday, August 07, 2008 by host

The following is from Matt Litvak and Diana Hamilton's Blog. Matt, as always, has done an excellent job of summing up most of our feelings...

You can visit the blog here.

Minister Forced to Compromise Tuesday, August 05, 2008 by host

FREDERICTON - The New Brunswick government backtracked Tuesday on its decision to eliminate early French immersion in the province, announcing it will offer a program beginning in Grade 3.

Angry N.B. parents seek judicial review of French immersion cancellation Wednesday, May 14, 2008 by host

SAINT JOHN, N.B. - New Brunswick parents angry over the cancellation of early French immersion in the province are seeking a judicial review of the government decision.

Michael Wilcott of the parent group Citizens for Educational Choice said Wednesday the provincial Liberal government denied parents due process when the French immersion program was suddenly axed, so they will try to get a hearing through the courts.

Second language education needs more research Wednesday, May 14, 2008 by host

The New Brunswick government has been criticized for basing its decision to eliminate early French immersion on research that is inadequate and flawed. Claims that a single system will help close the gap in academic performance between New Brunswick students and those in other provinces have been questioned. Concerned parents have accused the government of using their children as guinea pigs in a grand social experiment with uncertain consequences.

Thanks for informative meeting on early French immersion Wednesday, May 14, 2008 by host

I want to thank the people who organized the Provincial Citizens for Education Choice meeting which was held in Fredericton last week.

NBers expect proper consultation Wednesday, May 14, 2008 by host

Hassan Arif's commentary in Wednesday's Telegraph-Journal seeks to explain away the growing opposition to the provincial Liberal government with a simple cliché - "that is the nature of governing-" and the Liberals appear to take this to their comfort.

Forced measures concern parent Wednesday, May 14, 2008 by host

Our school system is becoming like a dictatorship. It appears New Brunswick's memory is slipping.

The other side on education Wednesday, May 14, 2008 by host

Citizens for Educational Choice is an umbrella group for a number of local coalitions that have formed across the province since the government initiated drastic changes in the education system on March 14, 2008. Over the past month, CEC has studied the changes and their likely outcomes. The following is the other side of the story associated with five key issues raised by the government.

Guest Blog - Has the debate over EFI faded? Wednesday, May 14, 2008 by host

I have heard that the vocal outrage has become more serious and quiet... Another one of my friends, in the Military stationed at Gagetown, says its caused quite a concern. Families have considered refusing postings to New Brunswick and others have asked to leave the province early.

Minister weighing facts about Debec Wednesday, May 14, 2008 by host

With the fate of Debec Elementary School resting in his hands, the Education Minister says he has a tough decision to make – one which won't be made lightly.

Last month as part of Policy 409, District 14 Education Council (DEC) recommended the closure of the small rural school in favour of two new kindergarten to Grade 8 schools. Minister Kelly Lamrock has final say on the matter.