Speaking UP with James Bedford: Killing Bill 64 – Now What?

The education landscape has changed somewhat with the withdrawal of Bill 64 Yet, there it is far from clear what the government’s next steps will be. Will the government start with a fresh page and ignore the K-12 Review Commission’s recommendations, many of which have great promise. A look at why MTS opposed Bill 64 and some of the Commission’s recommendations points to some progressive next steps.

James Bedford is President of the Manitoba Teachers Society.