'A great way to get a pulse': School surveys focus on academic experiences

For the second consecutive year, schools across P.E.I. are asking for feedback from members of their community.

Students, parents and teachers will have the opportunity to answer questions relating to their academic experiences.

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Minister of EducationDougCurriesaid the survey isa great wayto identify obstaclesparents, students and teachers may face.

"It certainly allows us as an education system to respond to what we see as the challenges but also to build on the successes."

'Get a pulse'

Currie saidthe surveywill focus on subject matter and the overall school experience for students, parents and teachers.

He also said that the results are an important factor in ensuring the government, and school boards don't assume what problems or challenges are being faced.

"We see that this is a tremendous vehicle to be very open and transparent about school experiences," he said.

"It's a great way to get a pulse."

Report coming

Results will be given back toschools so administrators canset goals for their students.

A summaryof the findings will also be published in a report.

Both elementary and secondary school students will have class time to answer surveys and parents can respond online until May 19.

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