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Many of Canada’s School Boards Are Far Too Secretive

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Many of Canada’s School Boards Are Far Too Secretive
Poor governance at the school board level is costly, not just in terms of dollars and cents but in wasted opportunities and unhealthy educational environments for students and teachers. Stuart Monk/Shutterstock
Michael Zwaagstra
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When Calgary school trustee Lisa Davis announced her resignation from the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) on Jan. 27, the news hit like a bombshell. Unlike the typical bromides we usually see from politicians who step down, Davis said nothing about wanting to spend more time with her family or pursuing a new career path.

Michael Zwaagstra
Michael Zwaagstra
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Michael Zwaagstra is a public high school teacher and a senior fellow with the Fraser Institute. He is the author of “A Sage on the Stage: Common Sense Reflections on Teaching and Learning.”
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