Blaine Higgs attempts to clarify his comments on public schools

In an official statement released late Thursday, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs attempted to put out the fire caused by his comments on the province’s public education system.

Earlier this month, in an interview with Radio-Canada Acadie, Blaine Higgs pointed out the climate within the province’s public schools.

According to him, decorum and security are deteriorating. He said worried to send his four daughters, now adults, to public school today. We seem to deviate from the curriculum, it seems we have no standardsadded the man who has been at the head of the province for six years.

Recognize the work of teachers

Blaine Higgs wanted to clarify his position. My comments were made in the days following the broadcast, in local high schools, of content deemed inappropriate by many people, without parents being duly informed.the Prime Minister wishes to recall.

He is referring here to a presentation made in schools in the province on sex education which had offended Blaine Higgs.

He nevertheless takes responsibility for his remarks, once again confiding in his statement that he has some frustration with the system.

But Blaine Higgs is more nuanced, believing that we can address these concerns through collaboration between parents, educators and government.

He also explains that his government is determined to improve the education system in both official languages, before praising the work of teachers and specifying that his remarks were not aimed at them: The vast majority of teachers in the province work hard and go above and beyond to provide students with the best possible school experience..

Controversial remarks

A clarification that follows a wave of criticism and protests.

Reactions from the political side first. “This is not a responsible thing to do as Prime Minister,” said Susan Holt, the leader of the Liberal Party.

But also on the educational side. Stéphanie Babineau, the president of the Association of Francophone Teachers of N.-B., said she was worried and insulted. “He has been in power in New Brunswick for six years and we are still trying to question what his contribution is to the world of public education,” she asked.