The Pension War Room™️ would like to note that writing the K-12 curriculum is a core government function. Unlike, say, building a pipeline in Montana.
Most of the focus has been on the social studies in the K-6 draft. That is because it is the worst of a bad lot. #AbLeg
Most of the focus has been on the social studies in the K-6 draft. That is because it is the worst of a bad lot. #AbLeg
Could it be that social is the worst because that is the area that @jkenney took a personal interest in? Specially selecting Champion to work on it? So many thoughts, so little time....
Why did this curriculum go to cabinet?
For approval?
That is very unusual. #AbLeg
Why did this curriculum go to cabinet?
For approval?
That is very unusual. #AbLeg
Why is it written like an undergraduate course?
And not developmentally appropriate for 5-11 year old children.
Experts are great, but having a PhD in a science (MD?) does not give you any insight into what is appropriate for 6 year olds versus 7 or 8 year old. #AbLeg
And not developmentally appropriate for 5-11 year old children.
Experts are great, but having a PhD in a science (MD?) does not give you any insight into what is appropriate for 6 year olds versus 7 or 8 year old. #AbLeg
There is a role for input from everybody for sure. But, the UCP seemed to hitch their wagon to two things: "kids are doing worse in school". Which, is simply not true. And, the "NDP curriculum" must be shredded. It is the PC curr too! #AbLeg
The Progressive Conservatives (if any are left) should be offended. It was the Ministerial Order "Inspiring Education" by Minister Hancock that got this party started. #AbLeg
Alberta has an excellent track record of curriculum development (until now). Our K-12 curriculum has been exported to other regions of Canada as well as other countries.
Strong, centrally developed curriculum was one of the reasons schools in AB perform so well. #AbLeg
Strong, centrally developed curriculum was one of the reasons schools in AB perform so well. #AbLeg
To replace that with some Americanized, plagiarized and politicized curriculum is a sad, sad occasion. #AbLeg
One pension tidbit: Travis ought to reexamine the performance track record of AIMCO as a result of VOLTS.
AIMCO had a small out-performance in public equities over the years because of the massive risks they were taking through VOLTS. #AbLeg #handsoffmypension
AIMCO had a small out-performance in public equities over the years because of the massive risks they were taking through VOLTS. #AbLeg #handsoffmypension
Those huge risks in an uncapped volatility swap are a good example of a strategy that is unsuitable for a pension fund. I think PSPP for example has a negative value add over the last 8 years. I can't even add up the million in bonuses paid over that time period. #AbLeg
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