The British Columbia school system was given a failing grade for its education of Native children.
A report from the Fraser Institute cited high rates of failure on standardized tests, high dropout rates and low rates of post-secondary education.
The report provided rankings for each public school. Most have shown improvement in the past three years.
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Report card issued on aboriginal education
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Report Card on Aboriginal Education in British Columbia (February 2004)
Report gives B.C. failing grade on Native education
Friday, February 6, 2004
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