Aboriginal
high school clears hurdle
PRINCE
GEORGE, B.C. - Plans for an all-aboriginal high school in
Prince George have been given the green light by school trustees
in the northern B.C. city.
The
school board recommendation now goes to the Ministry of Education
for approval.
The
school will be launched under a three-way partnership with
the ministry, local First Nations and the school district.
School
board planners say they hope to have the new school ready
to open by September 2005.
Trustees
in Prince George say they hope the new school will help counteract
the high native dropout rate in local schools.
And
they point to the success of Amiskwaciy Academy, a high school
in Edmonton based on aboriginal culture.
Premier
Gordon Campbell endorsed the proposal earlier this year, saying
it could help boost aboriginal graduation rates.
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