A January 22nd policy paper by Michael Fullan, special advisor to Premier Dalton McGuinty, states, “with strong literacy and math skills established, it’s time to put the focus on higher order skills such as character education, critical thinking/problem-solving, collaboration and creativity to help engage students and better prepare them for the future.”

Richland’s Reggio-inspired Inquiry approach produces 21st Century learners with “higher order skills” such as critical thinking, collaboration and communication, coupled with strong academic performance. We encourage you to review and share the Richland Press Release in response to the suggestions outlined in Fullan’s policy paper. Richland students are deeper thinking, confident and world-ready.