There are 7 school districts in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. Formerly 14, the number has decreased with a complete overhaul of the district system.[1] The Minister of Education in New Brunswick is currently Jody Carr, MLA for the Oromocto electoral district.[2]

History

As of September 2012 all of the districts have merged. 14, 17, and 18 are now known as Anglophone West. 6, 8, and 10 are now known as Anglophone South. 2 is now known as Anglophone East. 15 and 16 are now known as Anglophone North.[3] 1 and 11 are now known as Francophone Sud. 3 is now Francophone Nord-Ouest. 5 and 9 are now known as Francophone Nord-Est.[4] By halving the number of districts, the provinces minister of education estimates $5 million would be saved in administrative costs.[5]

New Brunswick used to be divided into 14 numbered school districts. Districts 1, 3, 5, 9, and 11 managed francophone schools, the remainder (2, 6, Anglophone West. 6, 8, and 10 are now known as Anglophone South. 2 is now known as Anglophone East. 15 and 16 are now known as Anglophone North.[6] 1 and 11 are now known as Francophone Sud. 3 is now Francophone Nord-Ouest. 5 and 9 are now known as Francophone Nord-Est.[7] By halving the number of districts, the provinces minister of education estimates $5 million would be saved in administrative costs.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ Jody Carr cuts school districts to 7 CBC.ca
  2. ^ Minister of Education in New Brunswick
  3. ^ Anglophone School Districts in New Brunswick
  4. ^ Francophone School Districts in New Brunswick
  5. ^ Halving the number of school districts would save $5 million
  6. ^ Anglophone School Districts in New Brunswick
  7. ^ Francophone School Districts in New Brunswick
  8. ^ Halving the number of school districts would save $5 million

External links

List of school districts in Canada (by province or territory)
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