Testimonials
"Canadians are properly concerned about their children's education, and Dr. Paul Bennett is well versed on the major issues. He's a veteran teacher and a respected historian who brings a vital awareness of the past as well as the present to a field in need of some serious research."
Dr. Desmond Morton, Distinguished Professor of History, McGill University, Montreal.



"With his extensive experience, Paul Bennett has an in-depth understanding of Canadian education. At Schoolhouse Consulting, he will take a broad perspective, ask key questions, and apply his rare ability to see issues from all sides."
Bill Hogarth, Director, York Region District School Board, Ontario, 1993-2009.

"In writing the history of the Halifax Grammar School, former headmaster Dr. Paul Bennett has risen to the challenge. The Grammar School... not only spins an engaging tale, but it also weaves that tale into the broader narrative of half a century of Canadian educational debates."
Dawn Henwood, The Halifax Sunday Herald, October 25, 2009.

"Dr. Paul Bennett brings to Schoolhouse Consulting a passion for education, a wealth of senior leadership experience from across Canada, and a commitment to improving our education system, the cornerstone of our economic and societal future."
Dr. J. Colin Dodds, President and Vice-Chancellor, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS

"Over the years, Paul Bennett has proven to be an extremely hard working, capable individual dedicated to school reform and higher educational standards in Canada. It's common to see him simultaneously take on several ambitious projects only to bring them all to a successful completion."
Malkin Dare, Founder, Society for Quality Education, Editor SQE Forum, Waterloo, ON.

"'The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision.' That famous statement fits Dr. Paul Bennett - a man who is the epitomy of a good leader with that particular vision for success."
Niall MacGillivray, former student, HGS '09, now attending University of Waterloo.

What's New
ANNOUNCING - NEW EDUCATION SERIES - Paul W. Bennett's first Education File Report for OPENFILE Halifax on "Alternative School Programs" appeared Sept 27, 2011. [more...]

BOOK LAUNCH - Paul W. Bennett's DREAMING BIG: The Don Gardiner Realty Story made a big splash on Sept 14, 2011 in Fredericton and Oromocto NB with City Hall Receptions and great press coverage. [more....]

BOOK REVIEW - Dr. Michael Corbett's review of Vanishing Schools, Threatened Communities (Sunday Herald, July 31, 2011) praised the book for offering a much needed "scholarly look" at the "emotional issue" of school closures.

PUBLIC LECTURE TOUR - Schoolhouse Director Paul Bennett's Public Lecture Tour made stops in Yarmouth NS (Sept. 2), Windsor NS (Sept. 8), and Antigonish NS (Sept. 12) and were rebroadcast on Eastlink TV's Podium Series.

UP AGAINST EDUTOPIA - Paul W. Bennett's "Up Against Edutopia: Dr. James Daly's Lonely Crusade against the Spectre of Progressivism, 1968-1983," is the lead article in the Spring 2011 issue of Historical Studies in Education [more...]

ONGOING INITIATIVES:
NEWS COMMENTARIES - Since September, Dr. Paul Bennett has provided Education News analysis for CBC Radio's Maritime Noon and CBC Mainstreet NS as well as regular spots on News 95.7's Maritime Morning and The Rick Howe Show.

STUDENTS FIRST NOVA SCOTIA - Since late March 2011, the Schoolhouse Institute, in collaboration with AIMS, has supported Nova Scotia's parent-driven school reform movement "putting students first." (see video)

POLICY RESEARCH PROJECTS REPORT: In early October 2011, Schoolhouse Consulting completed a major research report on "International Schools" for the Canadian Association of Accredited Schools (CAIS).

STAY CURRENT! - Connect with Educhatter on EduBlog for weekly education policy issue forums, and on Twitter for daily posts on emerging issues in education.

Testimonials

"Canadians are properly concerned about their children's education, and Dr. Paul Bennett is well versed on the major issues. He's a veteran teacher and a respected historian who brings a vital awareness of the past as well as the present to a field in need of some serious research."

Dr. Desmond Morton, Distinguished Professor of History, McGill University, Montreal.

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