On Monday, the New Brunswick government revealed its comprehensive 12-year plan for both the francophone and anglophone school systems, with a significant focus on addressing the province's low literacy and numeracy scores. Education Minister Claire Johnson highlighted the initiative's goal of enhancing student well-being alongside academic achievement. A key component of the plan is the introduction of pre-kindergarten, aimed at providing early educational resources and support for four-year-olds. To facilitate this, the government plans to hire 200 more educational assistants across the province. Premier Susan Holt noted the importance of allocating protected time for students to focus on fundamental skills, which may lead to fewer field trips and presentations. The plan will undergo a re-evaluation every three years to ensure its effectiveness, marking a shift from New Brunswick's last education strategy released in 2016. Additionally, the integration of AI tools in classrooms is under consideration, although details on implementation are still pending.