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3. Every child will graduate from high school having had the opportunity to discover his or her personal strengths and to find something he or she loves doing.

3. To Help Children Develop a Passion for Learning

A child reads, writes and solves problems best when he or she cares about the subject matter. Especially in the teenage years, a child learns best not by absorbing lists of facts but by solving problems he or she cares about. This plan will give children the guidance and options to discover their strengths and passions, and will give teachers the flexibility, resources and technology to let students use their intellectual interests to tackle the curriculum.

Phase 1

1. Develop the //Diversity in Learning Initiative// designed to increase learning opportunities related to the trades and the arts, by: a) Expanding courses in the trades and the arts in schools across New Brunswick. b) Supporting the delivery of programs in trades and the arts through technology and online learning, especially in small and rural schools. c) Exploring incentives for private sector support of opportunities in trades, the arts and technology. d) Working with the Department of Wellness, Culture and Sport to develop new partnerships with artists, musicians, authors and other cultural groups to provide innovative learning experiences at school.