Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Through the Education Renewal Framework, we have a lot of interesting pilots, a lot of great things that are happening that are going to help improve student outcomes, but on the other side we want to make sure that we are taking care of our teachers. As is heard in the news, they are averaging about 52 hours of work a week. They are hardworking. They are dedicated, committed, go above and beyond to make sure that our students get the best opportunities for success in the future.
The instructional hours, I know it has been debated in the public. Those are just opinions, and I want to make sure that everyone knows that, yes, reducing instructional hours is part of the education renewal. It speaks to improving teacher practice, enhancing teacher wellness, and to the overarching need for change to improve student engagement, learning, as well as outcomes. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.