Newcomer Education Coalition
Vision Statement:
Welcoming, inclusive, and equitable schools where all students are respected and have the opportunity to flourish and achieve their social and educational goals in a culturally proficient, safe, and supportive environment.
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Mission Statement:
To work collaboratively with various stakeholders including community groups, settlement agencies, educational institutions, ethno-cultural communities, health & social service agencies and government to improve the educational outcomes of newcomer children and youth in the K-12 school system in Manitoba. This includes working to improve the success of newcomer children and youth in the areas of Literacy, Academics and Language (LAL), high school graduation and wellness, as well as ensuring that youth have the tools, supports and opportunities to pursue post-secondary education.
Our Leaders
Committed to the Cause
Suni Matthews
Co-Chair of the Newcomer Education Coalition
Suni Matthews is a retired inner city school principal. Her work in the inner city of Winnipeg for four decades as a teacher, program development consultant and school principal, has focused on anti-racist, equity based education with strong commitment to marginalized students, families and communities. A passionate advocate for community involvement and social justice, she is known for her longstanding dedication to creating educational opportunities that are inclusive, equitable and responsive to the diverse needs of students and their families.
NEC'S Key Priority Areas
The coalition tailors their advocacy around the following 6 key priority areas;
Increased Involvement of Newcomer Parents in their Children’s Education
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Support Internationally Educated Teacher inter into the school system
Professionalization of EAL
Equity in the School System
Increased Mental Health Supports for Newcomer Youth in Schools and Community.
Research on Emerging Issues