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This pass rate is for those who took the grades 10-12 courses online only and completed in the school department. sun west in three years, as planned.

School Department Distance Learning Center is one of the largest online schools in the province with more than 2,000 students in 2021.

Over the past five years, graduation rates at the center have fluctuated from a high of 47% in 2017 to a low of 24% in 2019, according to provincial auditor Tara Clemett’s report.

Keith Walker, a professor of education at the University of Saskatchewan, wonders why this choice was made without consultation. It’s not worthy of Saskatchewan he said.

In addition, Tara Clemett’s report notes that most of the students selected for their exam did not receive adequate supervision or follow-up. She also pointed out that some Sun West courses have not been updated in over a decade.

In an email sent to CBC/Radio-Canada, an official with the provincial Department of Education said he understood the concerns raised in the Saskatchewan Provincial Comptroller’s report, but added that the choice was made because the The learning center is well established with skilled staff, robust technology and a variety of courses to provide a ready foundation for the centralized model.

The official also said all school departments have been consulted and discussions are ongoing with a variety of education experts.

However, Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) President Samantha Becotte says her organization has not been consulted by the government.

She is urging the province to postpone plans to roll out the system for the next school year: Many people have an interest in this matter and we want to make sure we are doing the right thing for students to help them thrive in their education system..

With information from Jason Warick