The objective of the review was to “strengthen New Brunswick’s public education system by developing an updated action plan for the implementation of the MacKay Report.” The review team engaged EECD, school district and school-based personnel to gain insight into the strengths and challenges associated with inclusive education. [...] Every child must have the opportunity, as noted in the department’s 2009 definition of Inclusive Education, “to reach his or her full learning potential” in a school system where “decisions are based on the individual needs of the student and founded on evidence.” Every child, no matter his/her differences, has the right to learn with his/her peers to his/her potential and feel safe, secure and re [...] Developing and supporting principled and effective leadership within and throughout all levels of the education system is essential for the success of every student, classroom teacher and school. [...] To that end, the following actions address many of the themes and recommendations in the report and have been identified as priorities for year one of a multi-year action plan and will be pursued in collaboration with our newly elected district education councils, our partners and stakeholders. [...] All of the regular work of the department, from its early childhood services to its K-12 services, will be assessed through the lens of whether it supports or promotes the learning and success of every student in an inclusive positive learning environment.