Key Informants Perspectives on Education Success, Supports, and Barriers in Nunavut Education

In Nunavut, data for 2012–2014 shows a high school graduation rate of 34%. Little has been published about the causes secondary students’ absenteeism and methods attracting students back to school. This study explored barriers supports education success from perspectives staff, students, parents. Interviews sharing circles were conducted with 141 participants in six communities. The results revealed relation learning environment, staffing issues, overarching system. Participants identified specific recommendations that can inform future policy programming improve attendance rates Nunavut schools.