Education System

• Underused Ontario schools could be sold by Ford government for housing in new education bill

  The new bill, called the Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, includes sweeping new measures aimed at standardizing the education system to align with "provincial priorities."

  Education

  Apr 17, 2023
  
• Report says richer parents should pay more child-care fees in Manitoba

  The review, titled Early Learning and Child-Care Transformation, looked at the economic impacts of child care in Manitoba and made recommendations on how to improve the system.

  Education

  Apr 14, 2021
  
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• Coronavirus: Details revealed for B.C’s return-to-school plan in September

  The province will have the flexibility to change the plan up until the start of class on Sept. 8 or even after schools are back in session.

  Education

  Jul 29, 2020
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• Details on back-to-school plan coming in ‘three weeks,’ B.C. education minister says

  There is no decision yet on how many days a week elementary students will attend, nor on how staff will ensure physical-distancing under the coronavirus crisis.

  Education

  Jul 8, 2020
• Staggered recess, smaller classes: What will B.C. schools look like in September?

  A version of a hybrid online and face-to-face instruction model is expected in the fall, but the details are up to a new steering committee.

  Education

  Jun 26, 2020
• Coronavirus: No date yet from B.C. education minister on schools reopening

  Rob Fleming confirmed the province is working towards bringing more kids back to B.C. classrooms but that it’s too early to provide a timeline. 

  Education

  Apr 28, 2020
• Province provides funding supplement to B. C. school districts for children and youth in care

  The provincial government has put in place new funding for children and youth in care as part of changes to funding to school districts.

  Education

  Feb 7, 2020
• B.C. measles immunization reporting program to begin: what parents need to know

  The program will be in place when the school year begins Tuesday, requiring parents of unvaccinated children to speak to health officials.

  Health

  Aug 29, 2019
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• B.C. government set to launch mandatory immunization registration in September

  The B.C. government has outlined next steps requiring parents to register their children’s immunization records at school by the fall, with all students in both public and private schools required to provide proof of immunization against measles and other diseases.

  Health

  Jun 28, 2019
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• Majority of B.C. parents are ‘content’ with their children’s education, according to new poll

  A majority of parents in British Columbia are "content" with their children's education, according to a new poll.

  Education

  Jun 5, 2019