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Quebec anglo community ready to fight to keep school boards
It’s a battle the group is willing to take all the way to the Supreme Court. Continue reading
Alberta investigating Catholic teacher contracts over discrimination concerns
The Alberta government is investigating employment agreements signed by Catholic school teachers amid concerns they could be fired for being in gay or common-law relationships. Continue reading
Alberta’s revamped K-4 school curriculum set for testing in 2019
Proposed changes to Alberta’s curriculum for kindergarten to Grade 4 students have been finalized and will be piloted in select schools starting in the new year. Continue reading
Nova Scotia government forks out extra $6-million to two universities
The Department of Labour and Advanced Education says St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish is getting an additional $3.95 million, while the University of King’s College in Halifax will get an extra $2.2 million. Continue reading
NSTU says poll shows majority of Nova Scotians critical of province’s handling of public education
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The poll commissioned by the union found that 60 per cent of those surveyed believe the government’s actions have a negative quality on public education. Continue reading
MSVU faculty reach tentative agreement with university
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
According to the faculty association, a ratification vote is scheduled for early January. Continue reading
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Proposed law change could force N.S. school staff to get criminal record checks every 5 years
As it stands, criminal record and vulnerable-sector checks are only required for teachers upon hiring. Continue reading
Kingston Secondary School project set back by delays, disruptions: school board
Construction of Kingston’s newest high school has been delayed, which has many students and parents excited. Continue reading
Montreal West parents worry about room at Edinburgh Elementary for local kids
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
Last year, Edinburgh Elementary rejected 47 new families–some in favour of unzoned students. Continue reading
New program in Saskatoon having positive impact on deaf and hard of hearing preschoolers
By Nicole Stillger Reporter
The program, Children Communicating, Connecting and in Community, is operated by Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services and is aimed at reducing communication barriers. Continue reading
