At-Home Learning

• Memo to educators sparks confusion and concern among Nova Scotia teachers

  The memo stated that teachers are to make work and assignments available to families who keep their kids at home.

  Education

  Jan 24, 2022
  
• Calgarians donate computers to support struggling families impacted by flood

  Donations are coming in from Calgarians after the YES Centre lost 135 computers for students in a recent flood.

  Education

  Jan 18, 2022
  
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• COVID-19: Some Alberta classes move online as teaching positions go unfilled

  The ATA said teachers would like better PPE like KN95 masks, substitute teachers on contract, smaller class sizes to facilitate distancing and contact tracing.

  Education

  Jan 17, 2022
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• Quebec schools will reopen for in-person learning as planned on Jan. 17

  The province says it will distribute five COVID-19 self-tests per month to all primary and secondary school students in January and February as part of its reopening plan.

  Education

  Jan 5, 2022
• Autism Nova Scotia calling for return of some in-person learning

  'When you're looking at students with disabilities and students on the spectrum ... that transition from school to home can be very challenging.'

  Canada

  May 27, 2021
• Policy on final exams in Alberta schools this year raises concerns for some parents

  Some school distracts in southern Alberta are cancelling diploma exams, while others are choosing to weight them differently. It's causing concern for parents and students.

  News

  May 21, 2021
• Taber women’s shelter making lunches for students working online

  With school nutrition programs paused as students learn from home, Safe Haven Women's Shelter Society is making free lunches for Taber students.

  Education

  May 12, 2021
• COVID-19: Concerns over Alberta’s at-home learning exemptions

  The education ministry said Hutterite colony and Mennonite schools will be allowed to continue in-person learning due to lack of technology and equipment for online learning.

  Education

  May 6, 2021
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• Lethbridge schools prepare for another transition back to learning at home

  "I love being at school with all my friends, and actually being able to see all my teachers," said Grade 12 LCI student Asher Bridge. "Learning at home is hard."

  Education

  Apr 30, 2021
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• Alberta school division asks to switch to online learning but only 1 school approved

  The Black Gold School Division requested to move all Grade 7-12 schools to online learning because of COVID-19 cases but just one school met the province's criteria.

  Education

  Apr 26, 2021