Fewer kids are getting detention — and experts say that’s a good thing
Discipline needs to be thought of as an opportunity for connecting — not for isolation. Continue reading
Early Childhood Education
New Brunswick’s early childhood educators applaud wage top-up expansion
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
A wage top-up for early childhood educators (ECE) is now being made available to thousands more ECEs working across the province Continue reading
N.B. early childhood educators upset over ‘unfair’ wage increase
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
Daycare providers and early childhood educators from across New Brunswick gathered in Moncton Friday, saying they’re being undercut by the province. Continue reading
Early childhood option added at University of Saskatchewan for future teachers
Officials said the ECE concentration is the result of a partnership between the University of Saskatchewan and the province’s Ministry of Education. Continue reading
Sask. gets failing grade for childcare policy: report
By David Baxter Reporter
A report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives gives Saskatchewan a failing grade for childcare policy, saying it’s not affordable for most. Continue reading
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Quebec planning to implement early screening for learning disabilities in children
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
The Quebec government is planning to implement early screening for learning disabilities in children aged five and under. Continue reading
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New report calls for systemic change in NS early childhood education
Low wages and a lack of respect for the profession are major contributors to the dissatisfaction. Continue reading
Controversial poster removed at Nova Scotia college after racism complaints
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
‘It depicts all the negative stereotypes about black women and the black community.’ Continue reading
Province invests $1.45 million to expand NSCC Early Childhood Education Program
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
The province will see 135 new seats created over the next three years, increasing the number of trained graduates. Continue reading
Montreal preschool art exhibit stresses the importance of creativity in daily life
An art exhibit featuring work by preschool-aged children was meant to show the importance of fostering creativity in kids. Continue reading