Education Minister

• Saskatoon school divisions concerned with provincial budget

  The two main Saskatoon school divisions voiced their concerns about the lack of provincial funding through a letter to the faculty, parents and students on Wednesday and Thursday.

  Education

  Apr 7
  
• Quebec outlines curriculum for revamped ethics and culture course

  The province unveiled the new curriculum that will replace the current ethics and religious culture courses already offered in schools across Quebec.

  Education

  Oct 24, 2021
  
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• First Indigenous-led family centre in London, Ont. opens its doors

  Situated in London's SoHo neighbourhood, the Nshwaasnangong Child Care and Family Centre will provide up to 88 spaces for children 6 and under.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2021
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• COVID-19: Sask. Party not considering vaccine mandate despite criticism from opposition

  Sask. NDP criticizes provincial government for not getting ahead of COVID fourth wave before the start of the school year.

  Education

  Aug 23, 2021
• REACH School’s expansion proposal gets approved after fourth request

  The English language school for special needs students aged 4 to 21 will eventually be located under one roof in an extension off Saint-Lambert International High School.

  Education

  Jun 17, 2021
• Alberta education minister warns districts that opt out of curriculum pilot won’t give ‘rich feedback’

  Alberta's education minister is warning school districts that don't participate in the review won't be able to provide the same kind of feedback that other districts will.

  Education

  Apr 10, 2021
• Métis Nation of Alberta has ‘monumental concerns’ with proposed curriculum

  "The tone of the curriculum carries a Eurocentric-American point of view that effectively eliminates the voice and history of the Métis Peoples in Alberta," Audrey Poitras said.

  Education

  Mar 31, 2021
• Cree Elder who reviewed Alberta’s new K-6 curriculum says she can’t endorse it

  The UCP plans to release the full text of the new elementary curriculum in the coming days for Albertans to review, it will begin to be piloted in classrooms starting in September.

  Education

  Mar 28, 2021
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• Province announces funding for 166 new child care spaces in Kitchener, Cambridge

  The province announced funding for additional child care spaces in Cambridge and Kitchener on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2021
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• Quebec elementary schools to reopen Monday; unions and experts fear it could be costly

  Some feel the move to allow children and teachers to gather in classrooms again is still too early as coronavirus cases continue to skyrocket in the province.

  Health

  Jan 10, 2021