Education Minister

• Sask. teachers’ union says new school funding announcement ‘missing a zero’

  The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation says a $40-million infusion from the province doesn't meet the needs of school divisions coping with inflation and rising enrolments.

  Canada

  Jun 2
  
• Edmonton Public Schools anticipating to be 100% full by 2030

  EPSB believes if enrolment and capital funding stay constant at its current utilization rate, there will be 34,000 more students than spaces in the system in 10 years.

  Education

  Mar 22
  
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• Dene teacher education program gets $250K from Saskatchewan government

  The goal of the program is to improve student participation and rates of graduation by helping teacher recruitment and retention in northern Sask.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2022
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• 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, 2022
• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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