Education
New Alberta education minister addresses teachers’ conference
By Albert Delitala Digital Journalist
Following a contentious election campaign, Alberta’s new education minister addressed the Alberta Teachers’ Association for the first time on Saturday. Continue reading
Ontario NDP slams impact of larger class mandate on Toronto secondary schools
Marit Stiles said in a release Saturday that “kids continue to pay the price” for Premier Doug Ford’s education cuts. Continue reading
Tensions between Stephen McNeil, NSTU grow over alleged program cuts
The relationship between Nova Scotia’s governing Liberals and the province’s teachers union is once again looking sour. Continue reading
B.C. among provinces not doing enough for students with disabilities, United Nations says
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The UN’s special rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities recently visited Canada and did not like what she found. Continue reading
Saskatchewan students to form provincial youth council
A youth council will soon be formed to represent and engage youth in Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Class size, composition making for ‘rougher than expected’ teachers’ contract negotiations: advocate
The province and teachers are locked in tough negotiations, with teachers’ latest contract expiring on June 30. Continue reading
Peterborough Regional Health Centre opens doors to new learning facility
By Dan Nyznik Videographer
A new, high-tech learning centre is open at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Continue reading
After Ontario international student arrested, Manitoba students talk about stresses
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
An international student in Ontario is facing deportation for working too many hours, Manitoba students share their struggles. Continue reading
Follow-up survey shows N.S. teachers, education minister still differ on key issues
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
A follow-up survey shows that teachers and Nova Scotia’s education minister continue to have differing opinions on the current state of the school system and the challenges within it. Continue reading
Winnipeg School Division looks at starting high school later, releases survey
The Winnipeg School Division has released a survey asking parents about implementing later school start times for their high school children. Continue reading