Education
Hundreds of southern Alberta students learn leadership skills at Lethbridge conference
Students from nine separate school jurisdictions came together for a leadership conference at the University of Lethbridge on Wednesday. Continue reading
Winnipeg School Division launches unique Indigenous teaching program
Build From Within – Ozhitoon Onji Peenjiee is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the Winnipeg School Division, the University of Winnipeg’s Faculty of Education, and Indigenous charity Indspire. Continue reading
Parents at Edith Cavell Elementary say money for seismic upgrades should go to building new school
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
On a holiday Monday, kids and parents gathered outside Vancouver’s Edith Cavell Elementary School as they prepare to challenge plans for a seismic upgrade. Continue reading
Nova Scotia MLAs unhappy after education advisory council meetings held behind closed doors
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
Opposition MLA’s are calling the closed door meetings of the Provincial Advisory Council on Education lacking in the transparency previously seen with School Boards. Continue reading
Minister defends keeping new education advisory council’s meetings private
Zach Churchill said today the 12-member council doesn’t make decisions, is no longer an elected body and it may have better discussions when it meets behind closed doors and provides him advice. Continue reading
Peter Watts: Edmonton symposium serves up knowledge of medicinal cannabis
Pain specialist Dr. Sana-Ara Ahmed speaks about the use of medicinal cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain from diseases like arthritis. Continue reading
Edmonton students compete to have their science project head to International Space Station
By Margeaux Maron Community Reporter
Technology and innovation is at the forefront of Julie Arsenault’s classes at Edmonton’s Michael Strembitsky School, and students there are hoping to take their science projects to new heights. Continue reading
Hamilton Police investigate weapons related threat to Bishop Ryan high school
It started just after 8 a.m. when school officials reported receiving two phone calls from what sounded like a male. Continue reading
Primary school in Jamaica enlists the help of Mohawk College students
Students from Mohawk’s network software program have refurbished 10 laptops that will be donated to Bowden Hill primary. Continue reading
Lethbridge Public Library restarts Donuts With Dad program
Lethbridge parents were taking their kids to the Library on Saturday to quench their craving for a story and a sweet treat. Continue reading
