Learning Disabilities

• Saskatoon school for learning disabilities officially open for first school year

  Sheila Erickson is working towards closing the education gap in the city by opening Roadways Literacy Academy for their first official government-recognized school year.

  Education

  Oct 23, 2021
  
• New Brunswick opposition parties say they hope to salvage Bill 35

  Lawmakers have praised some aspects of the bill and raised concerns over others that would allow some teachers to conduct tests normally done by psychologists.

  Politics

  May 12, 2021
  
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• New Brunswick college of psychologists ‘blindsided’ over possibility of teachers performing psychoeducational assessments

  The college of psychologists says they were not consulted about the changes and worry it could lead to some children being misdiagnosed.

  Education

  Mar 22, 2021
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• Alberta students with disabilities exempt from online learning

  The province says students with disabilities will be able to remain in the classroom, as kids in Grades 7-12 move to online learning next week.

  Education

  Nov 26, 2020
• Princess Beatrice opens up about dyslexia and struggles with self-doubt

  In the interview, she looks back on her school days when she used to not feel smart enough.

  Lifestyle

  May 28, 2020
• London to host human rights commission inquiry into Ontario elementary school literacy

  Public readings for the 'Right to Read' inquiry are held in several cities in Ontario, including one in London on the evening of Wednesday, Jan. 29. 

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2020
• Inclusivity education funding in N.S. starting to show results: deputy minister

  Inclusive education, as defined by a provincial commission that studied the issue, involves specialized programs and help for students with learning disabilities.

  Education

  Jan 28, 2020
• Artist with disability showcases her work in ‘fabulous’ Calgary exhibit

  Being an artist has helped Amber Harriman overcome some persistent challenges.

  Features

  Oct 8, 2019
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• A new Camaro for $10? Calgary school raffles off car to raise money for students’ families

  Parents at Foothills Academy are running their annual fall car raffle, which features a brand new Camaro as the prize this year.

  Education

  Sep 19, 2019
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• EXCLUSIVE: Parents fear their fight for services landed their son in middle of school board battle

  The parents of a Montreal North boy are livid after their meeting with EMSB administrators was cancelled because the school board refused to have commissioner Sylvia Lo Bianco present for the meeting.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2018