Ministry Of Education
Hamilton public school board to lay off 99 high school teachers due to provincial funding cuts
In a statement, HWDSB chair Alex Johnstone said the cuts were the result of funding changes coming from the Ontario government. Continue reading
Government seeks input on future of education in Saskatchewan
Officials want to better understand the needs of parents and students as Saskatchewan looks for input into the future of education in the province. Continue reading
Hamilton school boards review changes to bell times as transportation costs expected to rise
Bus company contracts with the Hamilton boards are set to expire and officials are looking at minimizing the transportation cost increase. Continue reading
British Columbia won’t be following suit on Ontario’s ban on cellphone use in classrooms
Students in B.C.’s classrooms are going to be able to keep their phones nearby. Continue reading
Kingston residents, students react to cellphone ban in Ontario schools
Kingston students weigh in on the cellphone ban expected next year in Ontario classrooms. Continue reading
SaskTel relaunches ‘I Am Stronger’ cyberbullying prevention program as ‘Be Kind Online’
Be Kind Online looks to build on I Am Stronger’s achievements by continuing its partnership with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. Continue reading
Ford government slashing $25 million in funding for education programs
The Ministry of Education says the province’s 72 school boards were notified that $25 million in cuts were made after the government reviewed the “Education Programs – Other” fund and found that the fund has a “track record of wasteful spending.” Continue reading
Surrey, Central Okanagan lead B.C. in student growth
Province says September 2018 enrolment shows extra 5,000-plus students from one year ago. Continue reading
NDP government ‘open’ to alternative pay options for special needs educators
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
Many education assistants work more than one job to make ends meet. Continue reading
N.S. government to invest $1.9 million for up to 37 new Halifax-area school buses
The Nova Scotia government says it will be investing $1.9 million to bring up to 37 new school buses to the Halifax region. Continue reading