Public Education

• Survey finds B.C. teachers feeling stressed, overwhelmed amid staff crunch

  Over 80 per cent reported "direct impacts" from teacher shortages, while more than two thirds said they faced an increased workload and more stress.

  Education

  May 30, 2023
  
• Premier’s comments spur hope N.B. French-language program could be scrapped

  There is hope, following comments by Blaine Higgs, that the government could be open to stopping the sweeping changes to French immersion.

  Education

  Feb 2, 2023
  
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• ParentsVoice BC to run slate of candidates in Kelowna wanting to ‘take back our schools’

  In Kelowna, Tovey Demman, Teresa Docksteade, and Chris Fieber will be on the ballot for ParentsVoice BC. In West Kelowna, Laurie Bowen is on the ballot for the organization.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2022
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• City of Burlington hoping to purchase Robert Bateman high school site

  'We're excited to be working with our partners at the City of Burlington on the next step of this collaboration,' said Brock University President Gervan Fearon.

  Education

  Jun 25, 2021
• Saskatchewan families advocate for urgent solutions to overdose crisis

  A new public awareness campaign was unveiled in Regina as families and overdose survivors shared their stories on Overdose Awareness Day.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2020
• ‘It’s not good enough’: NSTU president slams Nova Scotia’s return-to-school plan

  "The premier can stand in front of Nova Scotians and say, 'We're doing everything you can to keep kids safe.' No, you're not."

  Education

  Aug 27, 2020
• Stay active, be kind among at-home learning tips from UBC Okanagan professors during COVID-19 pandemic

  Experts from UBCO’s school of education are offering tips and guidelines when it comes to at-home learning.

  Apr 22, 2020
• Ontario education minister deletes tweet after social media backlash

  Twitter users reacted to the post after it was revealed the accompanying images were taken at MakerKids, a private company that does not operate under the Ministry of Education.

  Education

  Nov 22, 2019
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• Parents concerned over looming Calgary Board of Education cuts, fee increases

  Parents of students in public school are voicing their concerns as the Calgary Board of Education grapples with a multi-million dollar shortfall.

  Education

  Nov 15, 2019
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• Calgary public school board approves 2019-20 budget

  The Calgary public school board unanimously approved its budget for the 2019-20 school year, however the lack of a provincial budget is creating uncertainty.

  Education

  Jun 25, 2019