Public Schools

• Union calls for more funding, staffers to address Hamilton school violence

  Hamilton's public school board reported a year-over-year spike in violence against educators, particularly support workers, during 2022/2023.

  Education

  Feb 6
  
• Quebec students forbidden from using cellphones in classrooms after winter break

  The directive, which aims to reduce distractions in class, will apply to public elementary and secondary schools, but it offers teachers flexibility to allow certain exceptions.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2023
  
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• Kelowna, B.C. parents fight board decision to split up siblings between two elementary schools

  A recent decision by the school board in the Central Okanagan has upset many parents, who say siblings will be separated between two different elementary schools.

  Education

  Feb 2, 2022
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• ‘The need is growing’: Cheer crates go out to Saskatoon Public Schools families

  Over 750 cheer crates were packed to be distributed to families of Saskatoon Public Schools all across the city.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2021
• Lethbridge schools still awaiting rapid COVID-19 screening tests as summer break approaches

  The expansion of the rapid testing program in Alberta schools was announced on April 10. 

  Education

  May 25, 2021
• Nova Scotia to spend $700,000 to equip all public schools with defibrillators

  Once installed, the defibrillators will be added to a database run by Emergency Health Services, which allows the department to direct people who call 911 to the closest machine.

  Health

  Mar 16, 2021
• Coronavirus: expert in global education launches interactive map of Ontario school cases

  Over time, the map will allow for a clearer picture of 'which schools and which school populations are most affected' by the COVID-19 health crisis.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2020
• Agreement with Nova Scotia government restores union rights for school specialists

  Under the new deal, all specialists in the public school system will again become union members retroactive to their hiring date.

  Education

  Oct 8, 2020
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• LIVE BLOG: Post-tropical storm forces closure of N.S. public schools

  Nova Scotia is expected to receive the worst conditions late Wednesday morning.

  Weather

  Sep 23, 2020
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• Public Schools of Saskatchewan appealing Theodore decision to Supreme Court of Canada

  Public Schools of Saskatchewan is seeking leave to appeal the 2017 Theodore decision to the Supreme Court of Canada due to differing opinions from other courts.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2020