Quebec education
More questions than answers for EMSB chair as they prepare to add preschool classes
The CAQ’s plan to introduce preschool classes to elementary schools starting this fall has been met with controversy, mainly surrounding whether or not schools will have the space to let in hundreds of four-year-olds. Continue reading
Edinburgh Elementary nixes annex proposal to ease overcrowding
Edinburgh Elementary wants the EMSB to build modular classrooms to help ease overcrowding. Continue reading
Quebec government pushes on with plan to enroll 4-year-olds in preschool
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The Quebec government is going ahead with its promise to offer preschool to four-year-olds across the province. Continue reading
Quebec education minister acts on promise to give children more recess
Starting next fall, schools will have to offer recess periods of at least 20 minutes each in the morning and afternoon. Continue reading
Concordia University defends handling of sexual misconduct complaint
Concordia’s English department had been rocked by a series of sexual misconduct accusations against faculty members. Continue reading
Want to be a professional gamer? There’s a school in Montreal for that
Starting in September, about a dozen “cyber-athletes” from the Edouard-Montpetit school will spend half their day in class and half at a gaming academy. Continue reading
Quebec asking school boards how many employees wear religious symbols
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Quebec’s school boards say they have been receiving calls from the government asking if they know how many of their teachers and staff wear religious symbols. Continue reading
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EMSB chairperson Angela Mancini should resign, argue commissioners
EMSB chairperson Angela Mancini publicly responded for the first time to news the Quebec government has launched two investigations into allegations of mismanagement at the school board. Continue reading
Quebec launches audit into contract management at English Montreal School Board
The Quebec government is launching a second investigation into the English Montreal School Board (EMSB). Continue reading
Kamala Harris, schooled in Montreal, announces bid to unseat Trump in 2020
Kamala Harris confirmed Monday she’s seeking to become the first black woman elected president of the United States. Continue reading