School COVID-19

• Saskatoon parents concerned about school employee self-isolating after attending anti-mask rally

  Posts online claim the man attended anti-mask rallies, including one in Prince Albert April 17, and parents said they are concerned about him working in the school.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2021
  
• Moncton High School closed due to COVID-19 case

  'Public Health officials will contact you if your child has been in close contact with the confirmed case,' the school district said.

  Health

  Mar 22, 2021
  
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• B.C. education minister looks to fill ‘gaps’ in COVID-19 school safety plans

  The province announced six regional COVID-19 rapid response teams are in place to support K-12 schools.

  Education

  Mar 2, 2021
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• Canadian schools debate removing common cold symptoms from coronavirus checklist

  The long checklist of symptoms that Canadian schools and daycare centers use to screen children has emerged as a major point of contention for parents

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2020
• Alberta students will not be required to be distanced when seated in class: Dr. Deena Hinshaw

  According to a health order signed by Dr. Deena Hinshaw over the weekend, students will not be required to distance from one another when seated in their desks in classrooms when they return this week. 

  Education

  Aug 31, 2020
• Louis Riel School Division increases number of school buses to ensure student safety

  One Winnipeg school division has taken steps to help — adding 25 additional school buses to its fleet starting in September.

  Health

  Aug 25, 2020
• Lethbridge school boards face tough decisions: ‘Our educational assistants are integral’

  The Alberta government announced Saturday it would be redirecting approximately $128 million in K-12 funding into the COVID-19 response.

  Education

  Mar 30, 2020