Tuition rising for University of Winnipeg students during 2019-20 year
By Kevin Hirschfield Anchor/Reporter
The University of Winnipeg is hiking tuition for most undergraduate programs by 3.7 per cent for the 2019-20 school year. Continue reading
School year
‘Pretend it’s the 18th century’: Cellphone debate in schools rages on
There’s no easy answer to the question of how schools can deal with students’ expanding digital life. Continue reading
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Ontario to ban cellphones from classrooms next year
Some schools already have similar policies, but the province will issue a directive to all public schools for the 2019-20 school year. Continue reading
Doug Ford won’t guarantee future of full-day kindergarten in Ontario
Full-day kindergarten saves families thousands of dollars a year in child care costs, but it costs the government $1.5 billion a year. Continue reading
Halifax parents need to be aware of these changes for the new school year
The new school year also brings with it the official dissolution of the seven English school boards throughout Nova Scotia. Continue reading
School boards need to commit to arbitration: London school bus operators
Despite continuing funding issues, bus operators say if the boards commit to arbitration after mediation they’re willing to get back to the table. Continue reading
Public school enrolment rising in British Columbia
By Charmaine de Silva
Public school enrollment is rising in B.C., according to the latest estimates from the Education Ministry. Continue reading
Back-to-school shopping more expensive, stressful for Nova Scotia parents
here’s just over a week to go before students head back to school, which means a busy and expensive time of year for Nova Scotia parents. Continue reading
Longer school day next year for public students
Saskatoon public school board lengthens school day, keeps three vacation break periods. Continue reading