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Universities welcome higher education reforms

Australia’s higher education sector has welcomed the government’s release of the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report, which proposed “bold, long-term changes” to ensure better opportunities and outcomes for graduates – especially those from marginalized groups. Announcing the interim report’s findings at the National Press Club in Canberra yesterday, Federal Education Minister Jason Clare, said the […]

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Saskatchewan suspends Planned Parenthood from school presentations

Breadcrumb Trail Links Saskatchewan Local News Published June 22, 2023 • Last updated 1 day ago • 3 minute read Education Minister Dustin Duncan speaks at the Legislative Building on Thursday, March 9, 2023 in Regina. TROY FLEECE / Regina Leader-Post Photo by TROY FLEECE /Regina Leader-Post Article content Regina’s Planned Parenthood says it’s sorry

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Harrow mom says ‘hopeless’ the school system is failing to accommodate her son

A Harrow mom is speaking out for what she says is the public school board’s failure to handle her seven-year-old son’s education and medical needs. Jessica McCoy says Harrow Public School limited her son’s access to class time and hasn’t accommodated his health concerns in a timely manner. McCoy’s issues with the school went back

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Ontario announces funding to improve students’ math, writing

The Ontario government is investing more than $180 million to help students across the province improve their reading, writing, and math skills. “We know that for your children to strive to reach their full potential, we must ensure they master their foundational skills every day,” Education Minister Stephen Lecce said during a news conference alongside

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Province announces plans for priority school projects across Alberta

The province announced 33 priority school projects Wednesday after revealing Alberta would have its largest education budget ever. The budget, which was tabled Tuesday, allocates $2.3 billion over three years to modernize existing schools and build new ones. The education construction plan — for grades K-12 — includes 58 total projects, 47 of which are

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