Education funding has been a highly debated topic in Saskatchewan, and one school division took the time to fact-check the province’s claims, addressing their repeated message of “record funding.”
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS) sent a message to parents and caregivers saying they’ve been reviewing the provincial funding since it was announced in March.
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“Our initial optimism faded when faced with the reality that school divisions in Saskatchewan—and therefore the students and families we serve—would not benefit from the province’s good financial fortune,” read the letter.
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Complaints from parents, teachers prompted review of gender policy: NB education minister
Education Minister Bill Hogan said a review of Policy 713 was prompted by hundreds of complaints from across the province, some with concerns about the age-appropriateness of teaching students about gender identity.
Speaking to reporters at the legislature Wednesday, Hogan revealed more details about what prompted his department to launch a review of the policy, in place since 2020, which details the protections that must be offered in schools to students who identify as LGBTQ+.
He said he’s heard concerns from both parents and teachers that the policy crosses into the realm of sex-education curriculum, raising questions about how the…
NB sex education curriculum included in review of school gender identity policy – New Brunswick
New Brunswick education minister Bill Hogan says the province is looking at how it teaches students about gender identity and transgender issues as part of a broader review of the policy intended to protect LGBTQ2 youth.
The province revealed it was reviewing Policy 713, intended to create an inclusive environment for LGBTQ2 youth, earlier this week following “hundreds” of complaints from parents and teachers. Hogan confirmed Wednesday that the review also includes a sex education curriculum, particularly when it comes to how students are taught about gender identity.
“I want to ensure that the rights are protected and that when…
New resources aim to support Indigenous education, says Manitoba minister – Winnipeg
In line with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action, Manitoba is launching resources to support Indigenous education.
Titled as the Mamàhtawisiwin Tools for Reflection, Planning and Reporting, the resources will provide school divisions with a framework to identify areas of funding and policy development. In a press release on April 20, the province further said it would provide a structure for planning and reporting on the progress taken to build Indigenous inclusive school communities.
Education and early childhood learning minister Wayne Ewasko said the move will enhance the achievements and well-being of Indigenous students.
“As we continue along…
McLean doubles down that education policies are sufficient
Sexual assault is a difficult topic, especially as evidenced in the legislature March 22 and the scrum afterward. Tough questions were posed about the lack of a policy within the department of Education for student-on-student harm by Kate White, the leader of the Yukon NDP.
The NDP leader asked Education Minister Jeanie McLean how could it be possible that a young woman could have reported a sexual assault to the RCMP and the administration and still be forced to spend the next few years sharing the same space in school as her abuser?
White had poured through the department’s policies…
New Brunswick budget: University students are happy with the budget
The New Brunswick Student Alliance (NBSA) says it is happy to see the 2023-24 provincial budget take steps towards supporting post-secondary students.
The budget included an increase to the Student Financial Assistance program by $7.6 million through their loans and bursary programs.
The province also announced a permanent two per cent increase to the operating grant and an additional 1.5 per cent based on enrollment.
“This budget, it means a lot for students in New Brunswick,” said Sydona Chandon, the executive director of the NB Student Alliance.
“Because we’ve been seeing where inflation has really affected students, especially with the…
Afghanistan: Online school helps deprived girls
It was unusual for Nargis Masoud’s mother to let her stay awake after 9 pm, otherwise the Grade 9 student might be late for school the next day. But on March 23 last year, Nargis stayed awake all night, crying.
Nargis’s mother informed her earlier that day the Taliban had banned girls from attending school in Afghanistan beyond sixth grade.
“I felt heartbroken, and I cried all night. It was like I wasn’t supposed to meet my classmates and teachers again.” Nargis told CTVNews.ca.
Three million girls have been deprived of secondary education since the Taliban seized control of…