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Selkirk College takes part in 94 Days of Education and Action

Shared learning about Indigenous peoples and shared understanding about the legacy of colonialism is the focus of the 94 Days of Education and Action initiative that was launched on June 29. Building towards the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation that takes place on Sept. 30, Selkirk College is taking the regional lead on recognizing […]

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What can Brazilian teachers learn from Ontario colleges? Dozens are in London, Niagara to find out

Dozens of Brazilian teachers have made the 7,000-kilometer trip to Ontario to learn about Canada’s education system as part of teacher training at Fanshawe College in London and Niagara College. “In Canada, we are learning another way to see people around us, and that’s a great thing so far,” Debora Menezes, an elementary special education

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Sask. school division says province ‘skews the numbers’ on education funding

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. 1:50

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Ontario education bill: TDSB voices concerns

Ontario’s largest school board is voicing its concerns about the province’s new education legislation, saying it will weaken the role of school trustees in several matters. Toronto District School Board (TDSB) chair Rachel Chernos Lin enumerated the concerns about Bill 98 during a deputation before the province’s standing committee on social policy and were shared

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Regina schools support hundreds of ‘unfunded’ students

Breadcrumb Trail Links Saskatchewan News Local News A spokesperson says finding extra dollars is like “digging through our couch cushions.” Published April 05, 2023 • Last updated 2 days ago • 4 minute read Josh Kramer, CFO, during a meeting held at the Catholic Education Center on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 in Regina. Photo by

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Sask. budget’s funding for universities gets mixed reviews

The funding for universities in Saskatchewan’s budget for 2023-24 has received mixed reactions. The faculty association at the University of Regina says it is not enough to stave off staff cuts, while the University of Saskatchewan’s provost says it is a positive step. The latest budget included $764.8 million for the post-secondary education sector in

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The State of Early Childhood Education in Illinois | Black Voices | ChicagoNews

For the most part, free public education in the US starts at the kindergarten level, when children are around age 5. But research continues to reveal just how critical the first few years after birth are to long-term outcomes. Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed Smart Start program would allow an additional 5,000 kids to go to

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