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Muslim groups sue Quebec government over prayer room ban in schoolsMuslim groups sue Quebec government over prayer room ban in schools

May 21, 2023| 4:09 am

Quebec Muslim groups are taking the provincial government to court over its recently enacted prayer room ban in public schools, arguing that the order is discriminatory and violates the Charter rights to freedom of religion and association. Five Muslim organizations filed their case this week in Quebec Superior Court, seeking a judicial review of the ban and to have it declared unconstitutional. The groups are also seeking a judgment on how secularism and the notion of religious neutrality are interpreted by the government. “The plaintiffs request that a declaratory judgment concerning the interpretation to be given to the principles of…

Quebec education minister skewered for suggesting teachers don’t deserve the same pay hike as MNAsQuebec education minister skewered for suggesting teachers don’t deserve the same pay hike as MNAs

May 20, 2023| 4:08 am

Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville is facing fierce criticism for comments he made about the relative worth of teachers’ work in a video interview Monday with the editorial team at Le Devoir. Political columnist Michel David asked Drainville about negotiations with the province’s teachers, who have been offered a nine per cent increase over five years. David asked why teachers shouldn’t be paid as much as they are in Ontario or elsewhere in Canada, given that the Coalition Avenir Québec government has tabled a bill to grant MNAs a 30 per cent raise, which would make them the highest-paid members…

Help Make an Impact on Young Lives Today!Help Make an Impact on Young Lives Today!

May 19, 2023| 2:13 pm

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Best Ways To Use Your Own Home Equity For Transforming TasksBest Ways To Use Your Own Home Equity For Transforming Tasks

May 19, 2023| 10:25 am

So in addition to spending money in your roof, you’ll even be paying a drywaller, insulation installer and painter to fix the interior of your personal home. In many instances, you can install outside movement sensor lights your self. Solar-powered and battery-powered units are the best House & Home Improvement News outside movement sensor lights to put in yourself since you don’t need to hook them up to electrical energy. Some hardwired lights are also potential to install yourself, though it’s attainable you’ll want an electrician. According to a 2024 Cost vs. Value Report, a midrange master bathroom remodel can…

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

May 19, 2023| 4:07 am

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 Thousands rallied in Regina for increased education funding “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. Story continues below advertisement The…

College spokesperson questions if scrapping plans for post-secondary will lead to more police officersCollege spokesperson questions if scrapping plans for post-secondary will lead to more police officers

May 17, 2023| 8:39 am

The director of corporate communications at Sault College questions whether Ontario’s move to scrap plans for post-secondary education requirements for police officers will lead to more new recruits. “How likely is it that they will just take a fresh high school graduate directly into policing?” said Rick Webb, who was also a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board along with his role at the college. “They’re not just looking for someone who’s just graduated from college or university often. They’re looking for a variety of things.” While some police services require candidates to have some post-secondary education,…

International Friendship Day Activities to Teach Empathy in Your Classroom –International Friendship Day Activities to Teach Empathy in Your Classroom –

May 17, 2023| 8:35 am

In 2011, the United Nations (UN) announced the International Friendship Day, which falls on the 30th of July. It is a celebration that focuses on peace and human solidarity. As educators, we should emphasize the importance of friendship to our students. It is a good way to build up students’ empathy towards their friends from various family backgrounds. Here, we provide some suggestions on several simple activities that can bring sparks of joy to students during International Friendship Day. But first, a gentle reminder that these activities are more suitable for the enthusiastic young learners. The Wind Blows: Finding Similar…

Allentown School District raises awareness for kindergarten registrationAllentown School District raises awareness for kindergarten registration

May 17, 2023| 6:52 am

Meghan Edinger has been in Allentown School District since she was in kindergarten, and already has plans to return after college. Edinger, a graduating senior at Allen High School, said both her parents, sister and grandfather are Allentown graduates. Even today, Edinger said, she still remembers her first day of kindergarten, and the reason she wants to study secondary English at West Chester University is because of her first grade teacher. “ASD has such a strong foundation of who I am as a person,” Edinger said. “It’s an amazing community and something to be proud of.” It’s that foundation Allentown…