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Serbia’s education minister resigned in the wake of deadly mass shootings, including at primary schoolSerbia’s education minister resigned in the wake of deadly mass shootings, including at primary school

May 10, 2023| 3:23 am

Serbia’s education minister submitted his resignation Sunday following two mass shootings, one of them at a primary school, that left 17 people dead, while the European country’s government urged citizens to turn in all unregistered weapons or run the risk of a prison sentence. Education Minister Branko Ruzic is the first Serbian official to resign over the shootings despite widespread calls for more senior officials to step down in the wake of the back-to-back bloodshed. Ruzic cited the “catastrophic tragedy that has engulfed our country” in explaining his decision. Soon after the attack at the school in Belgrade, Serbia’s capital,…

The legal definition of adequate education collides with a broader definition of everything involvedThe legal definition of adequate education collides with a broader definition of everything involved

May 10, 2023| 1:33 am

May 5—As early as next month, a judge could decide what constitutes an adequate public school education in New Hampshire and what it costs to fund it. In Rockingham Superior Court on Friday, the lead attorney for the state and the Board of Education and the main litigator for the ConVal school district and roughly 16 other districts suing the state over its requirement to fund a constitutionally adequate education gave their closing arguments in a case that has simmered for years. The court’s ruling may boil down to the judge’s decision on whether adequate education follows the state Legislature’s…

Quebec’s new education reform, Bill 23, would grant more powers to ministers – MontrealQuebec’s new education reform, Bill 23, would grant more powers to ministers – Montreal

May 9, 2023| 3:21 am

With roaring applause, members of the CAQ welcomed Education Minister Bernard Drainville’s reform at Quebec’s National Assembly on Thursday. Bill 23 would give the minister more powers, including the power to appoint general directors in school service centers and the power to reverse decisions made by those same employees. “To ensure coherence between the orientations of the government and how it’s being applied, how it’s being applied in the classrooms,” Drainville said. But critics clapped back. “I think this bill is more egregious than we suspected,” said Russell Copeman, the executive director of the Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA).…

Quebec education overhaul will apply to English school boardsQuebec education overhaul will apply to English school boards

May 8, 2023| 3:20 am

Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville says his overhaul of the education system tabled on Thursday will apply to English school boards as well as to the French service centres. “We are convinced our bill respects the rights of the English-speaking community of Quebec,” he said. Bill 23 makes significant changes to school governance and gives the minister greater powers. For example, they would be charged with appointing or dismissing the directors general of school service centres. Education ministers could also override the appointees’ decisions if they don’t fall in line with the minister’s objectives. Three years ago, the Coalition Avenir…

Point Spread Definition, ExamplesPoint Spread Definition, Examples

May 8, 2023| 1:24 am

A point spread is a bet on the margin of victory in a sporting event. It’s the most popular bet type in basketball and football. The perceived stronger team (the favorite) must win by a certain number of points/runs/goals to cash your bet. The worse team (the underdog) can lose by fewer than that same amount of points, or just win the game. Let’s use a 2022 NFL Week 1 game as an example. The Ravens are a -7 favorite against the Jets. That makes New York a +7 underdog. Ravens win by 8+ points: Ravens bettors win Ravens win…

How Charles Pascal transformed education in OntarioHow Charles Pascal transformed education in Ontario

May 7, 2023| 10:03 am

As a young boy, Charles Pascal was a terror in the classroom, routinely sent home for causing trouble — until one teacher turned his life around. He would go on to become a renowned educator, deputy minister and tireless champion of public education, whose greatest mark in this province was as the architect of Ontario’s full-day kindergarten program. Pascal died in Toronto on April 24 following complications from surgery. He was 79. Pascal’s legacy is his work as special adviser on early learning to then-premier Dalton McGuinty and his groundbreaking 2009 report “With Our Best Future in Mind.” It led…

It’s never too late to get your high school diploma or train for the job you loveIt’s never too late to get your high school diploma or train for the job you love

May 7, 2023| 8:32 am

St. Albert Learning Center offers flexible learning in an alternative setting Since 1992, St. Albert Learning Center (SALC) in Sudbury has been providing learners with opportunities in an alternative setting. Programs aim to meet each individual’s needs while providing flexibility of time, which allows for greater success when compared to traditional classroom settings. SALC is a unique, inclusive learning environment that offers a variety of programs to accommodate different needs and learning styles. SALC prepares learners for their future goals in the workplace, post-secondary or an apprenticeship role. At SALC, the programs and learning environment align with its mission, vision…

New Year’s Resolutions Tab BookNew Year’s Resolutions Tab Book

May 7, 2023| 5:39 am

For the past few years, on the first day back from Winter Break, I’ve had my kids work on their own New Year’s Resolutions. I’ve done this with every grade I’ve been taught, including Kindergarten! That’s why I love using this easy New Year’s Resolution Tab Book in which students can write their goals. The tab books are the perfect way to put 2022 behind us! This easy New Year’s Resolution activity includes a digital version for Google Classroom. Perfect for those of you who are utilizing digital classrooms! Now, you don’t need to print this out until just before…