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Cursive writing to be reintroduced in Ontario schools this fall

Cursive is making a comeback. Relegated in 2006 to an optional piece of learning in Ontario elementary schools, cursive writing is set to return as a mandatory part of the curriculum starting in September. Education Minister Stephen Lecce said it is about more than just teaching students how to sign their own name. “The research …

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These White Bathrooms Are Anything but Boring

15 Lovely and Layered White Bathroom IdeasJ. SAVAGE GIBSON “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” Clean and airy, light and bright—white bathrooms are simply classic. Whether you’re decorating a small bathroom or an expansive spa-like retreat, a white bathroom is a timeless choice—and this calming, neutral …

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Sudbury news: Cambrian awarded for Indigenous education efforts

Cambrian College in Sudbury has been recognized for providing a learning environment that celebrates and respects Indigenous people. The school was recently presented with the Colleges and Institutes Canada silver award for Indigenous Education Excellence. Officials at Cambrian said Tuesday the school has taken many steps to show its commitment to Indigenous learning, including more …

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Ontario eliminates post-secondary education requirement to become police officers

Ontario will eliminate the post-secondary education requirement to become a police officer, expand enrollment for its basic training program and ax tuition fees at the Ontario Police College, the premier said Tuesday. The moves are designed to get more police officers into communities, Doug Ford said. “We need reinforcements, we need more police officers on …

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Province announces 2,000 student spaces at new charter school hub

Article content Alberta Education has unveiled its new charter school hub near the University of Calgary, investing up to $118 million to purchase and renovate office spaces expected to house up to 2,000 students in the next few years. Article content An integral component of Budget 2023’s commitment to what the province has called choice …

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All Quebec schools could be equipped with epinephrine injectors

Quebec’s Education and Health ministries are developing a framework for school-based care, according to La Presse canadienne. Part of this guide for educational institutions will concern the distribution and administration of medication in emergency situations, including epinephrine injectors, more commonly known by their trade name EpiPen. This framework would recommend that each school have an …

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Iran’s Education Ministry Says Won’t Provide Schooling To Hijab Rule Breakers

When Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Moscow in early 2022, he had high hopes of leaving with defense deals that would circumvent international sanctions and take advantage of the expiration of a United Nations embargo on arms trading with Tehran. Russian fighter jets, advanced antimissile defense systems, and other high-tech military equipment were high on …

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Canadian group on the front line of efforts to ensure Afghan girls, women get an education

After taking attendance and greeting each bright voice chiming in from behind the colorful circles on her screen, the teacher launched into her lesson. She lectures as she scrolls through slides, moving through rainbow-hued maps, photos of mountain ranges and geographical facts about Asia. It seems like a typical virtual lesson — a format now …

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