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Jill Biden in Paris to Mark US Return to UN’s Educational and Scientific AgencyJill Biden in Paris to Mark US Return to UN’s Educational and Scientific Agency

July 24, 2023| 3:32 pm

Washington — Jill Biden has represented her country at the Olympics in Tokyo, a king’s coronation in London and a royal wedding in Jordan. She gets another chance to put her ambassadorial skills to work this week when the United States formally rejoins a United Nations agency dedicated to education, science and culture around the globe. Biden arrived in Paris early Monday, accompanied by his daughter, Ashley Biden, after flying overnight from Washington to join other VIPs and speak at a ceremony Tuesday at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The American flag will be…

Alberta Liberal party unveils education platformAlberta Liberal party unveils education platform

May 28, 2023| 4:54 am

(Albert Liberals) By rdnewsNOW Staff $1.2 billion May 18, 2023 | 10:58AM The Alberta Liberal party has unveiled their education platform aimed at supporting teachers and improving outcomes for students. “Education enriches lives and builds strong economies. Albertans have told us strong public K to 12 are a top priority. And we listened. We are here to give Albertans a better choice on education,” said Alberta Liberal Leader John Roggeveen. “We know overcrowded classrooms hurt the academic performance of students and burn teachers out. Yet the NDP and conservative governments have continued to ignore class size guidelines compromising the education…

Students are overwhelmed by too much course contentStudents are overwhelmed by too much course content

May 15, 2023| 3:36 am

The internet’s boundless capacity is becoming a millstone for students, as they struggle for buoyancy in a rising tide of course content. An Australian study has found that academics are largely oblivious to the “online engagement fatigue” engulfing students. Spurred by the need to cater to different learning preferences, educators dish up a banquet of recommended readings, videos, online forums, course announcements and weekly lecture recordings. But do they “overdo” it? “Are students [becoming] tired from those very engagement strategies designed to support [their] learning?” researchers from the universities of Southern Queensland and Newcastle asked in the journal Computers and…

Quebec education reform: Legault defends education ministerQuebec education reform: Legault defends education minister

May 14, 2023| 3:36 am

Quebec Premier François Legault came out publicly Saturday to defend Education Minister Bernard Drainville via Facebook post. Bernard Drainville tabled Bill 23 on Thursday. Among other things, the bill would give him full power to appoint the general directors of school service centers, overturn their decisions, and dismiss them. According to Legault, Drainville “is taking a big step” to make the network more efficient. The premier believe it is essential “to be able to demand management and accountability agreements from the service centers.” The cold reception of the bill by the teaching community and other political parties appeared to have…

Ontario has ‘come quite far’ on Indigenous education but there’s much more to be done: reportOntario has ‘come quite far’ on Indigenous education but there’s much more to be done: report

April 29, 2023| 2:16 am

Publicly funded schools in Ontario have made significant progress on Indigenous education over the last decade, but there’s still more to be done before the province can say it’s fully implemented the education-related calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, a new report says . The report was published Monday by the public education research and advocacy organization People for Education, and includes findings from the 2022-23 Annual Ontario School Survey. It provides an overview of Ontario’s progress in implementing Indigenous education strategies and responding to the commission’s recommendations. Among the findings: The proportion of schools reporting professional…

The minister of education is not willing to commit to permanent mid-year funding adjustmentsThe minister of education is not willing to commit to permanent mid-year funding adjustments

April 28, 2023| 2:07 am

Breadcrumb Trail Links Saskatchewan Politics “We’re two months away from the end of the school year, so even if there was additional money coming like there was in November, December, I think it would be hard for the school divisions to really deploy that.” Published April 27, 2023 • Last updated 14 hours ago • 3 minute read REGINA, SASK : March 9, 2023 — Education Minister Dustin Duncan speaks at the Legislative Building on Thursday, March 9, 2023 in Regina. TROY FLEECE / Regina Leader-Post Photo by TROY FLEECE /Regina Leader-Post Article content Several thousand more students than projected…

Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation worried about lack of funding for educationSaskatchewan Teachers’ Federation worried about lack of funding for education

April 12, 2023| 11:05 pm

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) is warning that cuts could be headed for the classroom. Rising inflation and not enough education funding in this year’s provincial budget could mean tough times ahead. With more than three thousand additional students in classrooms last year, and more expected for next year, the STF is concerned about the pressures of inflation to an already cash-strapped education system. “We know that we’re going to have more students in our classes,” said STF president Samantha Becotte. “And we know that inflation is going to increase the cost of operating our school buildings, and so there…

Blossoming flower: Land-based education takes root in the Edmonton river valleyBlossoming flower: Land-based education takes root in the Edmonton river valley

April 6, 2023| 10:27 pm

Long before reaching the kids frolicking near a teepee in Edmonton’s river valley, you can hear their excited chatter. Over spring break, 10 children learned Cree, baked bannock, raced on snowshoes and followed animal tracks in the forest. Ranging from four to 10 years old, they are the first participants of the land-based education program Blossoming Flower. Organizers say the launch is the first step in a larger vision with plans to eventually expand to schools and daycares. “The beautiful thing about the land-based school is it’s rooted in anti-racism,” said Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse, co-founder and executive director of the…