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Mind Brain Education CTTL Elementary Academy Day 2 – MusTech.NetMind Brain Education CTTL Elementary Academy Day 2 – MusTech.Net

The Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning (CTTL) continued its elementary academy for the second day, with us further diving into Mind Brain Education (MBE). Mind Brain Education (MBE) Mythbusters We started the day by deciding whether statements about the brain and how children learn were true or false. This was done in small breakout rooms and it was a lot of fun. Trying to discuss and determine each statement was challenging and surprising. The CTTL has a deck of 52 cards with statements (Photo source: https://schoolstore.saes.org/shop-cttl/face-the-mbe-facts-a-neuro-mythbuster-activity-card-set). Out of the 12 that we worked on, we had two where we…

Many students will be ‘losing out of a high school education’ if Ontario proceeds with the apprenticeship plan: People for EducationMany students will be ‘losing out of a high school education’ if Ontario proceeds with the apprenticeship plan: People for Education

An education advocacy group is speaking out against the province’s proposed plan to allow Grade 11 students to leave high school to join an apprenticeship program full time. Earlier this year, the province announced that it intends to permit students to drop out of their final two years of high school to pursue an apprenticeship program in the skilled trades. On Wednesday, People for Education released a report highlighting concerns with the change. “The plan, if implemented, would make Ontario the only province or territory in Canada that would support students to leave high school to enter apprenticeships full time,…

High School | Programs | Calgary Board of EducationHigh School | Programs | Calgary Board of Education

In high school, students explore new ideas, develop additional interests, build relationships, and pursue their goals. CBE high schools work together and with community partners to give students more flexibility in accessing a wide variety of programs, courses and learning experiences. High School Information Guides Academic Enrichment Programs All CBE traditional high schools offer either AP or IB programming. Please check with your designated high school to see if their programming meets your needs. Advanced Placement (AP) | | Students who take AP® can earn advanced credit or advanced status at thousands of colleges and universities. International Baccalaureate…

New mental health curriculum in OntarioNew mental health curriculum in Ontario

The Ontario government is introducing a new mandatory mental health-focused curriculum for high school students. New learning materials will also be available in Grade 7 and 8 classrooms, along with a mental health literacy addition to the Grade 10 careers’ curriculum, the government announced Monday. The elementary school modules will align with the health and physical education curriculum, offering tools on how to manage stress, recognize mental health concerns and stigmas, and learn how to get help, Education Minister Stephen Lecce said. “The mission is to create a personal toolbox of skills that a young person can utilize in their…

CARE resumes health and nutrition activities in Afghanistan with male and female staff – AfghanistanCARE resumes health and nutrition activities in Afghanistan with male and female staff – Afghanistan

Kabul, January 16, 2023 – CARE will be resuming its health and nutrition operations in Afghanistan after obtaining the necessary assurances from the Ministry of Public Health that our female staff will be able to carry out their work safely and unfettered, both in community-based and support roles. CARE had previously suspended operations in response to the December 24th, 2022, decision by the de facto authorities to ban all women from working for NGOs operating in Afghanistan. Our female colleagues are an essential part of our organization and we cannot deliver a principled response without them, so we welcome the…