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

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 …

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Higgs’s remarks on LGBTQ policy called ‘deplorable’ by education council members

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Members of the Anglophone East district education council have waded into a debate over New Brunswick’s policy on LGBTQ students in schools, with one member calling Premier Blaine Higgs’s comments on the issue “deplorable.” “I know it’s recent news, it just came out, but the premier’s comments regarding Policy 713 tonight are absolutely deplorable,” Dominic …

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Bluewater Outdoor Education Center Celebrates 50 Years

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Bluewater Outdoor Education Center 50th Anniversary (Photo by Nathan Shubert) The Bluewater Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) is marking 50 years with a celebration held over the weekend. The BOEC, located in Wiarton, welcomed past and present staff, alumni and guests for a morning of presentations, speeches, and the opportunity to tour the grounds on …

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New mental health curriculum in Ontario

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The Ontario government is introducing a new mandatory mental health-focused curriculum for students. New learning materials will 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, …

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Parents ‘suing government’ over schools supporting trans kids

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The government is expected to share new guidance for teachers on trans pupils in summer 2023. (Envanto/PinkNews) A group of parents of trans children are reportedly planning to sue the government over schools and teachers supporting their kids. The case is being brought by the Bad Law Project and will see a group of parents …

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