Yesterday, the report by Prof. Ken Muir CBE “Putting Learners at the Centre: Towards a Future Vision for Scottish Education” was published, alongside the Scottish Government’s response to the report and its recommendations. The recommendations are all either fully accepted, broadly accepted or accepted in principle. The headlines, of course, are on what is to …
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Alberta’s new education minister will return attention to the new social studies curriculum, with plans to meet soon with teachers, Indigenous leaders and francophone representatives, he says. Minister Demetrios Nicolaides has no timeline for releasing updated new versions of curriculum for the subject, which has been hotly debated for years. “I just want to make sure …
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The exams are known for being difficult and many students take additional tuition to help them through. A record number of Chinese students have begun sitting the country’s notoriously difficult college entrance examinations known as “gaokao”, the first since the authorities suddenly lifted zero-COVID rules that forced classes online for months on end. China’s education …
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School boards: A local board authority is responsible for the provision and maintenance of schools Today’s School Boards: A unit of local government that determines the policy, budget, leadership and administration within certain districts, public and Catholic schools. The evolution of our school boards shows distinct and magnified changes. incorporating political-Social and Religious aspects from …
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Published May 29, 2023 • Last updated 2 days ago • 5 minute read The Calgary Board of Education headquarters on 8th Street and 12th Avenue SW Brendan Miller/Postmedia file Article content Public school officials are planning to hire 710 school-based staff over the next year as the Calgary Board …
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The education sector has requested the Manitoba provincial government to take another look at how it funds schools to ensure adequate division. Education Minister Wayne Ewasko announced the government will meet with divisions and stakeholders to ensure “all feedback is considered” in terms of how school divisions earn money. “As we focus on improving literacy …
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The Central Okanagan Public Schools Board of Education welcomed the Honorable Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Childcare for the Province of BC, to Central Okanagan Public Schools Tuesday (May 16, 2023).The Minister joined trustees and senior administration on a tour of the École HS Grenda Middle School and a soon-to-open childcare center at Black …
New Brunswick education minister Bill Hogan said a review of a policy designed to protect LGBTQ2 youth in schools would include consultation with a variety of stakeholders, but some groups are wondering why they have yet to receive a call. The review of Policy 713, which sets minimum inclusion standards for LGBTQ2 students in the …
