Rudeness rampant in classrooms, say teachers
Some teachers say kids are just plain ruder these days, with a sharp increase in interruptions and outbursts in the classroom. We look at what’s driving that incivility, and what it means for these kids’…
Ontario education minister meets with YouTube on classroom distractions
Ontario’s education minister says she has met with executives from online video giant YouTube as part of a push by the government to engage social media companies in tackling classroom distractions. Ontario education minister meets with YouTube…
Ontario transport minister not offering estimate of Toronto bike lane removal cost
Ontario’s transportation minister says he doesn’t believe the City of Toronto’s estimate that it will cost $48 million to remove bike lanes on three major roads in the city, but he has not provided an estimate of…
Ford government wants to work with social media giants to keep children safe, minister says
Education Minister Jill Dunlop has met with representatives from YouTube and is hoping to soon speak to executives from other social media companies about what they are doing to help students’ mental health and well-being….
Province tries to ease path to teaching
Manitoba is cutting red tape in the teacher-certification process as schools struggle to cover staff absences and fill job openings. Province tries to ease path to teaching – Winnipeg Free Press
Province tries to ease path to teaching
Manitoba is cutting red tape in the teacher-certification process as schools struggle to cover staff absences and fill job openings. Province tries to ease path to teaching – Winnipeg Free Press
OFL responds to Fall Economic Statement
The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) says the update offers no real gains for Ontarians who are feeling the pain of the ongoing health care, housing, and affordability crises. OFL responds to Fall Economic Statement…
‘Problematic’: Ontario school board removing garbage bins from classrooms
The Waterloo Region District School Board is removing garbage bins from inside classrooms and into the hallways in an effort to cut down on waste being produced in its schools. ‘Problematic’: Ontario school board removing garbage bins…
Niagara school board trustees again reject motion to ban Pride flag, police called to remove protesters
Catholic board, which has flown Pride flag at schools for years, voted against a ban again Niagara school board trustees again reject motion to ban Pride flag, police called to remove protesters | CBC News