Teacher Resignations Are on the Rise in BC
In the midst of an ongoing countrywide teacher shortage, fewer B.C. teachers left the profession last year than in the 2021-22 school year, according to data obtained by The Tyee. But those who did leave…
Enrolment stagnant at Ottawa English public board, up more for Catholic and French boards
Ottawa’s largest school board enrolled about 200 more students this year, but the Catholic board gained over 2,100 and French boards grew by a combined 2,300. Public board enrolment stagnant; Catholic, French boards up |…
Alberta adding literacy, numeracy screening for kindergarten students
The province introduced twice-a-year screening for literacy and numeracy for Grade 1 to 3 students this fall, and recently introduced similar tools for kindergarten to Grade 5. Students who need more support are screened for…
4 ways to tackle a rise in disrespectful behaviour in classrooms
We ‘take it for granted that people should just know these things,’ says researcher 4 ways to tackle a rise in disrespectful behaviour in classrooms | CBC News
Who is Ontario Forward? Behind the ad campaign teachers’ unions have covertly launched against Doug Ford
Ontario’s largest teachers’ unions have organized a series of attack ads against Premier Doug Ford under the guise of a citizens group called Ontario Forward. Who is Ontario Forward? Behind the ad campaign teachers’ unions…
Ontario auditor general to release reports on Ontario Place, opioids
The report is set to contain nine value-for-money audits, along with a section looking at government advertising and followups on previous audits. This year’s audits include Ontario Place redevelopment, implementation and oversight of Ontario’s opioid…
Parents offer to pay Windsor-Essex school board to save IB program
The group developed a “co-payment” model that would see parents pay more than $3,000 per student to keep the program going, said Francine Salinitri, who is a professor at Wayne State University in Detroit. Salinitri…
ESMB trying to retain staff amid teacher shortage in Quebec
The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) has been trying to fill their open vacancies amid the staff shortages in Quebec. Three months into the school year and there are more than 4,000 unfilled positions in…
STF optimistic about provincial education commitment
The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) saw many encouraging signs for education during Premier Scott Moe’s Speech from the Throne on Nov. 25. STF optimistic about provincial education commitment | 650 CKOM
As Australia moves to ban social media for children, Quebec weighs following suit
Some experts say ban would be difficult to enforce, could do more harm than good As Australia moves to ban social media for children, Quebec weighs following suit | CBC News