OCDSB's $20M deficit may take years to fix
Ottawa's largest school board faces a $20 million operating deficit. Supervisor Bob Plamondon says erasing the shortfall, driven by special education costs, could take more than a year. Learn the details.
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Union, Opposition Push Nova Scotia for Teacher Recruitment Plan
Nova Scotia's government faces mounting pressure from the union and opposition to create a formal teacher recruitment strategy. Deputy Minister Tracey Barbrick addressed the issue at a committee meeting on January 6, 2026.
Quebec schools launch mandatory civility policy for students
Quebec has implemented a mandatory civility policy requiring students to use formal terms of respect when addressing teachers. The move sparks debate on its effectiveness and implementation.
Quebec's new school civility policy misses the mark, union says
Quebec's government reintroduces formal politeness rules in schools, but the teachers' union president argues the policy ignores educators' expertise. Learn why it's facing criticism.
Quebec teachers say new school civility policy misses mark
Quebec's reintroduction of formal politeness rules in schools faces criticism from educators who argue it fails to address root causes of student behaviour. Learn why teachers say the policy misses the mark.
Finland Teaches Media Literacy to 3-Year-Olds
Finland begins media literacy education in preschool to protect children from disinformation and Russian propaganda. Learn how this proactive model works and its implications for digital resilience.
Finland starts fake news battle in preschool classrooms
Finland is tackling misinformation by teaching media literacy to children as young as preschoolers. Could Canada adopt a similar proactive educational strategy?
Quebec education minister concerned about secularism report
Quebec's Education Minister Bernard Drainville expresses concern over a new report on secularism in schools. Get the details on the findings and the provincial response.
Quebec vows to maintain out-of-province tuition hike
Quebec's Higher Education Minister Pascale Déry insists the province will proceed with a controversial tuition increase for Canadian students from outside Quebec, despite a recent court ruling against the policy. Learn the details and implications.
Quebec school staff face rising violence, unions warn
Unions report a disturbing increase in violence against Quebec school support staff, leading some to quit. Learn about the growing crisis in education.
Quebec School Cellphone Ban Yields Positive Results
A cellphone ban in a Montreal-area high school is fostering better focus and social interaction, according to students and administrators. Discover the impact of the policy.
B.C. Education System Failing Students on Financial Literacy
Eugene You argues B.C. must make financial literacy a mandatory graduation requirement as debt soars and students lack basic money skills. Read why early education is key.
Ontario Plans to Expand Practical Teacher Education
Ontario's Education Minister announces plans to enhance teacher training by expanding the practical, hands-on component of education programs. Learn about the proposed changes and their goals.
Canadian Universities Face Structural Financial Crisis
A sector-wide review warns Canada's post-secondary system is structurally unsustainable. Federal caps and stagnant funding are forcing cuts, reshaping education for decades. Read the analysis.
$20.2M for new Simcoe County public school
The Ontario government is investing $20.2 million to build a new public school in Simcoe County. The funding, announced in December 2025, aims to address growing community needs.
Ontario's New Kindergarten Curriculum Explained
Ontario has introduced a revised kindergarten curriculum. Learn about the key changes, their goals for early learning, and what they mean for families across the province.
Bezeses donate $5M to neurodiversity education leader
Philanthropists Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez award a transformative $5 million grant to a pioneering neurodiversity education organization. Discover the impact of this major donation.
RTOERO Rebrands, Names Glenn O'Farrell as New CEO
National education organization RTOERO unveils its new name, Entente Education Canada, and appoints Glenn O'Farrell as CEO to lead its 2026-2030 strategic plan for healthy, active aging. Read more.
Edmonton School Results Decline, Data Reliability Questioned
Edmonton Public Schools' latest report indicates declines in key areas like safety and support, but officials warn numerous caveats, from COVID-19 to job action, complicate the data. Read the full analysis.
Quebec's Bill 1 called an attack on English school boards
Quebec's proposed constitution, Bill 1, faces fierce opposition from anglophone school boards who warn it strips their constitutional control and centralizes power in Quebec City. Read the details.
Do School Trustees Have a Place in Modern Education?
Political columnist Brian Lilley debates the role of school trustees with Ontario's Education Minister Paul Calandra. Share your thoughts on this critical education issue.
9 in 10 Quebec Teachers Victims of Violence: Survey
A new union survey reveals a crisis of violence in Quebec schools, with nearly all teachers reporting incidents. Read the alarming details and calls for action.
Ontario to Overhaul Education System After Poor Math Scores
Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra discusses a major overhaul of the province's education system following the release of disappointing EQAO math results. Share your thoughts.
Ontario plans changes to school trustee roles next year
Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra announces a review of school trustee powers, with changes expected early next year. Get the latest on this significant education policy shift.
N.B. to spend record $242M on schools in 2026-2027
New Brunswick plans its largest-ever education infrastructure budget of $242 million for 2026-2027, including a new K-8 school for the Moncton region. Learn about the province's major investment.
Alberta details $15M for student mental health
Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides announced a $15 million funding plan for student mental health supports on Dec. 3, 2025. Learn how the province aims to tackle this critical issue.
Ontario education minister appoints himself supervisor of school board
Ontario's Education Minister Paul Calandra has appointed himself interim supervisor of a northern Ontario school board, taking direct control. Get the full story on this provincial intervention.
Ontario may place more school boards under supervision
Ontario's Education Minister signals readiness to intervene in struggling school boards, vowing to 'put you back on track.' Get the latest on provincial oversight in education.
WRDSB sued over land acknowledgment mandate
Waterloo Region District School Board faces legal action over compulsory land acknowledgments. Lawsuit claims violation of Charter rights. Get the latest details.
Report: Affordability Crisis Hurts Low-Income Youth
A new national report reveals Canada's affordability crisis is creating a hidden crisis for youth in low-income communities, intensifying academic and mental health challenges.
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