Alberta Sends 143 Complexity Teams to K-6 Classrooms
The Alberta government announces the deployment of 143 complexity teams, each with three support staff, to high-priority K-6 classrooms across the province to address student needs.
Category : Education
Alberta Schools Get Complexity Teams for Student Support
The Alberta government introduces complexity teams to provide specialized assistance for students with diverse needs, enhancing educational outcomes across the province.
Chatham-Kent's New Childcare Model Boosts Inclusion and Support
Chatham-Kent introduces a transformative childcare model focused on improving resources for special needs, fostering inclusion, and providing enhanced support for educators in licensed facilities.
Windsor Schools Reassure Parents Post-B.C. Shooting
Following a deadly mass shooting at a school in British Columbia, Windsor school boards are actively communicating with parents to reaffirm their safety protocols and emergency preparedness measures.
Arrests, Gun Seized in Guelph High School Threats Probe
Police in Guelph have charged two individuals and confiscated a firearm following an investigation into threats targeting staff and students at a local high school.
Guelph Upholds Anatomy Training as Other Med Schools Cut Back
While many Canadian medical schools reduce basic anatomy instruction, the University of Guelph continues its commitment to hands-on, practical training for future healthcare professionals.
Sask. Polytech Programs Move, Students Question Future
Students at Saskatchewan Polytechnic express dismay over sudden program relocations, raising concerns about their educational paths and institutional stability in a shifting academic landscape.
Snowmobile Safety Week in Ontario Amid Fatalities
Ontario launches Snowmobile Safety Week as fatalities surge despite a prime snowmobiling season, emphasizing shared responsibility for safety on trails.
Mixed Reactions at Western, Fanshawe to Tuition Hike
Students and officials at Western University and Fanshawe College express varied views as the province ends a tuition freeze, sparking debates on affordability and education funding.
NAIT and Staff Ratify New Collective Agreement
The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and its academic staff have ratified a new collective agreement, ensuring stability and improved working conditions in Edmonton's educational sector.
Lebret Village Hosts STEM Fair with Hands-On Science
The small village of Lebret recently hosted a vibrant STEM fair, featuring interactive exhibits from lemon batteries to cloud seeding demonstrations, engaging students and the community in hands-on science education.
Bravery Stories Emerge After Tumbler Ridge Shooting, B.C. Premier Says
British Columbia's premier highlights courageous acts by students and teachers following the tragic Tumbler Ridge school shooting, as the province addresses the community's pain in its throne speech.
Taber Shooting Victim's Father Shares Healing Path After BC Tragedy
Dale Lang, whose son Jason was killed in the 1999 Taber school shooting, reflects on forgiveness and community healing following the recent Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, offering prayers and insights from his family's journey.
Tumbler Ridge School Shooting Victims Remembered
The Tumbler Ridge community grieves after a mass shooting claimed eight lives, including five students and a teacher at the local secondary school. Details emerge about the young victims and support efforts.
School Photo Company Investigated Over Epstein Rumors
Multiple school districts have launched investigations into Lifetouch after online rumors connected its former owner to Jeffrey Epstein. The company denies any wrongdoing.
Alberta RCMP Handles Four School Gun Calls in Two Days
Alberta RCMP responded to four separate gun-related incidents at schools across the province over two days, including arrests and lockdowns, following heightened vigilance after the Tumbler Ridge tragedy.
Heroic Student Shot Protecting Classmates in BC School Shooting
Maya Gebala, 12, was critically wounded while trying to lock a library door to shield others during a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School that left six dead and over 25 injured.
Tumbler Ridge School Shooting: 12-Year-Old Best Friends Killed
Two 12-year-old best friends, Kylie Smith and Ticaria Lampert, were among eight killed in the Tumbler Ridge school shooting by 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, who had prior mental health police interactions.
Alberta's $143M Plan for Classroom Complexity Funding
Alberta launches $143 million initiative to address classroom complexity, targeting over 3,300 high-priority classes in Calgary and Edmonton with specialized support teams.
Saskatoon School Cheers on Former Student Olympian
Students and staff at École St. Matthew in Saskatoon gathered to watch former student Maia Schwinghammer compete in the 2026 Olympic moguls final, celebrating her as a role model who exemplifies perseverance and big dreams.
High River School Lifts Hold-and-Secure After Threat
A High River high school implemented a temporary hold-and-secure protocol after receiving a call about an armed visitor. RCMP responded within minutes and searched the premises.
Ontario Ends Tuition Freeze, Adds $6.4B in Funding
Ontario is lifting its post-secondary tuition freeze and injecting $6.4 billion in new funding over four years. The province will allow annual tuition increases of up to 2% while restructuring OSAP grants.
1959 Ross Sheppard High School Shooting in Edmonton
On March 16, 1959, Stanley George Williamson carried out Alberta's first documented mass school shooting at Ross Sheppard High School, killing one student and injuring five others before being subdued by brave classmates.
Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge: School Shooting Victims Named
Authorities have released details about the six victims killed in the Tumbler Ridge school shooting, including a teacher and five students aged 12-13, while the suspected shooter and two others were found dead nearby.
McNab Park School Considered for Closure in 1985
In February 1985, Saskatoon's McNab Park elementary school was under consideration for closure as enrollment dropped to just 99 students, prompting education officials to review its future viability.
Sask Poly Layoffs Rock Prince Albert Campus, Faculty Warns
The Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty Association expresses deep concern over recent layoffs affecting 23 employees, with 13 at the Prince Albert campus, amid broader institutional challenges.
Socrates' Warning on AI in Quebec Classrooms
Quebec students widely use AI tools, raising concerns about equity and learning. Experts warn against repeating historical educational mistakes in response to technological change.
Fired Professor Becomes Free Speech Champion in Canada
Frances Widdowson discusses her wrongful termination from Mount Royal University, campus protests, and her controversial research on residential schools and race-based policies in academia.
School Shooting Prevention Lessons from Tumbler Ridge
Following the Tumbler Ridge school tragedy, experts analyze historical patterns of school violence in Canada, revealing complex social factors beyond simple security measures.
Tumbler Ridge School Shooting Leaves Community in Shock
A mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School has left at least nine dead, including the shooter, plunging the small British Columbia town into grief and eerie silence as residents struggle to comprehend the tragedy.
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