Category : Education Policy


Former Councillor Rejected by French Public School

Dida Berku, former Côte-St-Luc city councillor, shares her experience of being denied entry to French public schools in 1955 due to her Jewish heritage, highlighting the lasting impact of language education on her career.

Screen Time Harms Canadian Youth: New Data Shows

A recent study highlights that excessive screen use among Canadian students correlates with increased stress, reduced life satisfaction, and poorer academic performance, raising concerns about digital habits.

U.S. Moves $180B Defaulted Student Loans to Treasury

The U.S. Education Department transfers management of $180 billion in defaulted student loans to the Treasury Department, marking the first step in dismantling the federal agency as part of the Trump administration's broader agenda.

KidsAbility Hit with More Layoffs, Union Reports

The KidsAbility organization in Kitchener, Ontario, has experienced another round of layoffs, according to union statements, raising concerns about service impacts for children with special needs.

More School Options Key to Addressing Classroom Complexity

Alberta's education system faces growing challenges with complex classrooms. While budget increases are planned, experts argue that expanding specialized programs and addressing screen time are more critical than class size caps for student success.

Surrey Schools See Enrollment Drop, Funding Cuts

Surrey's public schools are experiencing a significant decline in student enrollment, leading to reduced government funding. The district, already overcrowded with portables, faces financial pressure despite being in a growing city.

Alberta Writers' Guild Slams School Library Book Bans

The Writers' Guild of Alberta strongly criticizes the provincial government's removal of over 200 books, including graphic novels and classics, from school libraries, calling it an attack on freedom of expression and constitutional rights.

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