Regina Music Program Changes Spark Teacher Concerns
Upcoming specialized requirements for Regina's music classes in 2026-27 have educators worried about increased travel demands and inconsistent implementation across schools.
Category : Education Policy
DIY Community Health Timmins Acquires Thrift Store for Growth
DIY Community Health Timmins, a non-profit organization, has purchased Jan's Closet Thrift Store to enhance community services and foster partnerships with local small businesses, aiming to boost accessibility and support.
Alberta Teachers Fail to Get Injunction on Back-to-Work Law
The Alberta Teachers' Association's attempt to secure a court injunction against a back-to-work law that ended a strike has been unsuccessful, leaving labor tensions unresolved.
Alberta Judge to Rule on Teachers' Back-to-Work Law Challenge
An Alberta judge will deliver an oral ruling Friday on teachers' injunction seeking to suspend Bill 2, which ended a strike and imposed a rejected contract using the notwithstanding clause.
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Alberta Teachers' Back-to-Work Bill Injunction Decision Awaited
A decision is expected on an injunction hearing for Alberta's back-to-work bill, with the Alberta Teachers' Association president Jason Schilling involved. This follows a teachers' strike in Edmonton in October 2025.
Quebec Schools Urged to Remove Religious Names for Secularism
As Quebec enforces Bill 94 banning religious symbols in schools, columnist Raphaël Melançon argues that removing religious names from public schools is essential for true secularism, with over 500 elementary schools still named after saints.
Refugee Education Cuts to Raise Future Costs, Critics Say
Alberta's plan to limit refugee education funding is criticized as short-sighted, potentially increasing social service costs and harming economic contributions from newcomers.
EMSB Spends $2.7M Fighting Quebec Language, Secularism Laws
The English Montreal School Board has spent over $2.7 million in legal battles against Quebec's Bill 21 and Bill 96, defending anglophone rights and school board autonomy amid government criticism.
Decline of Moral Judgment in Modern Society
Father Raymond J. de Souza examines how reluctance to make moral judgments stems from avoiding responsibility for choices, eroding societal values like resilience and service.
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Chronic Absenteeism Crisis Among Manitoba Students
New data exposes a severe chronic absenteeism problem in Manitoba schools, with thousands of students missing significant class time, raising alarms about educational outcomes and systemic issues.
Alberta Education Funding a Start, More Investment Needed
Alberta Teachers' Association president Jason Schilling says complexity teams are just beginning to address years of underfunding, with class sizes and teacher retention still major concerns.
Family Rejected by French Schools in Montreal Integration Story
A personal account reveals how immigrant families in 1960s Montreal were turned away from French schools, raising questions about cultural integration and educational access.
Alberta's $90M Pilot Program Expands Private School Spaces
Alberta's new Independent Schools Capital Program allocates $90 million from Budget 2026 to create up to 6,000 new student spaces through matching grants, prioritizing schools serving students with specialized needs.
Teachers' Federation Calls for More Attractive Trades Teaching in Ontario
The Ontario Teachers' Federation is advocating for measures to make teaching more appealing to skilled tradespeople, addressing a critical shortage in vocational education.
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ETFO President Slams Ford's $750 Teacher Supply Cards
The president of the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario calls Premier Doug Ford's $750 classroom supply cards a 'drop in the bucket' for educators facing rising costs.
Peel School Board Warns of 331 Teacher Layoffs by September
The Peel District School Board has announced that up to 331 permanent teaching positions could be eliminated by September 2026 due to budgetary constraints and shifting enrollment patterns.
Students Protest OSAP Cuts in Simcoe County
Students in Simcoe County demonstrated against the Ontario government's reductions to OSAP funding, highlighting concerns over accessibility to higher education and financial support.
Alberta's $600M Education Spend for Temporary Residents' Kids
Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides estimates $600 million to support children of temporary residents, amid a looming immigration referendum that could limit access to social programs.
Ford Silent on School Board Trustee Elections in Ontario
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has declined to confirm whether school board trustees will be included on the ballot in the upcoming fall elections, raising questions about local governance.
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Windsor Students Protest OSAP Cuts in Provincewide Walkout
Hundreds of Windsor high school students joined thousands across Ontario in protesting proposed OSAP funding cuts that would shift financial aid from grants to loans.
School Policy Blocks Sibling of Child with Brain Tumor
A family in Ottawa claims a French public school denied enrollment to a child because her older sister, who has a brain tumor, could not attend an interview as required by admissions rules.
Ontario Offers $750 for Teacher School Supplies
The Ontario government announces a new Classroom Supplies Fund providing $750 cards to elementary teachers for purchasing classroom materials starting September 2026.
Students Skip School for Oil Kings Game in Alberta
A recent trend in Alberta sees students playing hooky to attend Oil Kings hockey games, raising questions about school attendance policies and student priorities.
Doug Ford to Announce Policy with Education, Finance Ministers
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is scheduled to make a significant announcement alongside the province's education and finance ministers. The announcement comes amid various provincial news, including school closures and transportation issues.
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University Students Should Get Loans, Not Grants: Matthew Lau
Columnist Matthew Lau argues that Ontario's shift from grants to loans in student aid is fiscally responsible, urging students to bear education costs rather than rely on taxpayer-funded gifts.
Union Leaders Demand Proper Education Funding Ahead of Talks
Local union leaders are joining calls for increased education funding, warning that without appropriate resources, contract negotiations will not resolve systemic issues in schools.
Halifax Fundraiser for Hope Blooms Youth Initiative Next Month
A Halifax community group is organizing a Girls Night Out fundraiser in support of Hope Blooms, a local youth-led social enterprise, scheduled for next month to boost their programs.
B.C.'s $10-a-Day Childcare Program Faces Sustainability Crisis
British Columbia's $10-a-day childcare initiative reaches only 10% of children while costing taxpayers millions. With provincial debt mounting and expansion paused, critics argue the program is unsustainable and inequitable.
Ontario Student Loan Changes Could Worsen Nursing Shortages
Nursing organizations in Ontario express concern that provincial student loan reforms may deepen healthcare staffing crises, as students rely on grants for unpaid clinical hours.
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Edmonton Gets 10 New Schools Funded in 2026 Budget
Alberta's Budget 2026 allocates funding for 10 new school projects in Edmonton, part of a broader initiative to address overcrowding and create thousands of student spaces across the province.
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