Canada's Math Education Crisis Requires Urgent Reform
Canadian students' math performance has declined for over a decade, threatening future careers and the economy. Provinces must implement evidence-based reforms now.
Canadian students' math performance has declined for over a decade, threatening future careers and the economy. Provinces must implement evidence-based reforms now.
Dozens of supporters gathered outside the Toronto District School Board headquarters, calling for the reinstatement of 10 fired or suspended teachers from Bowmore Road Junior and Senior School in east Toronto.
Nine individuals have graduated from the Ottawa Mission's Maintenance Services Training Program, with all securing employment, highlighting success in workforce development.
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board supervisor Bob Plamondon introduces a resource optimization project aimed at streamlining administration and directing funds to classrooms, with union representatives anticipating senior-level cuts.
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RecommendedThe president of the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario has strongly criticized the provincial government's decision to take over a local school board, calling it an undemocratic move that undermines local governance.
The Surrey school district has dramatically expanded its Feeding Futures program, now providing free lunches at nearly all elementary schools while waitlists persist amid high food insecurity.
The deaf community in Winnipeg, Manitoba, organized a town hall meeting to raise awareness about language deprivation, featuring presentations and discussions on this critical issue affecting communication access.
A child psychiatrist examines how Alberta's political tensions, from separation talk to teacher strikes, shape children's understanding of conflict resolution and fairness.
A university instructor reflects on how book bans in Alberta schools could impact student literacy and engagement with literature, using Alison Bechdel's 'Fun Home' as a case study.
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RecommendedICE agents patrol daily near Valley View Elementary in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, detaining children and creating fear. School staff and parents stand guard as families hide and students disappear.
The chair of the Peel District School Board accuses the Ontario government of using ministerial supervision as a distraction from chronic underfunding, highlighting systemic financial pressures in public education.
Ontario's education minister visited London's Michaela Community School, praising its strict discipline and academic success, but significant policy changes in Ontario remain improbable.
Immigration Minister Lena Diab emphasizes that financially struggling universities should seek assistance from provincial governments, highlighting federal-provincial roles in education funding.
The North Grove community hub in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, has secured a $40,000 federal investment to expand its food preparation and culinary skills training program, enhancing local food security and workforce development.
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RecommendedA Winnipeg city councillor details practical measures to secure funding for school playgrounds, emphasizing realistic approaches amid budget constraints and community needs.
Ontario PC MPP Paul Calandra condemns a proposed Peel District School Board initiative, warning it would create significant disruption and confusion for students across the region.
Regina Public Schools partners with the Regina Food Bank to significantly expand nutrition programs, addressing growing food insecurity among students in the community.
In 1986, Saskatoon's Thornton School faced potential closure as enrollment dropped below required levels and aging infrastructure posed significant challenges for the school board.
Ontario's Education Minister Paul Calandra has placed the Peel District School Board under provincial supervision and issued a warning to the York Catholic District School Board due to concerns over infighting and financial instability.
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RecommendedThe Ontario government has placed the Peel District School Board under immediate supervision and given the York Catholic District School Board two weeks to address governance and financial concerns.
The Ontario government, led by Education Minister Paul Calandra, has taken direct control of the Peel District School Board and placed the York Catholic District School Board under formal notice for performance issues.
The Ontario government, led by Education Minister Paul Calandra, has taken direct control of the Peel District School Board, citing governance and financial concerns.
Edmonton will host Western Canada's premier autism conference again in 2026, coinciding with a local school's successful first year serving children with autism spectrum disorder.
Windsor schools modify exam schedules in response to widespread bus cancellations caused by severe winter weather, impacting student logistics and academic planning.
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RecommendedThe Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board modifies exam schedules for students after widespread bus cancellations disrupt transportation across the region.
The Calgary Board of Education has removed 44 titles from school libraries, including 39 graphic novels and five books, in compliance with Alberta's new standards on literary materials.
The Ottawa Catholic School Board announces a calendar shift, beginning the 2026-27 school year before Labour Day to enhance learning continuity and align with provincial guidelines.
A former special education teacher recounts her harrowing experiences transporting students in a dangerous van, navigating systemic failures, and rising to become a SELPA director while fighting for change in California's education system.
A secretary's complaints about English-only emails at an English Montreal School Board high school triggered legal action that resulted in a judge suspending parts of Quebec's language law. The Gazette obtained documents detailing the conflict.
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RecommendedA Columbia Business School professor shares how his adopted dog Maisie taught him profound lessons about transparency, enthusiasm, empathy, and trust through their 13-year bond.