Windsor-Essex school board re-elects chair
Gale Simko Hatfield re-elected as chair of Greater Essex County District School Board while addressing challenges including trustee resignations and financial deficits.
Category : Education Policy
Trump Administration Dismantles Education Department
The Trump administration has started breaking up the Education Department, transferring key offices to other federal agencies. Learn how this affects schools, colleges, and student funding across Canada.
GECDSB faces potential supervision over governance
Greater Essex County District School Board chair threatens supervision amid governance disputes. Learn about the escalating tensions and potential consequences for Windsor-area education.
Third trustee resigns from Windsor-Essex school board
Nancy Armstrong becomes the third trustee to resign from Greater Essex County District School Board in a year, citing 'deeply troubling' spending concerns and compromised values.
Sharp Decline in Immigrant Student Enrollment
Schools across the US report dramatic drops in immigrant student enrollment due to border policies and family deportations, creating budget crises and educational gaps.
GECDSB Trustee Nancy Armstrong resigns after sanction
Greater Essex County District School Board Trustee Nancy Armstrong steps down following sanctions in Kingsville naming controversy. Read the latest developments in this education story.
Ontario's New Student Support Offices Spark Trustee Concerns
Ontario mandates student support offices in school boards, including OCDSB, raising concerns about the future of elected trustees. Learn about the changes coming in 2024.
Ontario's $10-a-day daycare promise fades
Ontario's promised $10-a-day childcare remains elusive as federal funding falls short. Learn why the program faces a $2B annual shortfall and reduced access for low-income families.
Ontario creates school board support offices for families
Ontario establishes new support offices for school boards, enabling families to escalate concerns effectively. All boards to have offices by September 2025.
New Ontario school board offices for parent concerns
Ontario will require school boards to establish dedicated support offices where parents can escalate education concerns about their children's schooling. Learn how this new system works.
Alberta Charter Schools: A Model for Canada
New research reveals Alberta's charter schools outperform traditional public schools, offering parents more choice and students higher test scores. Discover why this model could transform Canadian education.
Stacey Kay Named OCDSB Director of Education
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has appointed Stacey Kay as its new Director of Education. Learn about this important leadership change affecting Ottawa schools.
OCDSB Education Director Pino Buffone Departs Immediately
Pino Buffone has departed as director of education at Ottawa's largest school board while under provincial supervision. Learn about the controversial elementary program review he spearheaded.
Quebec Education Minister Says System 'Not Broken'
Quebec's education minister defends the provincial system amid various challenges. Get the latest on education policy and provincial government stance.
Alberta premier heads committee on classroom complexity
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces she will personally lead a cabinet committee to address classroom size and complexity issues in provincial schools.
Alberta Premier Vows Quick Fix for Overwhelmed Classrooms
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces immediate action through a new task force to address classroom complexity and create a less chaotic teaching environment for students and educators.
Alberta Teachers Challenge Bill 6 Literacy Screeners
Alberta's Bill 6 mandates K-3 literacy screeners, but 75% of teachers find them ineffective. Learn why educators say classroom expertise beats standardized testing.
Governments silencing teachers hurt students
Analysis reveals teacher strikes are acts of advocacy for learning conditions. When governments use legislation to silence educators, students ultimately suffer the consequences.
Sudbury Trades Program Grows Thanks to Business Support
Rainbow District School Board's Think Trades initiative expands through funding from two Greater Sudbury companies, enhancing skilled trades education for local students.
Ontario demands Near North school board reforms
Ontario's Education Minister issues ultimatum to Near North District School Board, demanding action on 15 investigation recommendations. Will reforms happen?
Alberta forms committee to address classroom challenges
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces new cabinet committee to examine classroom complexity issues across the province's education system. Learn about the government's latest initiative.
Alberta's Classroom Complexity Crisis Explained
The recent Alberta teachers' strike revealed deep classroom challenges. A new government task force aims to address class size and student diversity issues impacting education quality.
Alberta government to address classroom complexity
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides will make a major announcement about classroom complexity. Learn what this means for Alberta students and teachers.
Alberta Bill 6 mandates K-3 reading, math tests
Alberta introduces Bill 6 requiring mandatory reading and math assessments for all K-3 students starting fall 2026 to identify learning gaps early and support foundational skills.
BC couple's anti-tax school scheme crushed by court
A British Columbia couple's elaborate tax avoidance scheme disguised as an 'anti-tax school' has been decisively rejected by the Tax Court of Canada, ordering them to pay hundreds of thousands in back taxes.
Montreal Students Learn Military History for Remembrance Day
Montreal students experience Canada's military history through interactive workshops and veteran stories in special pre-Remembrance Day educational program.
OCDSB supervisor salary hits $350,000
An OCDSB education supervisor's compensation package has surged to nearly $350,000, raising questions about public sector spending and transparency in Ontario's school system.
Supreme Court to rule on Sask school pronoun case
Canada's highest court will determine if Saskatchewan's controversial parental consent policy for student pronoun changes violates Charter rights in a landmark education case.
Atlantic Canada's Memory Crisis: Preserving Our Past
Discover why Atlantic Canadians are losing touch with their history and the innovative solutions being implemented to preserve cultural memory for future generations.
Ontario bypasses public hearings on education power bill
The Ford government is using a legislative maneuver to fast-track controversial education legislation without public hearings, including a bill that would significantly expand the education minister's authority over school boards.
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