Category : Education Policy


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.

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.

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.

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.

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