Thornton School Closure Considered in 1986
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.
Category : Education Policy
Ontario Takes Over Peel School Board, Warns York Catholic
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.
Peel School Board Under Supervision, York Catholic Warned
The 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.
Ford Government Takes Over Peel School Board, Warns York Catholic
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.
Ford Government Takes Over Peel School Board
The Ontario government, led by Education Minister Paul Calandra, has taken direct control of the Peel District School Board, citing governance and financial concerns.
Major Autism Conference Returns to Edmonton in 2026
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 Exam Changes After Bus Cancellations
Windsor schools modify exam schedules in response to widespread bus cancellations caused by severe winter weather, impacting student logistics and academic planning.
WECDSB Exam Changes Due to Bus Cancellations in Windsor
The Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board modifies exam schedules for students after widespread bus cancellations disrupt transportation across the region.
CBE Bans 44 Books Under Provincial Ministerial Order
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.
Ottawa Catholic Schools to Start Before Labour Day in 2026
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.
Special Education Teacher's 20-Year Journey Through Broken System
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.
EMSB Secretary's Complaints Lead to Quebec Language Law Suspension
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.
Life Lessons from a Dog: A Professor's Unexpected Teacher
A 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.
Canadian Students Falling Behind in Math: Experts Call for Change
Canadian students are facing a significant decline in math performance, prompting experts to advocate for curriculum reforms, improved teacher training, and a shift in teaching methodologies to address this critical educational challenge.
Why Math Scores Are Falling in Canada
A deep dive into the factors behind Canada's declining mathematics performance, featuring expert analysis on educational strategies and potential remedies for the classroom.
Edmonton Announces New School Projects Amid Parent Concerns
The Alberta government is set to unveil new school construction projects in Edmonton, responding to growing parental frustrations over overcrowded classrooms and aging facilities in the city.
ICE Detentions Create Fear in Minnesota Schools
Minnesota educators report widespread fear as ICE detains children and parents near schools, disrupting education and forcing teachers to use lockdown protocols designed for active shooters.
Sudbury Pushes for Water Safety in Ontario Curriculum
Sudbury city council is advocating for mandatory water safety education in Ontario's school curriculum, following a tragic drowning incident that claimed two young lives.
Barrie School Bus Cancellations for Friday, January 23
School bus services in Barrie are cancelled and some facilities are closed due to severe winter weather conditions on Friday, January 23, 2026.
Edmonton School May Use Lottery for Enrolment Amid Growth
Joey Moss School in Edmonton's Keswick neighbourhood is considering implementing an enrolment lottery system to manage overwhelming demand driven by rapid population growth in the area.
Nipissing Chair Seeks ECE Expansion in Ontario Learn and Stay Grant
The chair of the District of Nipissing Social Services Board is urging the Ontario government to broaden its Learn and Stay grant program to include early childhood education students, addressing workforce shortages in Northern Ontario.
Alberta Teachers Face Rising Stress After Strike
A new Alberta Teachers' Association survey reveals 95% of teachers feel stressed, with 94% pessimistic about the profession's future, citing increasing classroom complexity.
Barrie School Bus Cancellations and Closures for Thursday
Multiple school bus routes are cancelled and some schools are closed in the Barrie region due to severe winter weather conditions impacting travel safety.
Sask. Government Disputes School Staffing Decline Claims
The Saskatchewan government has firmly rejected opposition assertions of declining school staffing levels, presenting data to counter the claims and emphasizing its commitment to education funding.
Alberta Teachers Hit 'Tipping Point' with Record Stress
A new survey from the Alberta Teachers' Association reveals unprecedented stress levels among educators, with warnings of widespread burnout and calls for urgent government action.
Holocaust Education Key to Fighting Antisemitism in Montreal
The Montreal Holocaust Museum offers free Sunday admissions and new educational programs to address alarming antisemitism trends in Canada through Holocaust education.
Middle French Immersion Gets Two-Year Reprieve at OCDSB
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has granted a temporary two-year extension to its middle French immersion program, reversing plans to phase it out for younger students.
Alberta Minister Climbs Kilimanjaro for Sister's Memory
Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides leads a team of 11 to the peak of Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, in a poignant memorial for his slain sister.
Ontario School Boards Launch Student Support Portals
School boards in Ontario, including TVDSB, have introduced new online portals for student support as critics question their effectiveness and role in education.
Saskatchewan student scores below national average
New data reveals Saskatchewan students are falling behind in core subjects compared to national peers and past performance. What does this mean for the province's future?
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