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Brittany HobsonPublished May 27, 2023 • 3 minute readElilah Monias and her daughter Illeanna Knott smile in this undated handout photo. Monias reached out to a Jordan’s Principle co-ordinator through the Southern Chiefs’ Organization to request help for her daughter. The 17-year-old is in her final year of high school in Brandon, Man., and received a laptop to help with her studies and continuing education. Photo by Elilah Monias /THE CANADIAN PRESSArticle content
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The education sector has requested the Manitoba provincial government to take another look at how it funds schools to ensure adequate division.Education Minister Wayne Ewasko announced the government will meet with divisions and stakeholders to ensure “all feedback is considered” in terms of how school divisions earn money.
“As we focus on improving literacy and numeracy, Indigenous education, and student engagement and well-being, the views of our partners in education are incredibly important to us,” Ewasko said in a provincial release.
“We are taking the time to consult with divisions and stakeholders to ensure all feedback is considered and…
Patapsco Crossing rises next to Maryland’s largest state park. Prices start at $949,990.May 24, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. EDTHistoric Ellicott City, Md., is about three miles from Patapsco Crossing. (Benjamin C Tankersley for The Washington Post)Comment on this storyCommentAddress: 8504 Sunell Lane, Ellicott City, Md.
Builder: Miller and Smith
Type of house: Single-family
Prices: Starting at $949,990
Number of units: 39 (15 sold, 3 available; last section of development underway)
Bedrooms: 4 to 6
Bathrooms: 3 to 6
Square footage: 3,800 to 5,000
HOA fees: $184 a month
Property website: millerandsmith.com/new-homes-for-sale-maryland/ellicott-city/patapsco-crossing/
Sales: [email protected] Crossing is…
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$1.2 billionMay 18, 2023 | 10:58AMThe Alberta Liberal party has unveiled their education platform aimed at supporting teachers and improving outcomes for students.
“Education enriches lives and builds strong economies. Albertans have told us strong public K to 12 are a top priority. And we listened. We are here to give Albertans a better choice on education,” said Alberta Liberal Leader John Roggeveen.
“We know overcrowded classrooms hurt the academic performance of students and burn teachers out. Yet the NDP and conservative governments have continued to ignore class size guidelines compromising the education…
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Education Minister Bernard Drainville is dismissive of teachers when he insinuates that they are deserving less of a significant pay raise than MNAs, according to Liberal MNA Marwah Rizqy.
In an interview with Le Devoir on Monday, Drainville was asked why Quebec teachers don’t deserve to be among the highest paid in Canada, while MNAss are on their way to becoming so.
The CAQ government introduced a bill to increase the pay of MNAs in the national assembly by 30 per cent. Teachers have been offered at least a 9 per cent increase over five years.
Drainville responded…
New Brunswick education minister Bill Hogan said a review of a policy designed to protect LGBTQ2 youth in schools would include consultation with a variety of stakeholders, but some groups are wondering why they have yet to receive a call.The review of Policy 713, which sets minimum inclusion standards for LGBTQ2 students in the province’s school system, was launched a month ago and Hogan told reporters on Wednesday that the results will be announced in two weeks. Speaking to reporters, Hogan said the province plans to include a variety of groups in consultations.
“We’re going to talk to our…
The Quebec government announced Wednesday that it’s upping its offers for education and healthcare workers in the hopes of reaching collective agreements with unions.
According to Treasury Board president Sonia LeBel, the government is offering a $12,000 lump sum to retirement-eligible teachers who voluntarily agree to remain full-time in 2023-2024.
Quebec estimates that nearly 7,000 teachers will be eligible for this offer in the next school year.
In addition, $143 million will extend bonuses for health and social services workers until the end of the summer.
LeBel said these measures are in addition to those contained in Quebec’s initial offer,…