More education assistants, support for administrators and no layoffs for teachers are among the highlights of the 2023-24 Coquitlam school district budget.
School District 43 (SD43) has passed its 2023-24 school budget, calling it “responsive” to classroom needs.
The board of education trustees gave three readings to the financial spending plan totaling more than $476 million at its team public meeting on Tuesday (April 25).
In a statement today (April 27), SD43 called the budget “responsive” because it addressed concerns raised during consultations with teachers, administrators, support workers and parents.
Among the features of the budget next year include:
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School communities are being encouraged to provide feedback to the province when it comes to the proposed Better School and Student Outcomes Act.
While the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board supports any initiatives that improve student achievement and well-being, trustees note Bill 98 is not all sunshine and rainbows.
The Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023 aims to amend various acts relating to education and child care; namely, the Early Childhood Educators Act, 2007, the Education Act and the Ontario College of Teachers Act, 1996.
The omnibus bill would set expectations for student achievement, standardize training for trustees…
Alberta has promised $200 million in funding for post-secondary health-care programs as part of its latest budget.
Health Minister Jason Copping said in a news conference Monday at the University of Alberta in Edmonton that the funding would help train an additional 3,400 health-care professionals.
“Our ability to recruit and retain doctors is a top priority for our government,” Copping said. “One of the best ways to do this is to make sure that there are more opportunities for Albertans to train and work closer to where they live.”
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Critical Care: Front-line workers detail the harsh realities of care…
In the “Dear Colleague Letter” guidance, entitled (GEN-23-03) Requirements and Responsibilities for Third-Party Services and Institutionsthe definition of third-party services has been significantly expanded to include student recruiting and retention services, developing curriculum and course materials, delivering instruction, assessing student learning, and disseminating marketing materials.
Leaders across the sector say these additions will significantly increase the number of third-party providers who will now be subject to additional government oversight.
It also indicates students may not apply Title IV federal aid funding if the servicer or subcontractor is outside the US or owned or operated by someone other than a US…