Yesterday, the report by Prof. Ken Muir CBE “Putting Learners at the Centre: Towards a Future Vision for Scottish Education” was published, alongside the Scottish Government’s response to the report and its recommendations. The recommendations are all either fully accepted, broadly accepted or accepted in principle. The headlines, of course, are on what is to […]
The Summary Statistics For Schools In Scotland 2021 have been released, with the more detailed stats being available as of March 2022. These statistics are based on the annual pupil census (conducted in September 2021) and the attendance, absence and exclusion returns for the 2020 to 2021 school year. As always, I am particularly interested […]
After a decade with the Greater Essex County District School Board, outgoing director of education, Erin Kelly, is ready to pass off the reigns. Kelly was with the Upper Grand District School Board in Guelph, where she served as Superintendent from 2004 to 2013. She began her role as director in Windsor in August 2013. […]
Ontario education minister Stephen Lecce made a trip to Sudbury, Ont. on Thursday to announce a new investment with Science North. However Lecce toured the brand new Lasalle Elementary School first, which is set to open this September for students from kindergarten to Grade 6. Lasalle Elementary will be the Rainbow District School Board’s (RDSB) latest […]
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Delray Beach police said a man is now under arrest for murdering his wife, whose remains were discovered inside three suitcases that were floating in the Intracoastal Waterway nearly two weeks ago. William Lowe, 78, was arrested Wednesday on charges of first-degree murder and abuse of a dead body. William Lowe, 78, arrested on Aug. […]
Texas is now the largest state in the country to tie a majority of state funding for community colleges to student achievement, rather than attendance, as the result of a law enacted this year. House Bill 8, which comes 12 years after Texas first adopted outcomes-based funding for colleges and technical schools, significantly expands on […]
SHERIDAN — Sheridan College’s summer community classes are giving students — and instructors — the opportunity to explore and enjoy interests in an educational, low-pressure environment. This year, the college is offering numerous courses to the public, including a mountain biking class and a golf class. The courses began June 12 and ran for eight […]
The Honorable John Haggie, Minister of Education, today joins the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Newfoundland and Labrador, to proclaim May 28 to June 3 as Early Childhood Educators Week. This week celebrates the significant role early childhood educators play in the lives of children in guiding their early learning and development, through well […]
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 […]
Quebec Premier François Legault came out publicly Saturday to defend Education Minister Bernard Drainville via Facebook post. Bernard Drainville tabled Bill 23 on Thursday. Among other things, the bill would give him full power to appoint the general directors of school service centers, overturn their decisions, and dismiss them. According to Legault, Drainville “is taking […]
