The Scottish Government recently consulted on a (longstanding) proposal that the functions of education appeal committees (hearing exclusion appeals, and most placing request appeals) be transferred to the Health and Education Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland.
With the assistance of colleagues, I prepared a response on behalf of My Rights, My Say. The edited highlights of the response are below.
The Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014 provides that the Scottish Tribunals operate within a framework which ensures certain standards and principles which are beneficial to parties (especially appellants). For example, Section 3 sets out a requirement to uphold the…
Antonella Sciarrone, Undersecretary of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Culture and Education, underlines the importance of “dignifying” careers in the educational field starting from younger generations.
By Alessandro Di Bussolo and Edoardo Giribaldi
“We are present here, at World Youth Day, with a stand focused on the Global Compact on Education and two special events.”
Antonella Sciarrone, Undersecretary of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, presented the various activities carried on by the Dicastery in Lisbon.
Listen to the interview with Antonella Sciarrone
Christian living and joy
The stand is present at the City of Joy, a space where pilgrims can…
At a time when school districts are spending money on edtech like never before, it’s perhaps natural that some educators would be skeptical about both the pace and enthusiasm behind it.
As we’ve reported in the past, some teachers have clearly expressed that tech tools should support and not replace their expertise.
Meanwhile, changing demographics of students in U.S. public schools raise questions about whether curricula and edtech are staying culturally relevant. Between 2010 and 2021, the share of white non-Hispanic children fell to 45 percent of public school students, while the share of Hispanic children grew to comprise 28…
The Alberta government is investing $10.5 million over three years to Indigenous Partners through the pilot program “Bridging Classrooms to Communities.”
“Creating welcoming environments, demonstrating cultural awareness and providing system supports through the Bridging Classrooms to Communities program will help support Indigenous students’ success in and out of the classroom,” a government press release said.
Working with partners like the Alberta Native Friendship Centers Association (ANCFA), the investment will look to help build relationships with local school authorities to advance reconciliation and support the hiring of community connections workers to strengthen student relationships with Indigenous communities.
The ANCFA will receive…
The Honorable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education, today announced seven appointments to the Memorial University Board of Regents.
Appointed for three-year terms, the new members include:
Bob Hallett;
Ashrafee Tanvir Hossain;
Justin Ladha;
Chief Brendan Mitchell;
Nathalie Pender;
Tim Powers; and
Lynn Zurel.
The Board of Regents, along with Memorial University’s Senate, is responsible for all matters related to programming, qualifications of employees, and all other matters deemed to be in the best interest of the institution. The Board of Regents consists of individuals with a diverse range of knowledge and expertise.
In May, amendments were made to strengthen…
Experts weigh in on the best colors to elevate your bathroom vanity.
Courtesy of Sherwin-Williams
Have you been toying with introducing some color to your bathroom? If you’re still sitting on the fence, start on a smaller scale by experimenting with color on your bathroom vanity. “Your vanity unit is a great way to add a secondary color in your space without dominating the overall scheme, especially if you are erring on something gentle or neutral,” says Patrick O’Donnell, international brand ambassador of Farrow & Ball. More than just a functional bathroom feature for toiletry and linen storage, bathroom vanities…
Andrew Moffat of No Outsiders pictured at a school. (Supplied)
No Outsiders creator Andrew Moffat hopes the government will “listen to teachers” in its review of relationships and sex education.
In March, the education secretary and women and equalities minister announced a review into how relationships, sex and health education is being taught in schools “in response to disturbing reports that inappropriate material is being taught”.
The government announced that an independent panel will examine what materials are currently being used in classrooms in relationships and sex education. The panel will then advise what “safeguards” should be put in place…
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 a big step” to make the network more efficient. The premier believe it is essential “to be able to demand management and accountability agreements from the service centers.”
The cold reception of the bill by the teaching community and other political parties appeared to have…