Tag Archives: Education
Study on extreme heat in U.S. cities a warning for Canada: researcher
GUELPH, Ont. - Research that finds extreme heat risks from climate change in U.S. cities is much higher than previously thought is a warning for Canada, says one of the authors. "A city like...
Aug 19, 2020
Living Sky implementing mask protocols as COVID-19 precaution
Living Sky School Division (LSSD) plans to have mask-wearing protocols in place as a COVID-19 precaution when schools reopen in September.In a letter to parents, the division cited guidance from the p...
Aug 18, 2020
Horizon School Division Director talks masks mandate, later start, more funding for upcoming school year
The Horizon School Division has decided to start their 2020/2021 school year on Level 2 of the provinces Safe Schools Plan.That means students in grades four through 12 will be mandated to wear masks ...
Aug 18, 2020
Trudeau unsure about sending his kids to school, as poll suggests he's not alone
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau says he remains on the fence about sending his three kids back to school this fall, and a new survey suggests he is not alone as many parents are nervous about the resumption o...
Aug 18, 2020
Sask. Rivers Public School Division releases revised version of return to school plan
The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) has announced its revised version of the return to school plan.According to a media release, remote learning support will be provided to students...
Aug 17, 2020
Lawsuit to challenge Quebec back-to-school plan requiring in-person attendance
MONTREAL - A group of parents are moving forward with a legal challenge aimed at forcing Quebec to offer remote learning services to families who don't want the...
Aug 17, 2020
From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country
Plans are being made across the country for how to safely send students back to school in the fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Here is a look at what the various provinces have said ...
Aug 17, 2020
From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country
Plans are being made across the country for how to safely send students back to school in the fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Here is a look at what the various provinces have said ...
Aug 16, 2020
Quebec students push for law to stop sexual violence in elementary and high schools
MONTREAL - Sophie was 15 years old when she says her history teacher made comments about her breasts in front of the entire class. She reported what happened to a support staff member a...
Aug 16, 2020
Teachers say they're preparing for online and in-class lessons with little guidance
TORONTO - Rachel Rosen doesn't even know what classes she'll be teaching in three weeks, let alone how she'll juggle preparing in-person and online lessons. An ever-fluctuating set of back-to-school g...
Aug 16, 2020