Education

Indigenous teacher program in tri-communities begins second intake

After what Program Head Morris Cook called a successful first year, the second intake for the Northern Saskatchewan Indigenous Teacher Education Program has commenced. "In the last couple of weeks, we...

Apr 27, 2020 This building on Far Reserve is the location of the teacher program. (submitted photo)

Petition calls for N.S. high school to be named after Mountie killed in rampage

HALIFAX - An online campaign has begun seeking to change the name of a Nova Scotia high school to honour the RCMP officer killed during the shooting rampage that claimed 22 lives in the province ...

The Canadian Press Apr 27, 2020

NESD getting positive feedback for online learning, doesn’t see classes re-opening by year’s end

Feedback has been informal but positive for the North East School Division (NESD), since adjusting to online, supplemental learning after Spring Break.Students in high school who wanted to enhance the...

Apr 26, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).

'We miss the kids so much': P.A. teachers show appreciation for students

Staff and students at Arthur Pechey and W.J. Berezowsky school took to the streets Friday to show their appreciation for one another.As a result of COVID-19, schools have been shut down since mid-Marc...

Apr 24, 2020 Students at Arthur Pechey school eagerly await a special opportunity to see their teachers again. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Government announces tentative deal with teachers

There appears to be deal between the government and the province's teachers.The Ministry of Education announced Wednesday afternoon the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee and the Teachers' Bargai...

Apr 22, 2020 (file photo)

'Easy way out': Amundrud, Grant react to University of Lethbridge shutting down hockey programs

A total of 52 student-athletes, as well as numerous staff members were affected by the announcement on Monday, April 20 that the University of Lethbridge was shutting down its men's and women's hockey...

Apr 21, 2020 Michael Grant (left) had played two seasons at the University of Lethbridge, while Nik Amundrud (right) had just finished his first. (submitted photo/MPP Photography)

Saskatchewan Polytechnic steps up to help fight virus

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has made a contribution to help the province fight the COVID-19 virus.The school has donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to the government. The equipment includes mask...

Apr 15, 2020 (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Post-secondary institutions adapting to current realities

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is adapting to the new realities brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak. The school has transitioned many classes to online portals. Dr. Has Malik, provost and vice president aca...

Apr 11, 2020 Saskatchewan Polytechnic is preparing for a number of possibilities going forward, (Submitted Photo/Saskatchewan Polytechnic)

Local teacher continues with project despite closing of schools

A teacher at Wesmor Public High School is not letting COVID-19 stop a school project.Colette Daelick, who also acts as a facilitator for Following their Voices, is currently caring for a number of tob...

Apr 08, 2020 Colette Daelick is taking care of several tobacco plants at home. (Facebook/Wesmor Public High School)

Plans continue in NESD for supplemental learning during pandemic

School divisions from across the province continue to prepare for a new way to educate students.The COVID-19 pandemic has forced divisions to implement supplemental learning procedures, which can incl...

Apr 08, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)