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Education
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3 days ago

Parents concerned as TDSB layoffs will force some schools to share vice-principals | CBC News

Parents are concerned about the impact of TDSB's layoffs of 40 vice-principal positions on their children's education.
Law
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1 day ago

Maryland lawmakers advance broad school protections, including for trans students

Maryland lawmakers are advancing legislation to expand anti-discrimination protections in education, explicitly including transgender youth and allowing legal action against schools.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

TDSB to cut 40 vice-principal positions, forcing some schools to share administrators | CBC News

Toronto District School Board will cut 40 vice-principal positions due to funding loss and declining enrolment, leading to shared roles in some schools.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Ontario misses federal funding deadline for nurse practitioners | CBC News

Ontario's health minister announced no plans for publicly funding all nurse practitioners despite federal compliance deadlines.
Toronto Maple Leafs
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4 days ago

How deep will the organizational change go for the Maple Leafs? - Maple Leafs Notebook

The Maple Leafs are undergoing significant organizational changes, focusing on management structure and the integration of analytics in decision-making.
Boston
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5 days ago

'BPS transportation is failing us': School bus delays have Boston parents calling for change

Thousands of students face delays in school transportation despite claims of improved on-time performance by Boston Public Schools.
Agriculture
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6 days ago

A call to leadership

Collaboration in Canadian agriculture is essential to address existential threats and ensure effective policy solutions for food production.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Northeast Pickering development decision delayed for further consultations with First Nations | CBC News

Pickering council deferred a decision on developing 1,600 hectares of land for more consultation with First Nations groups.
#education
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1 week ago
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Don't 'engage in divisive or contentious issues of any kind,' says provincial memo on graduation ceremonies | CBC News

Education
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2 days ago

Beloved San Jose Charter School Faces Potential Closure | KQED

There is a national shortage of credentialed teachers affecting compliance in schools, including East Side Unified School District.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Teachers warn of extreme online content influencing pupils in British schools

Teachers report significant influence of harmful online content on students, highlighting the need for stricter regulations on tech companies.
Education
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Don't 'engage in divisive or contentious issues of any kind,' says provincial memo on graduation ceremonies | CBC News

Ontario's education minister mandates that graduation ceremonies avoid political views to protect student well-being.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Top schools slammed for appallingly' low intake of Send pupils: It's a disgrace'

Disadvantaged pupils with special educational needs are underrepresented in England's top secondary schools, exacerbating social segregation and inequality.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
2 days ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario mandated e-learning to expand course options. Some worry it's being used to boost marks | CBC News

The most popular courses taken online were those required to graduate or electives typically used for university applications, raising concerns about the e-learning system.
Online learning
#higher-education
Toronto Maple Leafs
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5 days ago

Craig Berube on the Leafs' firing of Brad Treliving: "It is still difficult right now for me... He gave me an opportunity here... I feel like we let him down this year"

Craig Berube expressed empathy for Brad Treliving's firing and reflected on the team's performance and relationship with him.
#ontario
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3 days ago
Canada news

Ontario announces plan to slash Niagara Region, Simcoe County councils and add 'strong chair' powers | CBC News

Canada news
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2 weeks ago

A look at the wave of recent proposals by the Ford government ahead of Ontario's legislative return | CBC News

Ontario's government plans to exempt cabinet records from freedom-of-information laws, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
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3 days ago
Canada news

Ontario announces plan to slash Niagara Region, Simcoe County councils and add 'strong chair' powers | CBC News

Canada news
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2 weeks ago

A look at the wave of recent proposals by the Ford government ahead of Ontario's legislative return | CBC News

Ontario's government plans to exempt cabinet records from freedom-of-information laws, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
Education
fromBronx Times
2 days ago

NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels visits the Bronx on 'Our Schools. Our Future' tour focusing on the future of public schools - Bronx Times

Student voices are essential for safety and decision-making in NYC public schools.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
6 days ago

NHL insider reveals when the Toronto Maple Leafs could fire Brad Treliving

Toronto Maple Leafs face uncertainty in management decisions as offseason approaches, with potential changes looming for GM Brad Treliving.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

The Ford government wants the power to set transit fares in Ontario | CBC News

The Ontario government proposes to regulate transit fares to create a unified fare structure across the province.
NYC parents
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2 weeks ago

Report: Schools Across New York Are The Most Segregated in the U.S.

New York state's public schools are the nation's most segregated, with school attendance zones directly overlapping 1938 redlining maps that excluded communities of color.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Extend fully paid maternity leave for UK teachers to stem exodus, union says

Full maternity pay for teachers in the UK should be increased to 26 weeks to address the high turnover of women in their 30s.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Federal byelection candidates square off in Scarborough Southwest debate | CBC News

Doly Begum stated, 'After speaking with so many of you over the past few months, I actually decided to run federally because this is a crucial moment for Canada. I'm running to bring Scarborough Southwest's voice to Ottawa.'
Canada news
Education
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Skyline High School has 17 AP classes. Castlemont has 0. OUSD has a serious college prep gap

AP classes have become essential for college preparation and competitive admissions, with significant growth in enrollment and influence over the past decades.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Ontario announces inquest into death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet | CBC News

An inquest will investigate the circumstances of Regis Korchinski-Paquet's death after she fell from a balcony while police were present.
Education
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Teachers in overcrowded Cork school forced to use disabled toilet as 'sensory space'

Baltydaniel National School faces serious risks from traffic issues and inadequate classroom sizes, prompting a plea for expansion.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Over 15,000 students could be suspended in Peel Region due to vaccination status | CBC News

During this time, a lot of students fell behind on getting their routine immunizations as well as reporting those immunizations. The potential suspension numbers are higher than in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
NYC parents
#first-nations
Canada news
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4 days ago

First Nations, chiefs demand the PM apologizes after he said he could 'outlast' protesters | CBC News

Two First Nations chiefs demand an apology from Prime Minister Carney for dismissive comments about a mercury poisoning protester.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Human rights tribunal approves $8.5B child welfare deal for Ontario First Nations | CBC News

A landmark First Nations child welfare deal has been approved, partially resolving a long-standing discrimination case against the federal government.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

First Nations, chiefs demand the PM apologizes after he said he could 'outlast' protesters | CBC News

Two First Nations chiefs demand an apology from Prime Minister Carney for dismissive comments about a mercury poisoning protester.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Human rights tribunal approves $8.5B child welfare deal for Ontario First Nations | CBC News

A landmark First Nations child welfare deal has been approved, partially resolving a long-standing discrimination case against the federal government.
Education
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4 days ago

Medford schools to close on Good Friday due to staffing shortages

Medford schools will be closed on April 3 due to a staffing shortage caused by high absenteeism.
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6 days ago

Mayor Mamdani expands NYC scholarship program to include undergraduate degrees

"Our city advances when our workers can too. By connecting city workers to undergraduate and graduate educations, we're empowering the next generation of civil servants who act ambitiously, think creatively and believe firmly in government's ability to improve the lives of working people."
Higher education
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

How Toronto hopes to revolutionize its school food program | CBC News

Toronto won a Bloomberg Philanthropies innovation challenge, securing $1.4 million to expand its school food program toward universal free meals by 2030 while supporting local farmers and creating community jobs.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Minister mum on mandatory review of Greenbelt, which is a year overdue | CBC News

The Greenbelt, an over 800,000-hectare ecologically sensitive zone around the Greater Golden Horseshoe, was created in 2005. It provides environmental protection and specifies where development should not occur.
Canada news
NYC parents
fromAol
4 weeks ago

Mamdani's plan to cut gifted programs in NYC schools driving parents to competitive private education: report

Mayor Mamdani's plan to cut gifted programs in NYC public schools is driving parents toward private schools, which require intensive tutoring and networking to access.
#toronto
Canada news
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5 days ago

Toronto Board of Health extends pilot program helping unhoused people in downtown core | CBC News

The Toronto Board of Health extended the CORE pilot program to aid unhoused individuals with health and social services for 18 months.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Toronto Board of Health extends pilot program helping unhoused people in downtown core | CBC News

The Toronto Board of Health extended the CORE pilot program to aid unhoused individuals with health and social services for 18 months.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Parents of Send pupils without EHCPs are least satisfied with schools, survey in England finds

Parents of children with special needs feel alienated from schools without legal protection, highlighting dissatisfaction in the education system.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
5 days ago

NDP Leader Avi Lewis Wants to Reverse Carney's Immigration Cuts | The Walrus

Avi Lewis calls for major reforms to Canada's immigration system to protect immigrants and newcomers from exploitation and vulnerability.
#autism
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

More than 67,500 Ontario kids waiting for core autism funding as demand grows | CBC News

Many children with autism in Ontario are waiting years for government funding for essential services, with only a small percentage receiving support.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

More than 67,500 Ontario kids waiting for core autism funding as demand grows | CBC News

Many children with autism in Ontario are waiting years for government funding for essential services, with only a small percentage receiving support.
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1 month ago

Decision on NYC schools will be made later Monday, Mamdani says

An announcement on whether New York City schools will close Tuesday will be made later Monday afternoon, Mayor Zorhan Mamdani said in an interview with News 12.
New York City
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Carney, Ford, Chow to make joint announcement in Etobicoke | CBC News

Prime Minister Mark Carney will hold a joint news conference with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow in Etobicoke.
Education
fromCity & State NY
1 week ago

Opinion: Without mayoral control, everyone is in charge of NYC schools, and no one is responsible

Mayoral control of New York City's public schools improved accountability and decision-making, addressing issues of fragmentation and corruption in the previous governance system.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ministers lay out plans to reduce gap between poorest and most affluent pupils - UK politics live

Government will reform SEND processes so EHCP decisions are delivered within weeks, reducing adversarial, lengthy waits and improving timely support for children.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Ontario proposing to dramatically increase fines for fare evasions on GO Transit | CBC News

Ontario is increasing fines for fare evasion on GO Transit and implementing measures to streamline transit and housing development.
Education
fromChalkbeat
2 weeks ago

Goodbye, Regents. Hello, Portrait of a Graduate. NYC educators: Tell us what's next.

New York will replace Regents exams with a new evaluation framework called Portrait of a Graduate starting in the 2027-28 school year.
Higher education
fromEdSurge
3 weeks ago

Why NYC Schools Invested in Coaching for Staff Outside the Classroom - EdSurge News

NYC Public Schools implemented executive coaching for central office staff to build resilience and clarity amid post-pandemic uncertainty, recognizing that central office effectiveness directly impacts classroom success.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Parents frustrated by lack of action after teachers shared racist social media messages | CBC News

The incident was first flagged by a student who had access to a shared social media account for a program at James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School. In it, a teacher allegedly had shared an anti-Black racist image to the account of another teacher at the school, who replied LMAO where are the chicken wings, [F-word][N-word] are all the same.
Toronto
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario running out of time to pass bill to deal with misbehaving municipal politicians, critics warn | CBC News

Ontario is urged to quickly pass the Municipal Accountability Act to address misconduct by municipal politicians before the upcoming civic election.
#school-board-governance
Education
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

School board won't force schools to offer advanced math

The Palo Alto school board rejected a mandate to offer Multivariable Calculus at high schools, citing concerns about overruling school-level educators and maintaining operational autonomy.
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1 month ago
Canada news

Ontario takes control of York Catholic school board, keeps Peel under supervision | CBC News

Education
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2 weeks ago

School board won't force schools to offer advanced math

The Palo Alto school board rejected a mandate to offer Multivariable Calculus at high schools, citing concerns about overruling school-level educators and maintaining operational autonomy.
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1 month ago
Canada news

Ontario takes control of York Catholic school board, keeps Peel under supervision | CBC News

Education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

Want better schools? It's all up to states. - Harvard Gazette

Southern states Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee achieved significant test score gains in math and reading recovery from 2019 to 2024, demonstrating that ambitious state-led literacy reforms can reverse national educational decline.
Education
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

PDSB educators call potential cuts a 'manufactured crisis' in underfunded school system | CBC News

Ontario's Peel District School Board issued 331 layoff notices to teachers despite provincial takeover claims of preventing cuts, with unions calling it a manufactured crisis from underfunding.
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2 weeks ago

'We've had enough secrets': First Nations group opposes Ontario move to limit freedom-of-information laws | CBC News

Provincial decisions affect First Nations' rights, lands and environments, and FOI requests are one of the few mechanisms available to First Nations and the public to understand how those decisions were made. Having access to this information, particularly if it's a decision made by the premier or other cabinet ministers, or just understanding how those decisions came to be, is just part of good governance.
Canada news
#education-funding
Education
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Ontario to give elementary teachers $750 a year for classroom supplies | CBC News

Ontario elementary school teachers will receive $750 purchasing cards annually for classroom supplies starting September 2026, eliminating out-of-pocket expenses.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Peel school board chair calls takeover a 'smokescreen' for provincial underfunding | CBC Accessibility

Education
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Ontario to give elementary teachers $750 a year for classroom supplies | CBC News

Ontario elementary school teachers will receive $750 purchasing cards annually for classroom supplies starting September 2026, eliminating out-of-pocket expenses.
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2 months ago
Canada news

Peel school board chair calls takeover a 'smokescreen' for provincial underfunding | CBC Accessibility

Canada news
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2 weeks ago

2 Toronto Catholic school teachers no longer employed after alleged racist messages | CBC News

Two Toronto Catholic high school teachers were terminated after exchanging racist messages on a school social media account, with the board reporting the matter to the Ontario College of Teachers.
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1 month ago

It's no Milano Cortina, but these students are getting their Olympic pride on with their own winter games | CBC News

At the curling station in the gymnasium, students pushed forward little benches on wheels that they use in gym class instead of using curling stones. The school also created a scoreboard. "Not everything is perfect," Robin said. Upstairs, there was an ice fishing station, where the school set up cardboard boxes with white construction paper meant to look like snow on the outside. It magnetized fish and seals and put them inside.
Toronto
Higher education
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

As questions around OSAP cuts persist, here's what we know about the program | CBC News

Ontario is reducing OSAP grants to students while claiming sustainability is necessary, prompting concerns about increased student debt and deterred enrollment.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

High school students walk out of classes to protest Ontario's OSAP cuts | CBC

Ontario high school and postsecondary students are protesting Premier Doug Ford's government plan to significantly reduce OSAP grant amounts beginning this fall, citing concerns about educational accessibility.
Education
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

In Durham Region schools, chronic absenteeism is on the rise. Is poor mental health to blame? | CBC News

Chronic absenteeism in Durham District School Board has surged 75% in elementary and 52% in secondary schools since 2018-19, with unexcused absences and illness-related absences rising sharply despite modest enrollment growth.
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Education Leadership in Action

School leaders face unprecedented challenges including staffing shortages, declining morale, and decision fatigue while expected to drive innovation and improvement.
Higher education
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Fears Ontario's student aid program will bring huge debt, put higher education out of reach | CBC News

Ontario will cap OSAP grants at 25% and convert 75% to loans, reducing affordability and jeopardizing students' postsecondary plans.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario students stage mass protest over Ford government's OSAP cuts | CBC News

Ontario is shifting OSAP from 85% grants/15% loans to 25% grants/75% loans, prompting widespread student protests across the province.
#oakland-unified-school-district
#osap
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1 month ago
Canada news

Changes to OSAP force some students to reconsider plans as they face higher debt | CBC News

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1 month ago
Canada news

Changes to OSAP force some students to reconsider plans as they face higher debt | CBC News

Canada news
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1 month ago

School board takeovers distraction from chronic underfunding of Ontario schools, say teacher and student reps | CBC News

Ontario considers replacing elected school board trustees with provincial supervisors while educator and student groups say takeovers mask chronic underfunding and staffing shortages.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

2 Toronto school boards open new virtual offices to help parents navigate concerns | CBC News

The offices "will ensure parents have a direct way to raise concerns, get help, and find solutions faster," Education Minister Paul Calandra said in a message to TDSB families last November.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario education minister putting Peel school board under provincial control | CBC News

Ontario's education minister placed a seventh school board under supervision Wednesday in order to prevent dozens of teachers from being laid off, he says, and he is planning to soon take control of another board over financial concerns. Paul Calandra announced that he has put Peel District School Board under supervision and is giving the York Catholic District School Board two weeks to make a case for avoiding the same fate.
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2 months ago

Parents urge Ontario government to reinstate TDSB class size cap for grades 4 to 8 | CBC News

A provincially appointed supervisor removed the TDSB's 32-student cap for grades 4–8, aligning with provincial rules and prompting concerns about larger classes.
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1 month ago

As Ontario high school grades keep rising, graduating students worry about their university future | CBC News

Maya Duckworth-Pilkington spent the first two weeks of January buried in her textbooks, studying. Until she submitted her final advanced functions exam, the Rosedale Heights School of the Arts senior didn't realize how much time and effort she was putting into her studies. The pressure is higher than ever to do well, she explained over text message. People aren't sleeping well, eating well or getting leisure time.
Canada news
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1 month ago

Ontario post-secondary funding introduces tuition hikes, grant decrease in upcoming school year | CBC News

Ontario will invest $6.4 billion over four years in colleges and universities, end the tuition freeze, and modify OSAP grant structure to address post-secondary financial challenges.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario's colleges warn of more troubles ahead amid call for investment boost | CBC News

Ontario public colleges face a projected $1.5 billion deficit by 2027-28 and seek $1.5 billion provincial investment to sustain programs and training.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Toronto clears almost encampments near children's areas, but critics say causes of homelessness remain | CBC News

Toronto removed 46 of 47 homeless encampments within 50 metres of schools, daycares, and playgrounds while offering indoor shelter to many residents.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario is shortchanging Peel Region on community service funding: report | CBC News

Peel Region receives far less provincial funding per capita, causing underinvestment in child care, long-term care, social housing, public health, legal aid, and mental health.
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