Here comes another standardized testing season with all the administrator anxiety, teacher turmoil and student disaffection. So much of it that, at least in high schools, those mass assessments do as much to measure student alienation and boredom as academic ability. Yet these instruments of stress and torture have been […]
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Democrats who control the state Senate and Assembly have released their budget proposals for the year, setting up potential battles with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office over education funding and income taxes. The spending plans mark the start of the state’s budget negotiations, a process […]
Representatives from Saskatchewan’s largest post secondary institutions joined together to voice their concerns about the current state of education in the province. Faculty members from the University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Polytechnic held a joint news conference on Monday with Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) President […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News The federation says its concern is the money, unless committed in a collective agreement, could be withdrawn with no recourse for teachers. Published Mar 07, 2024 • Last updated 3 days ago • 4 minute read Premier Scott Moe speaks at an event inside the University of […]
Photo: KTW Thompson Rivers University is looking for local feedback on how to educate its international student population through a pair of public consultation sessions on campus next week. “TRU is seeking thoughts and ideas from the community and region as it embarks on its first strategic internationalization plan,” a […]
Saskatchewan teachers say they will be escalating their job action despite an announcement by the premier to make the “largest increase in school operating funding ever in Saskatchewan’s history.” Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) president Samantha Becotte said the decision by Premier Scott Moe to pre-empt the March 20 provincial budget in a social media video on […]
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has released a preview of the province’s education budget in an attempt to get the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation to drop its ongoing job action. Teachers in the province have been without a contract since August and have been carrying out rotating one-day strikes and withdrawals of services. […]
Education has been recognized as the cornerstone of a thriving society since the dawn of civilization. It empowers individuals, fosters innovation, and drives positive change across all facets of life. From sparking critical thinking and problem-solving skills to nurturing creativity and cultural understanding, the benefits of education are multifaceted and […]
Alberta’s government is investing what it says is a record amount of money in the education system over the next three years to tackle an enrolment boom that’s swept schools across the province. During a budget announcement Wednesday, Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said $1.2 billion will go toward addressing rising enrolment in […]
AT NOON. I’M MINDY BASARA IN TODAY’S EDUCATION ALERT CECIL COUNTY EXECUTIVE DANIELLE HORNBERGER WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO RESPOND TO A $21 MILLION BUDGET PROPOSAL TONIGHT. IT WAS PASSED LAST NIGHT BY THE CECIL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IN A 5 TO 1 VOTE INCLUDED WITHIN THE BUDGET […]
AI isn’t just for IT programs anymore. Business schools are embracing this revolutionary technology. DALL-E I spoke with Mitch Lovett, the Senior Associate Dean of Education and Innovation at Simon Business School, University of Rochester, to learn how they are developing students to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) across business functions. […]
Gov. Roy Cooper and Gov. Andy Beshear In North Carolina and Kentucky, public schools are the center of our communities. We’re proud public school graduates ourselves – and we know the critical role our schools play in teaching our students, strengthening our workforces and growing our economies. We’ve seen record-high […]
