Category Archives: Education
B.C. teachers urged to get vaccinated as union calls for provincial mandate
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Teachers Federation is urging members to get vaccinated as it calls for a government mandate to ensure an equitable policy across the province, where some of the largest employers are requiring staff to be protected against
California makes ethnic studies a high school requirement
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Along with English, science, math and other graduation requirements, California high school students will have to take a course in ethnic studies to get a diploma starting in 2029-30.
Judge continues to prohibit Iowa enforcement of mask ban law
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge Friday extended an order that will prevent state officials from enforcing a law that prohibits school districts from implementing mask requirements until a federal lawsuit challenging the law can be heard.
In California, inconsistent school COVID rules are the norm
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Now that schools are back in session, parents are mastering this year’s new school vocabulary: Modified quarantine, antigen vs. PCR testing and the so-called Swiss cheese model for keeping classrooms safe, which has become the butt...
Ontario, Shoppers Drug Mart partner to offer free menstrual products in schools
TORONTO — Ontario and Shoppers Drug Mart are partnering to distribute free menstrual products in schools. Education Minister Stephen Lecce said it's an important step for the health and safety of students. "Menstrual products are, of course, a necessit...
Oklahoma schools leader switches parties to run for governor
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister, who has clashed repeatedly with Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt and his appointees over the state's response to COVID-19 in schools, said Thursday she will switch parties and run as a Democrat again...
Flush with COVID-19 aid, schools steer funding to sports
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — One Wisconsin school district built a new football field. In Iowa, a high school weight room is getting a renovation. Another in Kentucky is replacing two outdoor tracks — all funded by the billions of
Flush with COVID-19 aid, schools steer funding to sports
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — One Wisconsin school district built a new football field. In Iowa, a high school weight room is getting a renovation. Another in Kentucky is replacing two outdoor tracks — all of this funded by the
Troubled student loan forgiveness program gets an overhaul
The Biden administration is temporarily relaxing the rules for a student loan forgiveness program that has been criticized for its notoriously complex requirements — a change that could offer debt relief to thousands of teachers, social workers, milita...
Manitoba government withdraws controversial bills during short legislature sitting
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservative government withdrew five bills Wednesday that had faced stiff opposition and were set to become law this fall. "Ultimately, I think it's not a sign of weakness when a government listens to people. It's a s...