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Some of the largest school boards across Canada will begin the new school year without formal policies on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom, despite concerns about how the technology will impact learning and academic integrity. But while there seems to be wide consensus on the need for …

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Toronto-area school board, previously at the centre of a heated debate about raising the Pride flag in June, will have its finances audited by provincial officials. The audit at the York Catholic District School Board, confirmed by the Ford government, comes after …

Teachers across Canada are turning to social media platform TikTok to share everything from their daily experiences to learning tips and even their classroom outfits. As part of the wider online community known as TeacherTok, some of them have amassed a following that extends beyond the classroom. The Canadian Press …

As Quebec struggles to recruit enough teachers to fill its classrooms ahead of the new school year, a major union is warning that it’s proving equally hard to find enough support staff. The Federation des employees et employes de services publics said Sunday there is a worrying number of vacancies …

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Dozens gathered in Saskatoon on Aug. 27 to voice their concerns and show support for the province’s LGBTQ2S community. The protest took place in front of MLA Don Morgan’s office Sunday afternoon. Those in attendance expressed disagreement to new policies implemented just …

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) says it will recommended to its union members that they enter into a proposal to “resolve bargaining” with the Ontario government. The union said bargaining unit presidents and chief negotiators “voted overwhelmingly” in favour of the recommendation at a special meeting on Friday. …

Catholic teachers in Ontario have become the latest group of educators to move one step closer to strike action, as their union announced dates to vote on any potential action. The Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) announced on Monday it would ballot its members over whether or not to …

It’s an event described as a bringing Black men and youth to connect together in a space where they can feel a sense of respectability. For its founder, it’s an event that highlights the lived experiences of racism and the importance of paying attention to the young Black men going …

An event this Friday at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights aims to celebrate the accomplishments of Black Canadians and recognize an important historical day on the calendar. Aug. 1, known as Emancipation Day, marks the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act 1833, which ended slavery throughout the British Empire …

For three days each summer, 15 kids from Manitoba gather at Camp Manitou for swimming, zip-lining, canoeing, and other summer activities. “When I go through the schedule every morning, there’s cheering for every single activity throughout the day, which is really fun,” said Mary-Alex Willer. Willer is the executive director …