by Michael Zwaagstrais The recent Saskatchewan government decision to extend provincial funding to independent schools bringsSaskatchewanin line with the practice in the three other western provinces. Saskatchewan independent schools are now eligible for funding equivalent to 50% of the provincial per-student average, provided they follow the provincial curriculum and hire certified teachers. The recent Globe [...]
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More choice is the key to a quality education
Posted on 28 January 2012.
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More Education Courses Are Not the Solution
Posted on 15 September 2011.
by Michael Zwaagstra Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty thinks teachers don’t spend enough time in education faculties. That much is apparent from his recent pledge to double the length of teacher training programs in Ontario. Currently, prospective teachers in Ontario need to complete a bachelor’s degree and then apply for admission to a faculty of education at [...]
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Cell phone lawsuit should be thrown out
Posted on 28 August 2011.
by Michael Zwaagstra A recent lawsuit against aSaskatchewanschool division threatens to further undermine the ability of schools to establish a safe and orderly learning environment. It’s a case that directly pits the privacy rights of students against the right of administrators to maintain order in their schools. The circumstances behind this lawsuit started out with [...]
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