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School cleared of teaching that all life was created by acts of God
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (530+ words) A school accused of promoting creationism has been cleared by the local council. Llanidloes High School faced claims it taught pupils that life and the universe was created by God, to the exclusion of other religions and non-religious beliefs. But…...
Portion of ceiling collapses at Saskatoon French School
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (36+ words) Portion of ceiling collapses at Saskatoon French School'Yahoo News Canada A portion of the ceiling fell into the library of Pavillon Monique-Rousseau " an elementary school in Saskatoon. Parents want confirmation of the building's structural integrity....
I ‘worldschool’ my son – these have been our most inspiring trips
10+ hour ago (959+ words) We should start doing paintings based on how different countries look from above," I said to my son as we landed in Marrakech. Here, it's all brown, beige and gold. Malta was a striking contrast of vivid blue and yellow…...
MUN is at turning point, union representatives say, and questions remain after cuts and tuition freeze
18+ hour, 46+ min ago (72+ words) MUN is at turning point, union representatives say, and questions remain after cuts and tuition freeze'Yahoo News Canada MUN president Janet Morrison told reporters on Tuesday tough days are ahead for Newfoundland and Labrador's only university. That came following announcements…...
Oklahoma elementary school jumps two letter grades on State Report Card: How they did it
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (32+ words) Oklahoma elementary school jumps two letter grades on State Report Card: How they did it'Yahoo News Canada Oklahoma elementary school jumps two letter grades on State Report Card: How they did it...
Statistics Canada to cut 850 jobs in 'dark time' for public service, union says
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (634+ words) Statistics Canada has begun the process of slashing its workforce by about 850 positions and 12 per cent of its executive team. The federal statistics agency entered its workforce adjustment period Monday and will be informing affected and surplus employees of their…...
No new kindergarten registrations, transfers for OCDSB alternative schools
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (1022+ words) Parents at Ottawa's alternative schools knew that the program is being phased out. Still, it was a surprise to some when they learned on Dec. 17 that there would be no kindergarten intake or transfers into the alternative system. Parents say…...
Historic private school selling key building
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (279+ words) A 319-year-old private school is merging two campuses amid "significant challenges", leaders have said. Warminster School in Wiltshire, which dates back to 1707, is selling its prep building on Vicarage Street. From September, the younger pupils will be taught in Weymouth…...
Oklahoma City Thunder's Rolling Thunder Book Bus visits elementary school
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (22+ words) Oklahoma City Thunder's Rolling Thunder Book Bus visits elementary school'Yahoo News Canada Oklahoma City Thunder's Rolling Thunder Book Bus visits elementary school...
In-person classes to resume at Latonia Elementary School after roof collapse
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (26+ words) In-person classes to resume at Latonia Elementary School after roof collapse'Yahoo News Canada In-person classes to resume at Latonia Elementary School after roof collapse...