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TVDSB to cut 31 early childhood education, newcomer student care jobs
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (491+ words) The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is cutting 31 positions in a move officials say is primarily driven by lower enrolment and the loss of federal funding. Mary Henry, president of CUPE 4222, which represents the affected workers, said designated early…...
Teachers get 14. 5 per cent raise over five years
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (30+ words) Yahoo News Canada The New Brunswick Teachers" Federation hopes the increase will mean more teachers choose to stay in the province....
New scheme recognises people who inspire children
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (182+ words) An award scheme celebrating those who support and inspire children and young people has been launched by a city council. Peterborough City Council said the Spark Awards aim to recognise the dedication and impact of individuals and organisations, including volunteers…...
I wouldn't let my own children walk this route, says head teacher
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (454+ words) A head teacher has condemned a council's decision to remove free school transport from a village to his school after the authority installed a pedestrian crossing on a bypass. The change means that unless families in Willaston, near Nantwich, choose…...
Royal show organisers stress educational value
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (422+ words) The organisers of an agricultural show insist it does offer children an educational experience, amid new figures illustrating school absences. Newly published Department for Education (Df E) data showed there was a spike in absences coinciding with last year's Royal Norfolk…...
100+ Tulsa kids wait for Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors
6+ hour, 14+ min ago (23+ words) Yahoo News Canada 100+ Tulsa kids wait for Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors...
Kingdom East School District narrowly approves $53. 2m budget
8+ hour, 39+ min ago (19+ words) Yahoo News Canada Kingdom East School District narrowly approves $53. 2m budget...
Township calls for more volunteer firefighters, offers free course
12+ hour, 14+ min ago (45+ words) Yahoo News Canada Volunteer firefighters are always needed, especially in communities like Harlan Township. The state fire marshal has put out an invitation for a free course happening this August for those interested in becoming certified....
Woman celebrates 100th birthday with honorary diploma from Saguaro High School
12+ hour, 21+ min ago (35+ words) Yahoo News Canada This week, Mae Defiel received a surprise of a lifetime: At 99 years old, she finally got her high school diploma!...
STEM teachers gather in Oklahoma City to share tools and ideas
12+ hour, 22+ min ago (25+ words) Yahoo News Canada STEM teachers gather in Oklahoma City to share tools and ideas...