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www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

A fire at a school dormitory in Kenya kills at least 17 students

A fire in a Kenyan school dormitory resulted in 17 student deaths and 13 serious injuries, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in boarding schools. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Education

TDSB asks province to lift ban on closing, merging schools in bid to fill $26.5M budget hole | CBC News

TDSB requests lifting ban on closing schools to address budget deficit
TDSB approved $17 million in spending cuts during a special board meeting. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Education

Federation rejects request from Ontario to let retired teachers work more | CBC News

Ontario Teachers' Federation denies Ministry's request for retired teachers to work longer due to staff shortages.
Use of retired teachers was supposed to be a short-term measure but now seen as ineffective Band-Aid solution for recruitment crisis. [ more ]
Independent.ie
7 months ago
Education

'What does the department know about my daughter's literacy or numeracy?' - mother's fears over special education cuts plan

Principals express concerns over proposed plan to cut special education hours
Parents and advocates emphasize the importance of individualized support for children with special needs [ more ]
www.france24.com
7 months ago
France politics

Macron replaces embattled education minister Oudea-Castera with former justice minister Belloubet

Amelie Oudea-Castera stepped down as education minister in France and was replaced by former justice minister Nicole Belloubet.
Oudea-Castera will retain her role as Sports and Olympic Games Minister. [ more ]
www.thelocal.fr
9 months ago
Education

France unveils pilot scheme for uniforms in schools

French state schools will pilot a uniform project starting in September 2024, applying to primary schools, secondary schools, and lycees in selected areas.
The uniform will consist of five polo shirts, two jumpers, and two pairs of trousers, with the same uniform for boys and girls and no separate summer uniform. [ more ]
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