Prairie Spirit schools planning cuts to teacher, education assistant positions

Source: CTV News, March 22, 2016  Report cards and pink slips could be handed out at Prairie Spirit schools at the end of this school year. The school division is estimating a $3-million funding shortfall for the 2016-17 year and says 74 positions — including teachers, education assistants and other staff — could be cut… Continue reading Prairie Spirit schools planning cuts to teacher, education assistant positions

U.S. school's Valentine's Day ban sparks debate in Saskatchewan

Saint Paul, Minnesota school eliminating holiday celebrations to be inclusive of all students Should elementary schools in Saskatchewan be choo-choo choosing to celebrate Valentine’s Day? The debate has been ignited on social media after an elementary school in Saint Paul, Minn. decided to eliminate Valentine’s Day activities. The school said it is discontinuing “the celebration… Continue reading U.S. school's Valentine's Day ban sparks debate in Saskatchewan