Tag Archives: Education
Province extends another offer to Sask. teachers
The provincial government is making a new offer to Saskatchewan's teachers.In a media release, the government said Wednesday that it's offering a four-year contract that includes a $1,500 one-time pay...
Mar 11, 2020 Education Minister Gordon Wyant. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Students encourage drivers make safe choices during Impaired Driving Awareness Week
John Paul II Collegiate students took to the streets Tuesday to remind people not to drink and drive.Several members from the Students Against Drinking and Driving (SADD) group held a bright banner ou...
Mar 10, 2020 John Paul II Collegiate students in the Students Against Drinking and Driving group join Mayor Ryan Bater to launch Impaired Driving Awareness Week in North Battleford Tuesday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Living Sky and Light of Christ cancelling extracurriculars due to teacher sanctions
Families with children attending schools in area school divisions will need to consider making new arrangements for the time being if they participate in any extra curricular activities.The Saskatchew...
Mar 09, 2020 Living Sky and Light of Christ school divisions are planning for teacher sanctions that will start Thursday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Carlton High School artist set for historic first in P.A.
For some, the thought of their kids punching holes in and painting and drawing all over their bedroom walls might raise their blood pressure. But a Carlton Comprehensive Public High School student is ...
Mar 07, 2020 Carlton High's Maria Hirsi will become the first Indigenous high school female to get the John V. Hicks gallery all to herself. (Submitted/Maria Hirsi)
Teachers unimpressed with province’s proposal on classroom composition
The second meeting between the provincial government and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) in about a week had the teachers' representatives leaving less than impressed.The two sides are try...
Mar 06, 2020 Patrick Maze, Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation president. Mar. 5, 2020 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Education professor weighs in on changing classrooms
Imagine teaching a class where some students are still learning English, some have learning disabilities and others have diagnosed behavioural issues.That's how education experts describe the reality ...
Feb 29, 2020 (CJME News Staff)
“(They) don’t give a damn about the students:” students union holds rally to send a message to institution, province
Affordability and accessibility were the driving force of a small rally by University of Saskatchewan (U of S) students Thursday.Dozens gathered in front of the administration building overlooking the...
Feb 28, 2020 USSU along with U of S students held a small rally on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Living Sky School Division hopeful teachers' union talks with province have positive outcome
Trustees with the Living Sky School Division are hopeful for some resolution between the Saskatchewan teachers' union and the province now that contract negotiations appear to be progressing well. Thi...
Feb 27, 2020 Living Sky School Division is glad to see the teachers' union's contract talks with the province are starting to look more positive. (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
‘Classroom complexity’ a complex issue in negotiations
Saskatchewan's classrooms look a lot different now than they did years ago - and the change goes far beyond technology.Gone are the days of chalkboards and typewriters, which have been replaced by sma...
Feb 27, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)
Boys and Girls Clubs show support for Pink Shirt Day with message of kindness
KIds attending the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Battlefords Wednesday each made a personal commitment not to tolerate bullies to recognize Pink Shirt Day.Executive Director Nicole Combres said the club...
Feb 26, 2020 The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Battlefords program staff celebrate Pink Shirt Day Wednesday. (Submitted photo/ Nicole Combres)