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Niagara Falls hosted almost 600 people in education from across Canada come to hear the wise speak to what needs to change
School trustees and senior school administrators from across the country attended the CSBA 2014 congress, in addition to the National Trustee Gathering on Aboriginal Education and the OPSBA AGM which were…
The torch is passed…
Following elections held during the Canadian School Boards Association Annual General Meeting on July 3, 2014, we are pleased to announce that Janet Foord, President of Saskatchewan School Boards Association…
CSBA 2014 – Destination Niagara Falls
There is an old Jewish proverb that says “Who is wise? He who learns from other people”. The CSBA congress is an opportunity. Our hosts at OPSBA have brought together…
How can we support Aboriginal student success…?
Aboriginal children under age 14 make up 7% of all children in Canada. The Aboriginal population is the fastest growing demographic in this country and eighty percent of Aboriginal children…
Three CSBA nominees win awards from C21 Canada
C21 Canada seeks to support the accelerated and effective integration of 21st century skills and competencies, teaching practices and learning technologies into Canada’s education systems. CSBA was proud to…
CSBA puts their commitment to Aboriginal Education in writing…
CSBA , in collaboration with Aboriginal Leaders across the country developed and on February 16, 2014 was proud to adopt unanimously the Canadian School Boards Association Charter of Commitment to…
CSBA 2014 is around the corner…
Already, the program for this year’s CSBA conference is looking amazing! The quality of speakers is reflective of this year’s theme, “Excellence, Reimagined”. Hosted this year by OPSBA, this event…
A first look at the program for the National Aboriginal Trustee Gathering 2014
The leadership booked for the National Aboriginal Trustees Gathering are respected experts in the field and leave no doubt the program will provide excellent opportunities for all who can attend…
Facts on Education Series: Standardized Testing Does Not Lead to Improved Educational Outcomes for Students
Educators and students should be provided with assessment tools to identify issues and gaps for individual students. Release date: 10 February 2014 Standardized testing is a contentious issue in Canada, and…
PISA results shows that the public education system in Canada is working
FEBRUARY 10, 2014: The 2012 PISA results were released in December . The “Programme for International Student Assessment” is run by the Organization for Economic Co-operation Development (OECD). Testing is…
CSBA responds to the AANDC “Blueprint for First Nations Education”
While we support a new way forward in First Nations education, when CSBA was invited to submit comments to AANDC regarding the document “Developing a First Nations Education Act: Discussion…
A quick update of the latest CSBA activities…
Take a look at the attached CSBA December Newsletter for an update on what we are working on…