This April, Speak Up 2010 released its national findings in the United States on the use of emerging technologies for learning. “The New 3 E’s of Education: Enabled, Engaged, Empowered: How Today’s Students are Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Learning” is the first report in a two- part series on the results of the Speak Up…
Today marks a National Day of Action to make Shannen’s Dream a reality. Hundreds of students in Ottawa will support this Day of Action by marching on Parliament, demanding the Federal Government to address the issue of educational equity for First Nations students. Shannen Koostachen was a student activist who advocated for funding equality and safe conditions for…
July is fast approaching…and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association and CSBA are gearing up for CSBA Congress 2011, taking place in Ottawa, from July 7-9th. See CSBA Congress: Day to Day for detailed descriptions of keynote speakers and an overview of the Congress program, and visit our Congress 2011 page for registration information. We…
Researchers at Memorial University of Newfoundland have launched an ambitious Pan-Canadian research study in collaboration with the Canadian School Boards Association. The work of Dr. Gerald Galway, Dr. Bruce Sheppard, Dr. Jean Brown (Memorial University) and Dr. John Wiens (University of Manitoba) is aimed at furthering understanding of effective governance practices of school boards/districts across…
Last week, the CSBA presented to CMEC during their 99th meeting (CMEC 99). This meeting provided Ministers the opportunity to advance work on the priorities outlines in Learn Canada 2020, a guiding framework and joint ministerial statement that focuses on lifelong learning in four areas: early childhood learning and development, elementary and secondary schooling, postsecondary…
January 27th is Family Literacy Day, and the Government of Canada has issued a statement regarding the importance of family literacy in Canadian society. The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, emphasized the value of literacy in building stronger communities for Canadians: Strong literacy and essential skills are so important for…
Abbotsford School District, located in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia, is home to The Aboriginal Hub, a truly unique initiative in British Columbia. The Aboriginal Hub, part of the Aboriginal Education Centre, offers a range of community programs for families and children in one central location. Programming is a joint effort between the Abbotsford…
A new initiative by the South Shore Regional School Board, a member board of the Nova Scotia School Boards Association, is increasing awareness of the specific literacy needs of young boys in the classroom. Recent research and various initiatives from Ministries of Education have identified the unique learning style of boys in the classroom; literacy strategies specific to…
The Canadian School Boards Association and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association are pleased to announce preliminary program and registration details for CSBA Congress 2011-a unique professional development opportunity not to be missed! This year’s Congress will take place in Ottawa from July 7th-10th. Please refer to the Congress 2011 brochure for detailed information. The…
The Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA), in collaboration with the SSBA Aboriginal Council, has identified a strategic plan to address First Nation and Métis education in the province’s public schools. The “First Nations and Métis Education Action Plan 2010-2012” contains four strategic results: To ensure that Saskatchewan School Boards are supported in establishing a representative…
