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CSBA endorses “Shifting Minds: A 21st Century Vision of Public Education in Canada”
Bydigitalfusion December 18, 2012

The Canadian School Boards Association is excited to endorse “Shifting Minds: A 21st Century Vision of Public Education in Canada“. Produced by C21 Canada following the C21 Summit in February of this year and released October 4, 2012, this document was developed by a group of fifty educational and business leaders with a view to providing our…

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The Health of Canada’s Young People – A Report by the Public Health Agency of Canada
Bydigitalfusion April 28, 2012

The Health of Canada’s Young People: a mental health focus is based on 2009/10 Canadian data and examines the mental health of young Canadians. Young people’s mental health is an important issue today and is strongly related to other health issues (injuries, high risk behaviours, bullying, healthy lifestyles and weight) and social environments. The Health…

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Speak Up 2010 National Findings-How Today’s Students are Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Learning
Bydigitalfusion May 25, 2011

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…

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New Initiative by Nova Scotia School Board Addresses Literacy Needs of Boys
Bydigitalfusion January 10, 2011

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…

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International Literacy Day: A Time to Reflect on the Essential Role of Literacy Skills in Canadian Society
Bydigitalfusion September 8, 2010

September 8th is International Literacy Day, and both the Government of Canada and the Council of Ministers of Education have issued statements on the value of lifelong literacy in Canadian society. Established by UNESCO in 1965, International Literacy Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of literacy skills in our society. In Canada, literacy…

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Canada’s Education Systems in Excellent Health: CMEC Releases Education Indicators in Canada, An International Perspective 2010
Bydigitalfusion September 7, 2010

The Council of Ministers of Education and Statistics Canada released a new report September 7th, as part of the Pan-Canadian Education Indicators Program (PCEIP). The report describes a set of 10 international indicators that were used to assess progress and performance in a variety of areas. Indicators in this report brought together data in specific…

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