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Education Minister Cliff Cullen reiterated on Thursday that his government will not use Bill 64, the Education Modernization Act, to shut down rural schools. (File)
Education Minister Cliff Cullen reiterated on Thursday that his government will not use Bill 64, the Education Modernization Act, to shut down rural schools.
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These comments came during an afternoon question-and-answer session with reporters, which was conducted entirely over the phone.
Cullen said at the outset that he wanted to use this session to clear up any misconceptions that members of the general public might have about his government’s approach toward education, including the impact Bill 64 might have on rural communities.
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In a prepared statement, Education Minister Cliff Cullen said the province has asked educational leaders to put their names forward for new task forces and advisory panels to shape the new system.
Thirty retired superintendents have signed an open letter against Bill 64, in the hopes of halting the province s sweeping reforms to K-12 education.
Thirty retired superintendents have signed an open letter against Bill 64, in the hopes of halting the province s sweeping reforms to K-12 education.
The collective of former Manitoba educators, who have worked in all corners of the province, argues the Education Modernization Act will lead to the politicization of public education and harm the collaborative culture in and among schools.
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The Brandon School Division board of trustees passed several motions during Monday’s regular meeting to help lay the groundwork for the next couple of school years.
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The Brandon School Division board of trustees passed several motions during Monday’s regular meeting to help lay the groundwork for the next couple of school years.
To kick things off, the board approved their proposed budget dates for the 2022-23 school year, which will take place Feb. 17, 2022 (budget presentations), Feb. 22, 2022 (budget deliberations), Feb. 28, 2022 (public budget consultation) and March 7, 2022 (final budget approval).
Of course, these dates could be subject to change based on the provincial funding announcement made prior to Jan. 31, 2022.
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A TEACHER hands a child his report card in the morning, and intervenes in a child’s bullying in the afternoon a few hours later, the student’s parents tell the principal whether that teacher’s career should continue.
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A TEACHER hands a child his report card in the morning, and intervenes in a child’s bullying in the afternoon a few hours later, the student’s parents tell the principal whether that teacher’s career should continue.
Bill 64 creates that scenario, in 84 (3)(e) which gives parents on a school community council the power to make recommendations respecting the need to evaluate the performance of any person employed at the school.
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Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman: “As currently constructed, Bill 37 represents an attack on local democracy.
Winnipeg’s mayor and other municipal leaders have warned that democracy in Manitoba is about to take a hit.
Winnipeg’s mayor and other municipal leaders have warned that democracy in Manitoba is about to take a hit.
Bill 37, the controversial Planning Amendment and City of Winnipeg Charter Amendment Act, cleared the committee stage with few amendments and is set to become law. As currently constructed, Bill 37 represents an attack on local democracy, Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman told a legislative committee. The bill provides greater right of appeal to developers than residents, he said.