NDP readies back-to-school support list
Work to address some concerns already underway, says education minister Save to Read Later
The New Democrats want to see Manitoba schools get vaccine clinics, more mental health supports, more staff to allow for smaller class sizes, improved ventilation standards, and paid sick leave, said leader Wab Kinew. (Alex Lupul / Winnipeg Free Press files)
Before the provincial government unveils its back-to-school plan next week, the Opposition NDP has prepped a list of items it wants addressed in the lead-up to return to classes.
Before the provincial government unveils its back-to-school plan next week, the Opposition NDP has prepped a list of items it wants addressed in the lead-up to return to classes.
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Winnipeg Free Press By: Dylan Robertson | Posted: 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday, Jul. 21, 2021
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As signs on Winnipeg lawns denounce education reform Bill 64, and rural municipalities pass motions rebuking the legislation, the provincial government has spent $150,000 on things such as bus ads and billboards to try changing the tide of public opinion.
As signs on Winnipeg lawns denounce education reform Bill 64, and rural municipalities pass motions rebuking the legislation, the provincial government has spent $150,000 on things such as bus ads and billboards to try changing the tide of public opinion. It s not a good use of taxpayers money, said University of Manitoba political scientist Royce Koop. A lot of the time what we re seeing from governments now is just flat-out advertising.
Loss of local voice, potential school closures worry rural residents opposed to Manitoba s Bill 64 cbc.ca - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cbc.ca Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Winnipeg Free Press By: Editorial | Posted: 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday, Jul. 7, 2021
Editorial
Much can be debated about the Pallister government’s pandemic reopening strategy, including the speed at which the province plans to ease public-health restrictions. However, there is one significant and possibly dangerous omission that requires immediate attention: there are no provisions in the reopening plan to protect unvaccinated children under 12 when they return to school in September.
Much can be debated about the Pallister government’s pandemic reopening strategy, including the speed at which the province plans to ease public-health restrictions. However, there is one significant and possibly dangerous omission that requires immediate attention: there are no provisions in the reopening plan to protect unvaccinated children under 12 when they return to school in September.