Creating a Better Education System
Bob Lagassé, Author
Our PC government is committed to creating an education system that puts our students first.
We recently announced our Better Education Starts Today (BEST) strategy, a K-12 education system plan that will shift resources from top-heavy administration to the classroom. This plan streamlines the school system by unifying 37 school divisions into one Provincial Education Authority (the authority) while maintaining the French school division, Division Scolaire franco-manitobaine (DSFM). The authority will manage administrative services and 15 regions will be focused on addressing local needs. Parents will have more meaningful involvement in local decision-making through new School Community Councils.
Province releases kindergarten to Grade 12 strategy in effort to rebuild education system
Corwyn Friesen, mySteinbach Education Minister Cliff Cullen discussing Manitoba Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education Review.
The Manitoba government released its kindergarten to Grade 12 strategy with a focus on putting students first, Education Minister Cliff Cullen announced, saying the Better Education Starts Today (BEST) strategy that will shift resources to the classroom while giving parents and guardians much more input, as it rebuilds Manitoba’s kindergarten to Grade 12 education system through the proposed putting students first bill.
“The strategy introduces much-needed change to create a unified provincial education system that is accountable for results, classroom focused, student centred and parent friendly, leading to the most improved education system in Canada,” said Cullen. “We want students to graduate high school with the knowledge, skills and competencies th
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The Manitoba government released its kindergarten to Grade 12 strategy with a focus on putting students first, Education Minister Cliff Cullen announced, saying the Better Education Starts Today (BEST) strategy that will shift resources to the classroom while giving parents and guardians much more input, as it rebuilds Manitoba’s kindergarten to Grade 12 education system through the proposed putting students first bill.
“The strategy introduces a much-needed change to create a unified provincial education system that is accountable for results, classroom-focused, student centered and parent-friendly, leading to the most improved education system in Canada,” said Cullen. “We want students to graduate high school with the knowledge, skills and competencies they need to move into post-secondary education, the labour market, or whatever path they choose, and have the best opportunity to succeed.”
Extreme cold prompts school closures for 2nd day
As Manitoba plunges into another day of frigid temperatures, school closures are beginning to pile up for a second day in a row.
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Posted: Feb 12, 2021 7:39 AM CT | Last Updated: February 12
Extreme cold temperatures have led to school closures and bus cancellations across Manitoba Friday. (Tyson Koschik/CBC) comments
As Manitoba plunges into another day of frigid temperatures, school closures are beginning to pile up for a second day in a row.
The province has been under extreme cold warnings all week due to a combination of temperatures below –25 C and wind, making it feel like –40 or colder.