WINNIPEG A school division in Manitoba is reviewing its school resource officer (SRO) program, where police officers come to work in the schools. On Tuesday, the Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) said all staff, students in Grades 7 to 12, and parents and guardians have been asked to provide feedback on the program through an online survey. Students, parents, guardians and staff will also have the opportunity to participate in one-on-one interviews and focus groups. Louise Johnston, chair of the LRSD board of trustees, said in a news release that this equity-based review an important step in getting a better understanding of the impact of the SRO program.
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The K-12 commission heard no shortage of concerns about a “no fail” practice in Manitoba public schools during the education review, but superintendents insist holding struggling students back is rarely in their best interest.
The K-12 commission heard no shortage of concerns about a no fail practice in Manitoba public schools during the education review, but superintendents insist holding struggling students back is rarely in their best interest.
Last month, the province released the commission’s final report, which addresses subjects ranging from school governance to grade retention. Parents and others expressed concerns during our consultations that ‘no fail,’ ‘no zero,’ and ‘grade inflation’ practices are prevalent in the province. They were also troubled that students were promoted through the system without achieving grade-related expectations, states a section on flunking.
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WINNIPEG A day after the provincial government announced new plans to change the education system in Manitoba, Premier Brian Pallister defended the decision. The proposed legislation that was put forward would see 37 school divisions as well as elected school boards and trustees eliminated if it were passed. Pallister said the move would benefit both parents and students. We wouldn t make a change that wasn t in the best interest of children and their families, he said during a news conference Tuesday morning. The school divisions would be replaced with a central education authority. We re empowering the school community councils to have way more power and influence than they ve had in the past.
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