Education

University of Toronto professor on leave after Charlie Kirk comments draw backlash

The University of Toronto says it took immediate action after learning about what it called "concerning social media posts" from one of its professors, and that the faculty member is now on leave and no...

Strike action: Alberta public education teachers will walk off job Oct. 6 if agreement not reached

Alberta’s public education teachers will walk off the job in less than a month if an agreement with the province is not reached by then during bargaining, the union representing teachers announced Wednesday...
What's putting Canadian youth at risk and how much longer do we have until there's no turning back?

Your social media feeds are probably littered with back to school pictures, kids smiling ear to ear. Unfortunately, while we all hope for a positive experience for the next generation, the sad reality...
Alberta hits pause on its book ban...for who and for how long?

The Alberta government has reversed its July order for schools to remove books and other materials that contain explicit sexual content. The pause came after several critics spoke out against the Edmonton...
Inflation, commutes and cross-border tensions loom over campus life for some students

As post-secondary students head back to school in September, some say the everyday challenges of campus life are only amplified by a cost-of-living crisis, societal pressures and an increasingly fractured...
Alberta teachers vote 95% in favour of proceeding with strike

Alberta teachers are one step closer to walking off the job after voting overwhelmingly in favour of strike action. Nearly 95 per cent of the 38,997 votes cast were in favour of hitting the picket lines,...
Alberta teachers vote 99% in favour of strike authorization: ATA

Alberta teachers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike authorization, according to the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA). With a 99 per cent vote in favour, the association says teachers...
Canadian university teachers warned against travelling to the United States

HALIFAX — The association that represents academic staff at Canadian universities is warning its members against non-essential travel to the United States. The Canadian Association of University Teachers...
Some schools in Canada are putting U.S. field trips on hold amid trade war

There are disappointed students, anxious parents and cautious school officials in at least two Canadian school districts that have suspended or cancelled trips over political uncertainty in the United...
Alberta announces funding for 14 school projects in Edmonton area

The Alberta government is promising to fund 14 school projects in Edmonton and the surrounding areas, including planning funding for nine brand-new schools. Edmonton-area school divisions have long...