The world is changing faster than we could ever imagine, and the skills needed to succeed in this world are changing just as quickly. To give their students a leg up in their futures and provide real-world practical skills, R.B. Russell Vocational School transformed the space of their old automotiveContinue Reading
Standing behind tabletop displays, high school students turned the St. Vital Shopping Centre into a marketplace. As you walked through the Centre, you could hear students pitching products, learning on the fly, and discovering what it takes to build something from scratch. This trade fair, held in early March, isContinue Reading
Misinformation, division, hatred, and sexism were among the global challenges students named as they gathered on Wednesday at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. However, despite these growing fears in an ever-more-complicated world, a constant theme cut through—the importance of community building. The event was part of the Manitoba CouncilContinue Reading
For many organizations, there’s always the wonder of how to prepare for the future. The University of Manitoba is taking a proactive approach in those preparations, releasing its Capital Project Plan, Building Bold. Hundreds gathered last Tuesday at the UMSU University Centre, where university leaders outlined how the institution couldContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/75Wnsh4qy6M In the latest episode of Humanity Unites Us, our guest was Professor Mohamed Sabar, a retired educator from Casablanca, Morocco, who devoted 36 years to teaching and shaping generations. Professor Sabar shared his reflections on the meaning of humanity and the noble mission of education. He defined humanity asContinue Reading
Education doesn’t end when the final school bell rings. Whether you’re seven or seventy, there’s always something new to learn. This belief is deeply rooted in the philosophy of RETLife, an initiative in the River East Transcona School Division providing community-based learning. On a Tuesday evening at Chief Peguis MiddleContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/YJzvM0fYdNs In Winnipeg, the idea of “senior year” often gets wrapped in clichés of prom, exams, and graduation caps. For young people like Jacie Vendiola, who recently shared her thoughts on transitioning into Grade 12, senior year is more than a personal milestone; it’s a reflection of broader questions aboutContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/gr7EZS-n0dI Winnipeg has long been recognized for its cultural diversity, with communities from across the globe shaping the city’s identity. Yet diversity alone is not enough. The real measure of a city’s strength lies in how it fosters belonging, provides space for cultural expression, and supports newcomers as they navigateContinue Reading
Over 700 students from the Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) stepped out of the classroom Thursday with the goal of developing a greater connection with the land. 16-year-old Lacy Bird stood before her peers on the CN Stage at the Forks. She explained that she was filled with excitement andContinue Reading
Winnipeg is a lot of things, but it isn’t often thought of as a place where international high school students would spend time abroad. Winnipeg School Division’s International Education program has grown substantially since it started offering the service in 2017. However, there is one small problem. The program hasContinue Reading
