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
Full-blown festivities were underway at Winnipeg’s Earl Grey School as students, staff, and community members celebrated a major milestone for Spanish speakers. Proclaimed by the Province of Manitoba, April 23 will now be recognized as Spanish Language Day. Nataly Ponce, Director of Canadá Habla Español (CANHE) Manitoba, says they haveContinue Reading
Over the past few years, education institutes have debated best practices to address the decline in literacy rates across Canada. Follow this two-part segment that explores literacy at schools within the Winnipeg School Division (WSD). How are staff and educators working to inspire and engage students in reading and writing,Continue Reading
Since the last election in 2022 for board trustees at the Winnipeg School Division, questions have been floating on the financial barriers that come with running. Another is greater transparency and fairness in campaign funding. Kathy Heppner, trustee for Ward 3 and chair, says the board has decided to addressContinue Reading
