News - Education

Steinbach MLA, Kelvin Goertzen, says he is looking forward to a change in critic responsibilities after being handed the Education file by new Leader Brian Pallister.

The Frontier Centre for Public Policy is pleased to release a groundbreaking study by Frontier’s education research fellow Michael Zwaagstra.

Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is pleased to announce that four outstanding Manitoba students who plan to pursue post-secondary studies related to agriculture and the rural economy have been selected for 2012 MBP bursaries.

Manitoba students will have access to new resources at school to help them make smart choices for themselves and the environment, Premier Greg Selinger announced.

The Manitoba government is moving forward on its commitment to parents to reduce the size of kindergarten to Grade 3 classes, Education Minister Nancy Allan announced.

Steinbach MLA Kelvin Goertzen says he is getting a number of calls and emails from local residents concerned with a resolution that was recently passed by the Manitoba Teachers Society (MTS) that urges the provincial government to prevent parents from opting their children out of any part of the Manitoba Curriculum, including human sexuality classes.

Students with limited ability in English and those who are recent newcomers from war-torn countries will receive new dedicated support through the provincial English as an Additional Language (EAL) and the Intensive Newcomer Support grants, which will help them thrive and succeed in school.

The province is working with its education partners to help improve the quality of math education in Manitoba.

A new provincial, parent-friendly report card written in plain language will make student achievement clearer for parents.

A bill introduced by the provincial government May 10 would help keep university tuition fee increases in line with the rate of inflation and provide funding predictability for institutions.