Phase 2 of a memorandum of understanding for Partners in Learning (PiL), a Microsoft Canada Co. initiative encouraging the integration of technology into schools, was announced.
Teachers who inspired their students to, in the words of Mahatma Gandhi, “be the change you want to see in the world” are among the winners of this year’s Excellence in Teaching Awards, Education, Citizenship and Youth Minister Peter Bjornson announced.
Twenty-five Manitoba schools will share $10,000 for music projects and events in April, which is Celebrating Music in Manitoba Schools Month, Education, Citizenship and Youth Minister Peter Bjornson announced.
Steinbach MLA, Kelvin Goertzen, said he is pleased that the region’s growth and bursting schools has been recognized with the announcement that new middle schools will open in Steinbach and La Broquerie by 2011 and a new high school in Steinbach by 2012.
A record public schools capital investment of $310 million over four years will see construction of new schools and over 400 revitalization projects, Education, Citizenship and Youth Minister Peter Bjornson announced.
When an entire generation retires over the next decade, agriculture will be one of the sectors hardest hit by its mass exodus.
In the face of challenging economic times, the Manitoba government is more than doubling its commitment to fund education at the rate of economic growth by increasing its investment in public schools this year by 5.25 per cent.
Steinbach MLA Kelvin Goertzen says he is pleased with a meeting he had Monday with Manitoba Education Minister Peter Bjornson to discuss the need for new schools in the Hanover School Division but adds there needs to be specific announcements soon from the NDP government.
To further tap into the estimated $5 billion dollars that international education contributes to Canada’s economy annually, strengthen the workforce and add cultural diversity to the education system, Competitiveness, Training and Trade Minister Andrew Swan released Manitoba’s International Education Strategy.
