Education

'Pretty excited': Teachers and STF still digesting Tuesday's decision

A day after announcing the arbiter's decision to allow class complexity in the Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreement, Samantha Becotte, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation said she...

Mar 05, 2025

NESD approves new school calendar for 2025-26

The North East School Division (NESD) has approved their 2025-26 calendar. The board passed the motion at this week's meeting. Director of Education Stacy Lair told northeastNOW they appreciated the f...

Feb 27, 2025

AI in higher education: Sask. universities grapple with the future of learning

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into student learning, universities in Saskatchewan have begun implementing guidelines to help students use AI tools ethically while ens...

Feb 03, 2025

'Screaming to be heard': protest scheduled Feb.4 in wake of women's basketball coach's firing

It started with leaving a jersey bag after some pre-season exhibition games in Caronport, SK. The bag belonged to the Lakeland Rustlers Women's basketball team and as per team rules - created by the g...

Jan 30, 2025

Human trafficking presentation held in Melfort

There were sobering presentations at a human trafficking presentation in Melfort on Thursday. Marguerite Riel Centre presented a 'Help Stop Human Trafficking' event at the Kerry Vickar Centre. Prince ...

Jan 30, 2025

Horizon School Division anticipating similar enrolment numbers for 2025-26

Enrolment numbers for Horizon School Division are expected to be similar in the fall. Director of Education Kevin Garinger told northeastNOW enrolment for the current school year started at just under...

Jan 29, 2025

Horizon School Division taking collaborative approach on change room policy

The Horizon School Division is working to develop a policy on change room use. Last week, the provincial government directed all divisions to develop and implement policies. Horizon's Director of Educ...

Jan 28, 2025

Sask. school divisions told to develop change room policies; Pride groups 'cautiously optimistic'

The provincial government has directed school divisions across Saskatchewan to develop and implement policies on change room use.The Ministry of Education announced Thursday the policies will be admin...

Jan 23, 2025

Suncrest College in Melfort tweaks CCA program

The Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) program at Suncrest College in Melfort is undergoing a bit of a facelift. The new program that will debut in August will allow students a chance to find employment ...

Jan 21, 2025

NESD issues letter to families regarding busing issues

The North East School Division (NESD) has sent a letter out to parents and others regarding their busing challenges. The division has been forced to stop several bus routes due to several factors, pri...

Jan 20, 2025