Education

Northeast Christian Academy hosting 'Taste of the World' on Saturday

The Northeast Christian Academy in Melfort is hosting a delicious fundraiser on the weekend.The Taste of the World cultural supper event will take place Saturday at Northeast Christian Fellowship on M...

Mar 13, 2020 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

U of S to “operate as usual,” considers remote classes

The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) issued a statement Wednesday afternoon on the "quickly evolving COVID-19" situation.In a release by University Communications, the U of S says they're focused o...

Mar 12, 2020 (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)

Province extends another offer to Sask. teachers

The provincial government is making a new offer to Saskatchewan's teachers.In a media release, the government said Wednesday that it's offering a four-year contract that includes a $1,500 one-time pay...

Mar 11, 2020 Education Minister Gordon Wyant. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)

A missed chance: Basketball playoffs hanging by a thread

The Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association's (SHSAA) looming Wednesday afternoon deadline for agreeance between the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation and the Saskatchewan Government is being me...

Mar 11, 2020 The 2019 St. Brieux Crusaders Basketball team celebrating their HOOPLA victory, something this year's team appears to be missing out on. (NorthEastNOW/ Aaron Schulze)

Focusing on mental wellness in Rose Valley

The Rose Valley and District Kinettes are hosting a community Mental Wellness Day next Friday.Chris Beaudry and Alexis Epp will bring their personal stories and experiences to the Rose Valley school f...

Mar 11, 2020 A day of focusing on mental wellness is coming up in Rose Valley. (Facebook/Rose Valley, Saskatchewan)

North East School Division outlines effects of teachers' sanctions

The North East School Division made some adjustments in light of Monday's announcement by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF).The organization announced teachers would begin withholding servic...

Mar 10, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Carlton High School artist set for historic first in P.A.

For some, the thought of their kids punching holes in and painting and drawing all over their bedroom walls might raise their blood pressure. But a Carlton Comprehensive Public High School student is ...

Mar 07, 2020 Carlton High's Maria Hirsi will become the first Indigenous high school female to get the John V. Hicks gallery all to herself. (Submitted/Maria Hirsi)

Teachers unimpressed with province’s proposal on classroom composition

The second meeting between the provincial government and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) in about a week had the teachers' representatives leaving less than impressed.The two sides are try...

Mar 06, 2020 Patrick Maze, Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation president. Mar. 5, 2020 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)

Education professor weighs in on changing classrooms

Imagine teaching a class where some students are still learning English, some have learning disabilities and others have diagnosed behavioural issues.That's how education experts describe the reality ...

Feb 29, 2020 (CJME News Staff)

“(They) don’t give a damn about the students:” students union holds rally to send a message to institution, province

Affordability and accessibility were the driving force of a small rally by University of Saskatchewan (U of S) students Thursday.Dozens gathered in front of the administration building overlooking the...

Feb 28, 2020 USSU along with U of S students held a small rally on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)