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How Social Media is used in school curriculum

🕔15:03, 19.Nov 2022

Social media has changed the world forever and it was just a matter of time before schools adapted and started using it in their curriculums. “Social media is also used to keep in contact with parents and inform them of

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PHOTO FRIDAY: When’s recess?

PHOTO FRIDAY: When’s recess?

🕔14:03, 1.May 2020

Canada geese rest in the deserted playground at Hugh Beaton elementary school in late April, 2020.  Photo by Zachary Balogh.

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Ontario teachers walking out of classrooms, onto sidewalks

Ontario teachers walking out of classrooms, onto sidewalks

🕔20:02, 23.Feb 2020

As students enjoyed a long weekend, teachers and support staff across the province protested amid negotiations with the Ontario government. It is the first time since 1997 that the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation, Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario, Ontario

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Report cards withheld for public board

Report cards withheld for public board

🕔12:54, 31.Jan 2020

Ongoing negotiations between the Ministry of Education and elementary teachers are having an impact on some aspects of education, with the Greater Essex County District School Board’s decision not to issue first term report cards As part of their work

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No oversized items on school buses

No oversized items on school buses

🕔12:16, 2.Dec 2019

Students relying on public school transportation might have to find a new way to transport oversized items.  If it does not fit into a backpack then elementary and secondary students will not be allowed to bring it on board-provided transportation.

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Public elementary, high school classes may be cancelled Wednesday if deal isn’t reached

Public elementary, high school classes may be cancelled Wednesday if deal isn’t reached

🕔12:06, 2.Dec 2019

Teachers at the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) await news of a potential walk-out if a tentative agreement is not reached after negotiations. If the walk-out occurs, the GECDSB will close all secondary and elementary schools for the

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Windsor-Essex students studying Indigenous literature

Windsor-Essex students studying Indigenous literature

🕔13:33, 13.Nov 2019

Students in Windsor public schools will soon be introduced to more Indigenous artists. The Greater Essex County District School Board is making changes to the Grade 11 literature curriculum to foster a greater understanding of Indigenous culture. Before, literature for

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Cellphone ban changes little in classrooms

Cellphone ban changes little in classrooms

🕔10:40, 8.Nov 2019

The Ford government’s cellphone ban came into effect Nov 4., but it is business as usual for Ontario classrooms that will see very little change as a result.  According to Scott Scantlebury, spokesman for the Greater Essex County School Board,

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County school buses cancelled due to fog

County school buses cancelled due to fog

🕔16:41, 19.Nov 2018

By Amos Johnson All school buses in the county were cancelled Monday morning due to fog and poor weather conditions. They will operate as normal in the afternoon. Student transportation for all county schools has been cancelled this morning due to

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Talk about sweater weather

Talk about sweater weather

🕔11:53, 16.Feb 2018

By Ryan Jones Students and employees of the Greater Essex County District School Board are bundling up to combat climate change. The first Thursday in February is known as Sweater Day, which kicks off  sweater month. People wear sweaters to

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Digital dependency

Digital dependency

🕔11:33, 24.Mar 2017

By Alyssa Horrobin In a time where technology is advancing and being consumed more than ever, it is important for people to set limits for themselves to avoid negative effects. Some see too much of this consumption becoming an issue of mental

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