Education

SGI refreshes drivers on school zone driving

School zones will be a much busier place now that the school year is underway.SGI is reminding drivers to slow down to help keep the kids safe, and also that school zone speeds will now be enforced."W...

Sep 08, 2020

Government approves $51 million in additional funding for safe return to school

The Government of Saskatchewan has approved more funding to schools in the province for equipment, staff and cleaning supplies.According to a media release, the government announced $51 million for Sa...

Sep 08, 2020

STF asks educators to stay away from extracurricular activities as opening date looms

Don't volunteer for extracurricular activities.That's what the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) is telling its members as staff and students prepare for the first day of school on Sept. 8.In a ...

Sep 02, 2020

University of Sask. students prepare for school year

University of Saskatchewan students have spent the last few days preparing for the upcoming school year, with many of them moving into residence from in and out of the province.For students who have a...

Aug 31, 2020

Gov't info package details illness protocols ahead of new school year

The Government of Saskatchewan has given new details on how schools should respond if a student, teacher of other member of staff become ill once the new year gets underway Sept.8.The Ministry of Educ...

Aug 27, 2020

Back-to-school safety plan developed for Hutterite colonies

Health authorities in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba, along with the Hutterian Safety Council and local school divisions, have come up with a plan they believe will keep people safe when schools r...

Aug 26, 2020

All back-to-school plans to be released Wednesday

Parents are to know Wednesday all of the details of what they can expect when their children return to the classroom on Sept. 8.The provincial government gave a deadline of Aug. 26 for schools to fina...

Aug 26, 2020

School districts navigate back-to-school guidelines

The provincial government is leaving the bulk of back-to-school planning to the 27 individual school divisions.As of Tuesday, there are two levels of guidelines for divisions to work within.The Chinoo...

Aug 13, 2020

Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centres experience surge in demand

Sun West School Division's superintendent of technology knew he'd see an increase in demand for student online learning options this fall because of the COVID-19 pandemic.What he didn't know, was how ...

Aug 12, 2020

From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

Plans are being made across the country for how to safely send students back to school in the fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Here is a look at what the various provinces have said ...

Aug 11, 2020