Grading Our Schools

• Scientists unravel how kids learn math, 1st grade abilities key to skills later on

  WASHINGTON – We know a lot about how babies learn to talk, and youngsters learn to read. Now scientists are unraveling the earliest building blocks of math — and what children know about numbers as they begin first grade seems to play a big role in how well they do everyday calculations later on. The...

  Education

  Mar 26, 2013
  
• Alberta student performance results continue to rise

  Alberta’s schools are showing great results in provincial achievement tests and diploma exams. However, this method of student assessment could be changing.

  Education

  Oct 2, 2012
  
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• Undergrad tuition up five per cent this year, more than triple inflation

  OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says tuition fees for full-time students in undergraduate programs are five per cent higher for the academic year starting this fall than they were last year.

  Sep 12, 2012
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• Fact file: Top universities in the world

  <p>Here’s a quick look at the top 20 institutions in the <a title="2012 QS World University Rankings" href="http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/201213-qs-world-university-rankings-tale-two-cities" target="_blank">2012 QS World University Rankings</a>.</p> <p> </p>

  Sep 11, 2012
• Global Facebook fans share their views about technology in schools

  TORONTO - In an earlier story, Global News revealed the findings of an exclusive Ipsos-Reid poll that said that 70 per cent of Canadians said there isn’t enough money being spent on public education in elementary schools.

  Sep 11, 2012
• Reality check: How much funding is invested and how much is needed for First Nations schools?

  Activists championing the cause for improving First Nations education have argued that Ottawa is shortchanging students on reserve, but Aboriginal Affairs has remained steadfast that its millions of dollars of funding have offered plenty of financial support.

  Education

  Sep 11, 2012
• Canada ranks highest for number of college degrees, sees gender gap in jobs: report

  A new report ranks Canada first when it comes to adults with a college degree and third in percentage of public money spent on higher education, but highlights a gender gap when it comes to full-time jobs.

  Education

  Sep 11, 2012
• First Nations students shortchanged by lack of funding support, advocates say

  Chelsea Edwards isn’t looking forward to the start of another school year. While her peers across the country are shopping for backpacks and school supplies, the 17-year-old from Attawapiskat First Nation is filling her suitcases with clothes, books and anything she’ll need for another year away from home.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2012
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• Fact file: Top 20 universities in the world

  <p>Here’s a quick look at the top 20 institutions in the <a title="2012 QS World University Rankings" href="http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/201213-qs-world-university-rankings-tale-two-cities" target="_blank">2012 QS World University Rankings</a>.</p> <p> </p>

  Sep 11, 2012
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• Two of Canada’s universities ranked top 20 in the world

  For the first time ever, two Canadian institutions have been featured among the global elite of the top 700 ranked universities.

  Sep 11, 2012