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How some students with disabilities avoid the 'transition cliff' after high school
As they approach graduation, most high schoolers are busy learning, training and planning their futures. But disabled students have fewer opportunities. Experts want more programs made available to help them transition into adulthood.
Teacher shortages persisted this school year. What's being done to fill the gap for the next?
Kids facing one substitute teacher after another. French taught by a non-speaker. Uncertified adults supervising classrooms. What's behind teacher shortages that plagued this school year and what's being done to improve the situation for the next?
Extreme heat has schools in Ontario, Quebec straining to keep kids cool as year winds down
As the first major heat event of the season hits while class is in session for many students, it's drawing renewed attention to the cooling challenges faced by schools today when temperatures bubble up into alarming territory.
Canadian schools urged to buy local, but some supplies aren't available nearby
Some Quebec teachers worry buy-local directives introduced to counter tariff turmoil with the U.S. could hinder access to classroom supplies and other items schools rely on and can't find locally.
Too many schools still asking why, not how to implement Indigenous curriculum, says son of late TRC chair
Teaching K-12 students about residential schools is just one step toward reconciliation, according to Niigaan Sinclair and other educators, who say incorporating Indigenous perspectives throughout schooling is needed all year long.
Car insurance is getting pricier. 5 ways to try lowering your premium
While not the most exciting household expense, car insurance is a necessity for drivers. Amid a rising cost of insurance, experts say taking the time to review your driving habits and policy details can mean a welcome difference in what you pay.
School boards hit with ransom demands linked to PowerSchool cyberattack
Canada's largest school board and others across North America have received ransom demands connected to the massive PowerSchool cybersecurity breach that hit during the winter break — this after the company paid hackers a ransom to delete the stolen data.
As adults, making friends can be challenging. Here are 6 steps to help you find your squad
Adulthood puts up a host of challenges to new friendships, from limited time after work and family obligations to shrinking social networks with age. People may realize years have passed since they've truly connected with friends. So, what's a grown-up seeking a solid squad or BFF to do?
The news cycle is tumultuous. News satirists aim to deliver the laughs people 'need so badly'
Given a federal election campaign, whiplash over tariffs, a mercurial leader to the south, plus a steady stream of everything else going on in the world, satirists think humour can be the balm we need.
Video games are spotty at getting Black hair right. Black artists are forging ahead to fix that
Portraying Black hair authentically hasn't seemed top of mind in many video games and digital media productions, but Black-led initiatives to help designers and developers better understand Afro-textured hair and hairstyles are driving change behind the scenes.