student performance

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B.C. parents confused by government’s new ‘descriptive’ grading

Sixty-four per cent of B.C. parents were unable to correctly identify the term “emerging" from a list of options.


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Teacher union wrong to oppose partnership between Saskatchewan schools

If teacher unions wish to stay relevant, they should drop their mantra that government schools are underfunded.


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More money hasn’t improved B.C. schools

Operational spending is comprised mainly of salaries and benefits for teachers.


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Toronto school board’s Chromebook fixation will damage student ability to learn

There’s a strong association between poor math scores and distraction from electronic devices including tablets and laptops.


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Ontario education spending up but student performance is down

Many of the province's curriculum guides are confusing and lack sufficient content.


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Pressure to enact smartphone restrictions spurs change among provinces

The typical teenager receives 237 smartphone notifications per day or approximately 15 per hour.


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Nova Scotia government’s smartphone restrictions don’t go nearly far enough

Six out of 10 students said they were distracted by the digital devices of other students in math class.