Education
School board official responds to employer’s criticisms of education today
A superintendent of learning at the local school board is urging employers to reflect on the great students they have… Continue reading “School board official responds to employer’s criticisms of education today”
Frost students out in cold as union fights precarious work
It’s 8:40 am on the coldest day of fall so far this year. There should be scores of students entering… Continue reading “Frost students out in cold as union fights precarious work”
Fleming president says college tries to stay on top of skills employers need
One of the key challenges for Lindsay and Kawartha Lakes is the growing skills shortage. It’s affecting area employers who… Continue reading “Fleming president says college tries to stay on top of skills employers need”
Local EQAO results: Grade 3 math, reading, writing improves; Grade 6 math drops again
Trillium Lakelands District School Board is seeing advancement in Grade 3 reading, writing, and math, while still being challenged by… Continue reading “Local EQAO results: Grade 3 math, reading, writing improves; Grade 6 math drops again”
Hope says Lindsay residents will ‘rise up and contribute’ with basic income
The leader of Trillium Lakelands District School Board has positioned himself squarely in favour of Lindsay’s basic income pilot, saying… Continue reading “Hope says Lindsay residents will ‘rise up and contribute’ with basic income”
Fleming College president wonders if Frost enrollment will grow during basic income trial
Sir Sandford Fleming College President Tony Tilly says the upcoming basic income pilot in Lindsay is “exciting” – and he… Continue reading “Fleming College president wonders if Frost enrollment will grow during basic income trial”
Teaching math: ‘We have lost sight of the need for balance,’ says director of education
The director of education for Trillium Lakelands District School Board, Larry Hope, is calling for more balance in the curriculum… Continue reading “Teaching math: ‘We have lost sight of the need for balance,’ says director of education”
