News - Kelvin Goertzen

Steinbach MLA and Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government is establishing a new resource centre to support remote learning across the province.

Steinbach MLA and Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government is moving ahead with plans for single collective bargaining between all school divisions and their teachers through the proposed public schools amendment and Manitoba Teachers’ Society amendment act.

Steinbach MLA and Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2020-21 Manitoba’s Excellence in Education Awards to recognize achievements in education.

Steinbach MLA and Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government is providing direct support and funding to ensure safe and healthy learning environments.

Steinbach MLA and Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government has prepared a number of informational materials for students, parents and teachers as they prepare for a safe and informed return to the classroom.

Steinbach MLA and Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that a special $100 million Safe Schools fund is being created by the Manitoba government to ensure safe and healthy learning environments this fall.

Steinbach MLA and Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that as the September 8 return to classrooms for Manitoba students draws closer, school divisions are working to ensure safe and fulfilling learning experiences, and releasing their detailed plans.

Steinbach MLA and Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government is releasing practice guidance and protocols to ensure students, teachers and families know what to expect upon returning to classrooms in September and to provide consistency across schools.

Steinbach MLA and Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government will provide up to $100,000 to renew and extend a funding agreement for 2020-21 for the Respect in School (RIS) program, which offers online curriculum training at no cost to adults working with students in public, funded independent, non-funded independent and First Nations schools.

Steinbach MLA and Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that classroom learning will resume on Sept. 8 for all students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 at schools across Manitoba following last spring’s suspension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.