The Manitoba government will increase funding for public schools by $25.5 million or 2.2 per cent in 2012-13 and expand successful new programs that are giving students more of the attention and support they need.
September is back to school month and RCMP would like to offer some back to school safety tips to help ensure the safety of Manitoba students.
The Manitoba government is proposing legislative amendments that would ensure prospective homebuyers in new residential areas have the most accurate information available on the location of future school sites.
The province is helping parents to enrich the lives of children through organized and supervised arts and cultural activities by introducing a new Children’s Arts and Cultural Activity Tax Credit.
Premier Greg Selinger announced a $94.2-million investment in public school capital projects to address priorities such as planning new schools, and building gymnasiums and child-care facilities.
Education Minister Nancy Allan is welcoming back students and teachers this week as schools open today and most students return to classes by Thursday.
Sam Grauer of Steinbach, is announcing his intention to run for the Hanover School Division Board of Trustees – Ward 4.
A replacement school in Woodlands, a new autobody and welding shop in Morris and a new heavy-duty equipment mechanics shop in Swan Valley are among the major projects included in years two of Manitoba’s record four-year, $310-million, public-schools capital plan to strengthen student health and safety, Education Minister Nancy Allan announced.
Steinbach MLA, Kelvin Goertzen, says any strict no-fail policy in Manitoba schools has received an overwhelming thumbs down from residents of the City of Steinbach.
Parents across Manitoba will have access to daily online updates about unusual absentee rates at their children’s schools and in their school divisions, Education, Citizenship and Youth Minister Peter Bjornson announced.