Tag: Public Education
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Vancouver residents motivated to prepare for disasters, but seek more support and connection
Vancouver residents take steps to prepare for disasters—but gaps remain Vancouverites are increasingly taking steps to prepare for earthquakes, wildfire smoke and other emergencies, but they say clearer information and stronger community ties are still needed to feel truly ready. A recent study by the University of British Columbia (UBC) in partnership with the City…
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Alberta Premier unveils plan to pay parents during teacher strike
Overview: Contingency measures as talks stall As Alberta braces for a potential teacher strike, the provincial government announced a contingency package aimed at easing the disruption for families with students under 12. Finance Minister Nate Horner said the government would offer a $30-per-day-per-child payment to eligible families, retroactive to the start of the walkout if…
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World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefit: Timely Release Backed by Gonzales
Overview: Timely Release of the World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefit Philippine lawmakers, led by House Assistant Minority Leader Christopher Sheen Gonzales, have guaranteed the timely release of the World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefit (WTDIB), totaling ₱955 million. The funds are earmarked for more than 950,000 public school teachers under the Department of Education (DepEd) and…