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Death knell for the Winnipeg school bells

Some Manitoba students are marking the end of the 2022-23 academic year without a final bell as silent school transitions grow in popularity.

Fort Gibraltar events on hold until engineer issues report

The venue welcomed about 2,000 children for its special programming between the months of May and June, on average.

Librarians speak against request for book ban in Brandon schools

A grandmother, with two dozen supporters, asked the Brandon School Division to get rid of books that discusses gender identity and sexuality.

First Nations teen’s traditional braid cut, sparking investigation

Grandmother Sophia Ballantyne said her grandson was sitting in the school cafeteria when he heard the sound of scissors.

CMU to offer social work program with Mennonite heart

What will set CMU program apart is the equal importance it places on faculty teaching and research duties.

Student art to fuel Drag the Red

A Winnipeg student's artwork has since been transformed into a design emblazoned on T-shirts, owing to support from his principal.

French immersion entry rules eased in Manitoba

The education department unveiled a policy document that outlines best practices and expectations for bilingual programming.

Prestigious research awards pay scholars less than minimum wage

Researchers at more than 40 universities held walkouts to draw attention to current funding levels making higher education inaccessible.

Tories give up plans to allocate funds based on student success

The government has been working on an accountability framework since the auditor general criticized their limited oversight of operations.

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Province takes tentative steps towards return of exams

More details about the rollout of Manitoba's new assessment schedule to public, independent and First Nations school leaders were released

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