Tag: Education
Ontario college faculty union gives notice of labour action Jan. 9
The union representing Ontario’s college faculties says it could begin some form of labour action next Thursday. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union will be in a legal strike position as of Saturday but has to give five days’ notice before embarking on a strike. OPSEU said it gave the necessary notice Friday. The union […]
Thames Valley board selling surplus properties to trim $16.5M deficit
The cash-strapped Thames Valley District school board plans to sell surplus properties to cut its mounting $16.5-million deficit, its leader says. âWe have a few properties of vacant land across the district under consideration,â said Bill Tucker, the board’s interim director. The board will meet in sessions closed to the public to discuss selling the […]
Lifestyle changes cut dementia risk in half of cases: London research
Get off the couch, go for a walk, get your hearing checked and get a good nightâs sleep.Â
Michigan ‘lifelong education’ department turns 1, touting growth in free pre-K, college
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has pushed for expanded pre-K access and more adults with college degrees. Her new department sees signs of success….