Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba
71 Curry Place R3T 2N2 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

"A month ago, Minister of Education Kelvin Goertzen introduced Bill 64, titled The Education Modernization Act. According to Goertzen, the bill will 'ensure that the education system is focused on providing the best outcome for students in Manitoba.' Contrary to normal practice, this bill was then withheld from public scrutiny, leading to rampant speculation concerning its possible contents." ttps://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/analysis/time-to-lift-shroud-from-bill-64-573394491.html

Because of her diverse experiences working with children and youth, Elvina discovered that she loves teaching and is now working to become a senior-years biology and French teacher. Choose innovation. Become a Teacher. Find out more at our information session, Jan. 20. Register here: https://umanitoba.ca//register-now-bachelor-education-info https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUysUX_Lx6k

Dr. Meghan Azad is regarded internationally as being amongst the foremost experts in breast feeding and maternal child health. She was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2020 by the Women's Executive Network. Congratulations Meghan!

Read here about supports for students. https://news.umanitoba.ca/support-for-um-students-whats-av/

History teacher Chris Young is one of six recipients of the Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching for a project in which Kelvin High School students made the Winnipeg General Strike come alive on its 100th anniversary. https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//strike-project-a-labour

"Support for a prolonged winter break for Manitoba students is gaining traction as health officials and educators consider ways to stem the spread of COVID-19 after the holiday season." https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//prolonged-holiday-break

Province to launch rapid COVID testing in schools. https://www.cbc.ca//premier-brian-pallister-rapid-covid19-

Are you interested in pursuing a career in Education? Register for our virtual info session on Nov 25 to learn how to apply, what it’s like studying Education at #UManitoba and career opportunities across Manitoba. https://bit.ly/2Kh5Mht

Kendall is sharing her passion for coaching and tutoring with the next generation of learners as a human-ecology teacher. Share your passion, become a teacher. To learn more, sign up for our next information session on Nov. 25: https://umanitoba.ca//register-now-bachelor-education-info https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoMbYR5I-xk&ab

"Grade 7-12 students will temporarily move to remote learning in the new year, as part of the province’s plan to ensure COVID-19 cases don’t spike after the holidays should people defy public health advice and get together." https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//grades-7-12-to-learn-re

"Elementary students are training for a year-long performance of outdoor phys-ed rain or shine, wind chill or humidex." https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//phys-ed-under-the-big-t

Julian wants to become a senior-years music teacher and be a role model, inspiring the next generation of learners. Find out how you can pursue a successful career in education by registering for our information session, noon, on Nov. 25. https://bit.ly/36GIoSh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsUZE4B-yzw

Congratulations, Assistant Prof. Merli Tamtik on your Catalyst Award. Presented by the Canadian Bureau for International Education, the award recognizes individuals for bringing cutting-edge knowledge to the field of international education. More details to come!

"Recognizing that remote learning may not work for everyone can allow school boards and schools to prepare safe accommodations," writes UM Faculty of Education PhD student Michael Baker. https://theconversation.com/students-with-disabilities-shou

UMFA bargaining updates: Classes continueUMFA agrees to bring UM offer to its membership. https://news.umanitoba.ca/umfa-bargaining-updates/

Final agreement reached between UM and UMFA. Agreement now final & classes continue as normal. https://news.umanitoba.ca/umfa-bargaining-updates/

Assistant Prof. Merli Tamtik has been presented with a Catalyst Award for individuals bringing cutting-edge knowledge to the field of international education. Read the story herehttps://news.umanitoba.ca/prof-presented-research-award/

Emma Curry is an early years BEd teacher candidate who loves to teach and wants to make a difference in the lives of children. To learn how you can become a successful teacher, click the link to sign up for our next information session on Nov. 25: https://umanitoba.ca//register-now-bachelor-education-info https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2cl-_G-xBk&ab