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April 11, 2025

Manitoba Government Introduces Universal Early Reading Screening Tools to Ensure No Student is Left Behind

Excerpt: "Beginning in the fall of 2025, a significant number of school divisions will begin a pilot, noted the minister, with full implementation in all school divisions in fall 2026. All students will be screened in early fall for at least three consecutive years between kindergarten to Grade 4. A second screening will take place in the spring, which will be optional for students that meet benchmarks in the fall. School divisions will select from standardized evidence-based screening tools to ensure the program is reliable and can predict students who may be at risk of future reading difficulties including dyslexia."
April 11, 2025

Comparative Overview of Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Programs Across Canadian Provinces and Territories

This chart summarizes Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten programs across Canada’s provinces and territories. It compares program auspice, schedules, age groups, and enrollment criteria. It shows whether attendance is mandatory, participation rates, curriculum and pedagogy guidelines, staff qualifications, and parent fees. It also notes whether programs receive federal support through the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care agreements. This resource helps policymakers, educators, and parents understand regional differences and identify areas for improvement in early learning.
April 4, 2025

More Child-Care Spaces for Pictou County

Excerpt: "The YMCA of Pictou County and Citizens for a Health Pictou County are partnering with the Province to provide 70 more child-care spaces. The $2.7 million investment in infrastructure work gives families in the area more options and improved access to child care. “We know families are eager for child care that is close to home,” said Marco MacLeod, MLA for Pictou West, on behalf of Brendan Maguire, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development. “These new spaces in Pictou County create more options for Nova Scotians in these communities as we work toward our goal of creating 9,500 new child-care spaces by March 31, 2026.”"
April 3, 2025

Manitoba Government Invests $6 Million in Park Community Centre

Excerpt: "The Manitoba government is investing $6 million to support a revitalized Park Community Centre and non-profit child-care facility in downtown Brandon, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced here today. “This investment in the Park Community Centre creates a new option for working families looking for affordable daycare services in downtown Brandon,” said Simard. “Once completed, the Park Community Centre will offer a safe and inclusive place to enjoy rec services, cultural and social events and a brand-new licensed daycare centre.” A key component of the redevelopment of the Park Community Centre will be a licensed, non-profit child-care facility, ensuring more families in Brandon have access to affordable, high-quality care close to home, noted the minister."