New Brunswick headlines
University enrolment continues to climb
Posted: October 28, 2010 | 
The latest university enrolment figures show overall enrolment is up almost four percent – 32,000 more, full-time students registered this fall than in 2009. At every level and in every region of the country, more young people are heading to university.
Changing fonts in teaching materials could boost performance: scientists
Posted: October 27, 2010 |
Schools could boost students’ performance by simply changing the font used in teaching materials.
18th Frontier College Reading Circle Conference in Toronto Nov. 12-13
Posted: October 27, 2010 |
Frontier College is pleased to announce the 18th Frontier College Reading Circle Conference, scheduled to take place on 12/13 November, 2010 (Friday and Saturday) at Frontier College (35 Jackes Avenue, Toronto).
ADHD report card: Quebec, Ontario, B.C. are failing Canada’s students
Posted: October 27, 2010 |
The first-ever report card released today on how Canada's special education systems recognize, identify and support students with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), reveals alarming results.
Using art to illustrate the process of First Nation storytelling
Posted: October 27, 2010 |
"I am very interested in different narrative threads and this idea that nothing ever completely finishes or ends and all things continue," Robin Brass says.
University stream asks students to ‘tap, pinch and type’ to earn degrees
Posted: October 26, 2010 |
While most university students will be reminded to put their cellphones away in class this year, one batch of first-year Carleton University students will be encouraged to tap, pinch and type to earn their degrees.
Celebrate Halloween with these spooky literacy tips
Posted: October 22, 2010 |
This Halloween, ABC Life Literacy Canada reminds families to practice literacy skills with some fun literacy tips, tricks and treats.
Number of First Nations students in first year at NBCC doubles in one year
Posted: October 15, 2010 |
ST. ANDREWS - Aboriginal high school students across New Brunswick should expect to hear from Pam Ward and her cohorts before the end of the academic year.
Finalists named for Governor General’s Literary Awards
Posted: October 13, 2010 |
Toronto, October 13, 2010 – The Canada Council for the Arts today announced the names of the 70 finalists for the 2010 Governor General's Literary Awards. Half of them are finalists for the first time, and they include authors, illustrators and translators from ages 25 to 74.
N.B. program aims to increase use of Maliseet language
Posted: October 12, 2010 |
With the Maliseet language nearing extinction, St. Mary's First Nation is launching the first adult immersion program of its kind in New Brunswick to bolster the number of native speakers.
Belinda Stronach Foundation to provide laptops for children aged 6-12 in Aboriginal communities
Posted: October 8, 2010 |
OTTAWA, Sept. 29 /CNW/ - The Belinda Stronach Foundation today announced it will distribute up to 5,000 laptops to children aged six to twelve in Aboriginal communities across Canada. With support from Vale, BMO Financial Group and the Government of Ontario, the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) Canada program leverages leading-edge technology combined with culturally relevant programming to deliver a unique platform of learning tools to Aboriginal children.
The future of the Canadian Council on Learning, according to Paul Cappon (PDF)
Posted: October 7, 2010 |
When, in January of the year, I annouced that the federal government had ceased all funding to the Canadian Council on Learning (CCL), I also pledged the Council to two important commitments: to attempt to find some funding to replace monies sourced through the Government of Canada, and to maintain CCL as a viable entry.
October is Canadian Library Month
Posted: October 7, 2010 |
The month of October is Canadian Library Month across the country with this year’s theme “Your Library: Your World: Opening Doors to the Future” emphasizing the ability of libraries to introduce new ideas, new stories, and new ways into the world around us through both traditional and emerging technologies.
Launch of the sixth annual Munsch at Home Contest, part of Family Literacy Day celebrations
Posted: October 6, 2010 |
In celebration of Family Literacy Day (January 27, 2011), ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to once again present The Munsch at Home Contest!
Basic Skills Resource Collection - LINCS: Literacy Information and Communication System, USA
Posted: October 4, 2010 |
The Basic Skills Resource Collection focuses on reading; writing; mathematics and numeracy; and health literacy resources that can improve instruction in basic skills.
Managing homework: New guide helps set ground rules for students, teachers
Posted: October 4, 2010 |
Homework shouldn't be about rote learning. The best kind deepens student understanding and builds essential skills.
AlphaPlus has updated its website
Posted: October 4, 2010 |
Well, it has taken us a while, but we’re delighted to announce that we have redesigned and updated our website.
Painting a Picture of Literacy: Document is NALD@Work's Feature of the Month
Posted: October 1, 2010 |
Community Literacy of Ontario (CLO) is a network of more than 100 community-based Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) agencies located in communities, both large and small, across that province.
Sharing the Power/A Manitoba Initiative: National conference, graduation Oct. 25-27 (PDF)
Posted: October 1, 2010 |
Portfolio development that incorporates the 9 Essential Skills has become a major resource throughout Manitoba for Aboriginal communities with a vision of education, training and employment.
Can't read, can't succeed: Opinion
Posted: October 1, 2010 |
The written word is so much a part of our lives that we take it for granted. Need to know how many headache pills to take? Read the label.
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