A recent cyber incident at TDSB may have compromised student data from 1985 to 2024, raising concerns among parents and officials alike. TDSB Cyber Incident May Have Exposed Student Data Dating Back to 1985 Toronto: So, there’s been a bit of a scare at the Toronto District School Board. Apparently, a cyber incident in December…
A major data breach at Ontario schools has revealed sensitive information dating back decades, raising serious privacy concerns. Cyber Incident at Ontario’s Largest School Board Exposes Data Since 1985 Toronto: So, there’s been a pretty big data breach affecting schools in Ontario. It looks like sensitive info from students all the way back to 1985…
The privacy commissioner is worried about a recent data breach affecting students’ personal information across Canada Canada’s Privacy Watchdog Raises Concerns Over Student Data Breach Halifax: So, there’s been a bit of a scare regarding student data in Canada. The federal privacy watchdog, Philippe Dufresne, is pretty worried about a data breach linked to a…
Jennifer Craft is shocked after being asked to repay a bursary from 1996, claiming she followed all the rules back then. Decades After Ontario Child-Care Bursary, Woman Told to Repay Funds She Used for School Peterborough: Jennifer Craft thought she did everything right. Back in 1996, she got a child-care bursary to help with daycare…
Canadian universities are grappling with significant budget cuts due to a reduction in international student permits Universities Face Major Cuts Following International Student Permit Cap Ottawa: So, Canadian colleges and universities are really feeling the pinch right now. The government has slashed international student permits, and it’s causing a financial mess. People in the education…
A recent study reveals a troubling rise in anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments among Quebec high school students Intolerance Toward LGBTQ+ Individuals Increasing in Quebec Schools Montreal: A new study has found that anti-LGBTQ+ feelings are on the rise among high school students in Quebec. It’s pretty concerning, right? GRIS-Montréal, an LGBTQ+ advocacy group, shared these findings based…
Discover how schools assess weather conditions to decide on snow days How Schools Determine If It’s a Snow Day Decision Process Halifax: When a snowstorm rolls in, everyone’s buzzing about whether school’s canceled. It’s a classic question that gets everyone on edge. I chatted with Lindsey Bunin from the Halifax Regional Centre for Education. She…
Quebec faces a growing reliance on unqualified teachers amid a severe shortage Tough Lesson: Thousands of Unqualified Teachers in Quebec Schools Montreal: So, there’s this situation in Quebec where a lot of teachers are working without the proper qualifications. Monique Henry, for instance, has been teaching English for nearly 20 years but never got officially…
A data breach affecting school boards across Canada has raised concerns Canadian School Boards Hit by Cyber Incident Involving Third Party Toronto: So, there’s been a bit of a scare with school boards in Canada. A data breach has hit several provinces, and it’s all about a software called PowerSchool. This app is used to…
The University of Alberta has rebranded its DEI policy to ACB, focusing on access, community, and belonging after extensive consultations. University of Alberta Refreshes DEI Policy, Now Called ACB Edmonton: The University of Alberta is shaking things up a bit. They’ve decided to rename their diversity, equity, and inclusion policy to “access, community, and belonging.”…