EDUCATION · SECTION
Schools, higher education, students, school districts, education services, and related policy.
On September 20, 2026, the General Office of the CPC Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council released the 'Opinions on Classified Promotion of University Reform' to build a self-reliant higher education system.
The Nova Scotia government has terminated a $25 million partnership with Saint Mary's University aimed at transforming health care through data analytics. Officials cited unsatisfactory progress and fiscal constraints, leading to the non-renewal of approximately $11 million in unused funds.
A school shooting in Banga, South Cotabato, killed three students and injured eight others. The suspect, a 16-year-old student, used his father's pistol before taking his own life. Officials are urging stricter firearm storage following this and two other recent incidents.
The Government of Canada has launched the National AI Literacy Initiative in Edmonton, a key component of its national AI strategy. Delivered through a partnership with Amii, the program offers free training to students, educators, and workers.
Starting September 2026, Nova Scotia's school lunch program will cover all 372 public schools, including high schools, serving over 133,000 students with a budget exceeding $100 million.
