Cancer touches everyone across Canada this weekend
Kate Jackman-Atkinson notes cancer affects all ages and backgrounds with one in three Canadians likely to be touched. The piece highlights improved survival from research, cites Terry Fox’s legacy, and previews fundraisers in Manitoba including the Terry Fox Run in multiple towns and the Minnedosa Run for the Cure with a fashion show and craft sale.
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Promotion or Retention Debate Shapes Canadian Schools
Michael Zwangstra argues social promotion weakens standards and harms long term outcomes. He cites the Baltimore Beginning School Study showing limited harm from retention, yet warns Ontario literacy gaps. He urges professional judgments over rigid no fail policies to preserve diploma meaning and student readiness.
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