Manitoba Education outlines math progress and renewal plan
Education and Training Minister Linda McIntosh presented results from the national School Achievement Indicators Program showing Manitoba students aged 13 and 16 maintained math achievement from 1993 to 1997 though slightly below the national average. The province will introduce a new math curriculum, standards tests at grades 3 and 6 and senior 1 and 4, with a focus on problem solving and stronger core subjects to raise performance.
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Costume display at Rossburn Library highlights Ukrainian garments
A five panel photo exhibit at Rossburn Regional Library from March 17 to 19 presents four of over twenty regional Ukrainian women’s costumes. Panels show completed outfits and detailed close ups with text, diagrams and explanations from the Ukrainian Museum of Canada collection.
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Computers topic at Northwest Rural Women's Conference
Karen Walker reports the Northwest Rural Women's Conference at the Russell Inn on March 27 and 28 features computer hardware and internet sessions with Ron Pulo Miles Lomax and Bob Christie. Local business panelists include Louise Miller Mary Lou Lazaruk and Joan Steinwalt with a breakfast buffet and keynote Les Kletke on Wok Your Dog.
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