Economy, Education, Tech
March 02, 2023
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ChatGPT wouldn’t exist without Canadian AI pioneers. Why one fears for the future – National | Globalnews.ca

When ChatGPT was released late last year, people around the world suddenly awoke to the major advancements going on in the world of artificial intelligence (AI). For many, what once seemed like a science fiction fantasy was now reality. In truth, the technology behind the groundbreaking chatbot had been brewing behind the scenes in research […]

Education
March 01, 2023
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StudentFinance nabs $41M to help Europeans upskill for in-demand jobs

اسٹوڈنٹ فنانسایک یورپی فنٹیک جو نام نہاد کے ذریعے افراد کے لیے تعلیمی پروگراموں کو فنڈ فراہم کرتا ہے۔ آمدنی کے حصول کے معاہدے، نے فنڈنگ ​​کے سلسلے A راؤنڈ میں €39 ملین ($41 ملین) اکٹھا کیا ہے۔ 2019 میں اسپین سے قائم کیا گیا، اسٹوڈنٹ فنانس کے ساتھ شراکت دار تعلیمی اداروں اس طرح […]

Education
February 24, 2023
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Five tips to help manage behavior in young children

As educators, managing student behavior is a challenge that has been further complicated since the pandemic. Lety Valero, an instructor with Conscious Discipline, provides tips for adults on how to model behavior for young children. Valero emphasizes the importance of being assertive, giving clear directions and emphasizing what children should be doing, rather than what […]

Education
February 23, 2023
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B.C. teacher’s licence suspended for dragging student from class | Globalnews.ca

David Wesley St. Clair Reid, a B.C. teacher, had his teaching certificate suspended for seven days after he physically removed a student with specialized learning needs from his classroom in February 2021. The student had \”well-documented designations and an individual education plan\” that Reid was not familiar with, and when the student became agitated, Reid […]

Education
February 23, 2023
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Quebec Premier Legault won’t meet election promise to offer pre-kindergarten – Montreal | Globalnews.ca

Quebec Premier François Legault is defending his government\’s failure to meet a key campaign promise of offering kindergarten classes beginning at four years old to all the province\’s children. The Coalition Avenir Québec party originally promised to open 5,000 classes within five years, but that target was later dropped to 2,600 classes by 2025-26. Education […]

Education
February 23, 2023
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Campaign against trafficking of children, youth launches in Winnipeg – Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca

Winnipeg Police, the Manitoba RCMP and the Joy Smith Foundation are raising awareness of human trafficking in recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. The campaign, “See the Trafficking Signs”, provides resources to parents, educators and caregivers to watch for red flags that could indicate a young person is being forced or lured into sexual […]

Education
February 23, 2023
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St. Charles Elementary School’s ‘Anti-Bullying Crew’ spreads positivity on Pink Shirt day – Montreal | Globalnews.ca

At St. Charles elementary school in Pierrefonds, eleven Grade 6 students are part of the “Anti-Bullying Crew”, wearing pink from head to toe and teaching younger students how to deal with cases of bullying on Pink Shirt Day. The ABC initiative, started 3 years ago by special education technician Alicia Marolly, promotes empathy and understanding, […]

Education
February 23, 2023
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Calgary school buses up and running despite weather – Calgary | Globalnews.ca

After a day of school cancellations due to extreme cold, yellow buses are back in action for Calgary schools. Despite the return of service, families should still prepare for potential delays due to the ongoing cold weather. The Calgary Board of Education has urged parents to dress their children appropriately and not leave them alone […]

Education
February 23, 2023
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Teacher stabbed to death by secondary school pupil in France

[ A teacher has been stabbed to death in France by a secondary school pupil, according to French authorities and media reports. he teenager has been arrested by police, the prosecutor of Bayonne said. The attacker has severe mental health issues, a top government official suggested. The boy heard voices telling him to kill the […]

Economy, Education, Tech
February 23, 2023
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China regulators rein in AI chatbots over fears of uncensored replies: report

[ Chinese regulators have reportedly told the country’s tech giants not to offer access to AI chatbot ChatGPT over fears the tool will give “uncensored replies” to politically sensitive questions. That’s according to a report from Nikkei Asia citing “people with direct knowledge of the matter.” Nikkei says Chinese regulators told tech firms Tencent and Ant […]