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Over 110 underprivileged African students to study at UBC thanks to $25 million MasterCard donation
From the Vancouver Sun:
More than 110 underprivileged students from Africa will get to study at the University of B.C. thanks to a $25 million donation from MasterCard Foundation.
The students will receive comprehensive scholarships to live and learn at the university starting this fall as part of the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program, according to a news release Thursday from UBC.
Vancouver Technical secondary school teacher wins MusiCounts Teacher of the Year award
Mark Reid (photo from Vancouver Sun article)
A Vancouver music teacher, Mark Reid, has won $10,000 cheque and a $10,000 for Vancouver Technical secondary school’s music program.
According to the Vancouver Sun article, “MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award recognizes the work of dedicated teachers who inspire students through their musical teachings.”
B.C. Needs More French Teachers
A report released by The Canadian Parents for French indicates that French language education in B.C. needs to improve in the following three areas:
- “program access”
- “providing for students with learning disabilities”
- “dealing with a shortage of qualified French teachers”
To read the entire Vancouver Sun article, written by Kim Pemberton, please click here.
UNICEF Report Indicates Canada Needs to Improve Childhood Well-Being
A recent CBC News article reported the latest results of a UNICEF survey, which ranked Canada 17th out of 29 nations with regard to childhood well-being.
Click here to read the story.
Downtown Eastside school striving for excellence in the midst of poverty
Interesting article in today’s Vancouver Sun about educating and providing hope for children in Vancouver’s poorest neighbourhood. Vonnie Hutchingson, the principal of Sir William Macdonald elementary school on East Hastings Street, is aiming for the school to be “a vibrant educational institution” with the help of local donations to bring technology to the classroom.