education funding

*Updated with Quotes from Samantha Becotte* The tension between Saskatchewan’s teachers and the provincial government reached new heights today as Premier Scott Moe yesterday unveiled a significant education funding increase of $180 million. The move, strategically timed ahead of the budget’s official introduction on March 20th, was met with skepticism and accusations from the Saskatchewan […]

Saskatchewan is one of only two provinces in the country that is seeing a decrease in per student funding for education. According to a study from the Fraser Institute, when you factor in inflation, per student funding in Saskatchewan has dropped 11.6 percent between 2012 and 2021. Saskatchewan used to lead the country in this […]

On Saturday, roughly 3,000 people took over the front lawn of the Legislative building calling out the Sask. Party Government for their lack of investment in the public education system. The crowd consisted of executive officials, principals, teachers, supporting staff, workers’ unions like CUPE, parents, and children. “It’s time for the government to stop playing […]