# skilled trades (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover skilled trades. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Principal's Role in Collective Efficacy and Student Outcomes](https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/the-principals-role-in-collective-efficacy-and-student-outcomes) _2026-09-29 · Education Week - K-12 education news and information_ Learn practical strategies that help principals translate their confidence into stronger collective teacher efficacy and student outcomes. ## [Attendance Isn't an Attendance Problem](https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/attendance-isnt-an-attendance-problem) _2026-09-21 · Education Week - K-12 education news and information_ Boost attendance by strengthening relationships, belonging, and support with practical strategies from Doug Fisher & Nancy Frey. ## [Early Childhood Education: Building Essential Skills for Success](https://www.edweek.org/events/k-12-essentials-forum/early-childhood-education-building-essential-skills-for-success) _2026-09-17 · Education Week - K-12 education news and information_ Join this free virtual event to examine the biggest challenges in supporting young children, from preschool through elementary school. ## [Mysterious note left behind after hit-and-run, police searching for suspect](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/crime/mystery-hit-and-run-suspect-alberta-police/wcm/48ecfe6b-7414-4bb5-b488-287dcaeee457) _2026-08-21 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ RCMP said that the collision did "significant damage" to the victim's vehicle and while a note was left, no contact information was provided. ## [How to Nurture Teacher Retention in Far-Flung Rural Districts](https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-to-nurture-teacher-retention-in-far-flung-rural-districts/2026/08) _2026-08-21 · Education Week - K-12 education news and information_ Working conditions and community involvement can top pay for rural educators. ## [Nebraska's Largest School District Asks Police to Not Use Electric Shock Gloves on Students](https://www.edweek.org/leadership/nebraskas-largest-school-district-asks-police-to-not-use-electric-shock-gloves-on-students/2026/08) _2026-08-21 · Education Week - K-12 education news and information_ Omaha's superintendent made the request after a report that federal immigration officials planned to to use the tools. ## [Facing 'Techlash,' How Should Schools Talk to Parents About Tech Use?](https://www.edweek.org/technology/facing-techlash-how-should-schools-talk-to-parents-about-tech-use/2026/08) _2026-08-21 · Education Week - K-12 education news and information_ A school communications expert explains how schools should approach their messaging around tech. ## [Why This Governor Wants to Ban H-1B Visas for Teachers—and Why Schools Use Them](https://www.edweek.org/leadership/why-this-governor-wants-to-ban-h-1b-visas-for-teachers-and-why-schools-use-them/2026/08) _2026-08-21 · Education Week - K-12 education news and information_ Gov. Greg Abbott wants to ban schools from using H-1B visas to hire international teachers, a strategy used to fill key staffing gaps. ## [Funding, Tech, Politics: Here’s What's Weighing on District Leaders This Year](https://www.edweek.org/leadership/funding-tech-politics-heres-whats-weighing-on-district-leaders-this-year/2026/08) _2026-08-21 · Education Week - K-12 education news and information_ Superintendents worry that funding challenges may overshadow student growth. ## [Why ‘Just Ask for Help’ Isn't Enough for Teens—and What Schools Can Do Instead (Opinion)](https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-why-just-ask-for-help-isnt-enough-for-teens-and-what-schools-can-do-instead/2026/08) _2026-08-21 · Education Week - K-12 education news and information_ Mental health messaging is out of step with what students actually need, explains one high schooler. ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/d9ATP3IwQsN3) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [What Should Science Education Look Like 10 Years From Now? (Opinion)](https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-what-should-science-education-look-like-10-years-from-now/2026/08) _2026-08-21 · Education Week - K-12 education news and information_ Science instruction has already had some big changes in the past decade. Where is it going next? ## [How to Help When Families Can't Afford School Supplies](https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-to-help-when-families-cant-afford-school-supplies/2026/08) _2026-08-20 · Education Week - K-12 education news and information_ Inflation and other economic challenges are making back-to-school shopping more costly. ## [Schools Spend Billions on AI, But Struggle to Figure Out What’s Worth Buying](https://www.edweek.org/technology/schools-spend-billions-on-ai-but-struggle-to-figure-out-whats-worth-buying/2026/08) _2026-08-20 · Education Week - K-12 education news and information_ Some school district officials feel overwhelmed by the array of choices of AI learning tools. ## [Teachers Are Facing More Aggression at Work. How Can Schools Protect Them?](https://www.edweek.org/leadership/teachers-are-facing-more-aggression-at-work-how-can-schools-protect-them/2026/08) _2026-08-20 · Education Week - K-12 education news and information_ Teachers feel less victimized when they have their principal's support ## [Does Pre-K Give Kids a Lasting Edge? Here's What the Latest Study Says](https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/does-pre-k-give-kids-a-lasting-edge-heres-what-the-latest-study-says/2026/08) _2026-08-20 · Education Week - K-12 education news and information_ Several researchers have studied the effects of pre-K on future academic success, with mixed results. ## [How a School Bus Will Serve as a Sensory Reprieve for Little Learners](https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-a-school-bus-will-serve-as-a-sensory-reprieve-for-little-learners/2026/08) _2026-08-20 · Education Week - K-12 education news and information_ A rural Head Start program will deploy the bus to give young kids tools to manage their emotions. ## [How Is an IEP Different From a 504 Plan? At-a-Glance Guide](https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/how-is-an-iep-different-from-a-504-plan-at-a-glance-guide/2026/08) _2026-08-20 · Education Week - K-12 education news and information_ The support plans are crucial for students with disabilities to access the same curriculum, educational experiences as their peers ## ['Step in a good direction': Northern Albertan artists combatting vandalism one mural at a time](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/murals-graffiti-northern-alberta-local-art-vandalism/wcm/2a4bdcd7-2423-44bd-bf59-cf9f5cd076f9) _2026-08-20 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ The RMWB is investing $120,000 in a graffiti abatement 'mural fest,' engaging youth across the region in 'meaningful community work' ## [It's About Quality Tech Use, Not Screen Time, Trump's Top K-12 Official Argues](https://www.edweek.org/technology/its-about-quality-tech-use-not-screen-time-trumps-top-k-12-official-argues/2026/08) _2026-08-20 · Education Week - K-12 education news and information_ Trump administration's top K-12 official urges educators to focus on whether ed tech is effective. ## [Northern Alberta woman charged in alleged $800,000 Heritage Society fraud case](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/crime/800000k-fraud-northern-alberta-rcmp-investigation-charged-laid/wcm/b5da255d-2343-42ba-931a-de4907e202a9) _2026-08-19 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ The Fort McMurray Heritage village has since closed its doors to the public after a unanimous vote from the RMWB council to temporarily take control of the Heritage Society's assets ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5DkJQhJB921h) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [Keyano College reports nearly $800k in student awards, announces new $50,000 endowment for female students](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/local-news/keyano-supports-indigenous-femeale-students-awards/wcm/989ee01c-cb81-4f48-9b96-0ed8a3b3d920) _2026-08-18 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ The endowment will be in effect for the 2026-2027 academic year and will provide two awards annually, one specifically for a female First Nations or Métis student ## ['We want nothing to do with separatism': Thomas Lukaszuk drives anti-separatist Unity Bus across Alberta](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/national/thomas-lukaszuk-forever-canadian-fort-mcmurray/wcm/bb75beb9-4d8c-474f-8d6d-d342c9a4c0d1) _2026-08-17 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ The Forever Canadian movement is grassroots, volunteer-led, opposing petition backed by former Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk, who said that most Albertans want to remain Canadians and that the push from the UCP and separatists has caused "amazing division" within the province ## [Suspect charged in violent break and enter in downtown Fort McMurray](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/violent-break-and-enter-fort-mcmurray-crime/wcm/a43f781a-1f44-4d0d-a2fc-77722a998135) _2026-08-14 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ Police say the suspect, who fled on foot, left a trail and was found injured in a nearby neighbourhood ## [Warrant issued for Fort McMurray man allegedly involved in aggravated assault](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/crime/fort-mcmurray-assault-calagary-edmonton-suspect/wcm/3d6df513-3252-4da0-8931-3b711bdc4cdf) _2026-08-14 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ Police say the suspect's whereabouts are currently unknown, but he frequents the Fort McMurray, Edmonton and Calgary areas ## ["I'm gonna get in big trouble": Bizarre video shows driver filming reckless stunt on Highway 63](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/im-gonna-get-in-big-trouble-bizarre-video-shows-driver-filming-reckless-stunt-on-highway-63/wcm/195e8bf4-e551-493c-803b-edf1a5a006a8) _2026-08-12 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ Wood Buffalo RCMP Traffic Services are investigating the dangerous driving that was captured on video ## [Suspect charged following stabbing incident that landed one person in hospital](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/crime/downtown-stabbing-victim-hospitalized-fort-mcmurray/wcm/9baa661d-3c21-48cc-9656-43341f2c06fe) _2026-08-12 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ The victim is facing non-life-threatening injuries at this time, police say ## [School Lunch Program Expands to All Public Schools](https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/06/23/school-lunch-program-expands-all-public-schools) _2026-08-11 · NovaScotia.ca homepage news_ Students in every public school will have access to healthy, affordable lunches when the final phase of the Nova Scotia School Lunch Program launches in high schools this September. ## [Nova Scotia Signs Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Sales Deal](https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/07/21/nova-scotia-signs-direct-consumer-alcohol-sales-deal) _2026-08-11 · NovaScotia.ca homepage news_ Nova Scotia has reached another milestone in its efforts to remove internal trade barriers, signing a direct-to-consumer agreement on beverage alcohol with seven more provinces. ## [B.C.’s future doctors start classes at SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSFS0038-000913) _2026-08-05 · Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills | BC Gov News_ The first new medical school in B.C. in nearly 60 years opens its doors ## [Minister of post-secondary education and future skills begins parental leave](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSFS0036-000905) _2026-07-31 · Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills | BC Gov News_ Jessie Sunner, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, has welcomed a baby. ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lVxSADAXro4x) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## [Expanding skilled-trades training in Surrey](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PREM0031-000884) _2026-07-28 · Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills | BC Gov News_ Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey adds 462 skilled-trades training seats ## [Expanding skilled-trades training seats in Nanaimo](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSFS0034-000858) _2026-07-24 · Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills | BC Gov News_ Vancouver Island University adds 64 skilled-trades training seats ## [Adding trades training certification for B.C. crane operators](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSFS0032-000784) _2026-07-06 · Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills | BC Gov News_ Skilled-trades certification expands to tower, mobile crane operators ## [Better service. Less red tape.](https://novascotia.ca/better-service-less-red-tape/) _2026-07-06 · NovaScotia.ca homepage news_ Nova Scotia is committed to reducing red tape and improving how we serve Nova Scotians. Share your feedback and ideas to help improve government services and remove barriers for businesses and citizens. ## [Applications open for future skills grant](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSFS0031-000768) _2026-06-29 · Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills | BC Gov News_ Helping people in British Columbia access affordable skills training for in-demand careers ## [Adding languages to B.C. Newcomers’ Guide](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSFS0030-000721) _2026-06-24 · Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills | BC Gov News_ Expanded access helps newcomers settle more easily in province ## [Improving access to skilled trades training in rural, remote communities](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSFS0029-000699) _2026-06-15 · Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills | BC Gov News_ B.C. launches Look West Workforce Readiness Initiative to strengthen trades-training opportunities ## [Expanding skilled-trades training in Okanagan](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PREM0028-000691) _2026-06-11 · Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills | BC Gov News_ Okanagan College adds 256 skilled-trades training spots as part of Look West strategy ## [Supporting B.C.’s future doctors through historic donation](https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSFS0028-000661) _2026-06-05 · Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills | BC Gov News_ Stephens family donates $40 million to Simon Fraser University School of Medicine ## [Wind West](https://novascotia.ca/wind-west/) _2025-09-12 · NovaScotia.ca homepage news_ Nova Scotia has the offshore wind potential to power 27% of Canada's electricity needs. Wind West will develop Nova Scotia's clean offshore energy, make our province an energy superpower, and create prosperity for generations.