A report showcased a need for more literacy supports for kids in Saskatchewan, and advocates say this is a good moment to make improvements.
Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Education outlined targets for students back in 2020 to have 80 per cent of students meeting or exceeding the grade level in reading, writing and math.
That number drops even further when looking at First Nations, Inuit or Metis children, where only 40 per cent of children in Grade 1 met or exceeded that goal. “I believe that this report can be a watershed moment for families with children with learning disabilities, but not only them, just an opportunity that will open the conversation about what is equitable access to education.”
“It just affirms what we’ve been talking about as teachers really for the last number of years. There are growing challenges in our schools and teachers are doing their best along with parents to try and support every child and the needs that they have, but there are fewer and fewer professional supports that are available in our schools,” Becotte said.Back-to-school budgeting
Becotte gave an example of a situation where these kinds of learning disabilities were being first discovered on a high school level.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sexual assault trial against former Sask. hockey coach enters 2nd dayBernard (Bernie) Lynch is charged with a one count of sexual assault and one count of assault against a then-17-year-old boy in August of 1988.
Read more »
U Sask. Huskies coach Bumstead earns historic role with Saskatoon BladesFor the first time in the franchise's 59-year history, the Saskatoon Blades have hired their first woman serving on the team's coaching staff.
Read more »
U Sask. Huskies football aiming for reset after first home loss in 5 yearsIt's a week of redemption for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies football team in Calgary after losing their first home game in five years last Friday.
Read more »
Producers rake in 82 per cent of crops as harvest rounds off in SaskatchewanThe crop report for Sept. 12 to Sept. 18, 2023, shows that 82 per cent of Saskatchewan harvest is complete.
Read more »
Q and A: Psychiatrist weighs in on Saskatchewan’s new pronoun, sex ed policiesGlobal News' Lisa Dutton was joined by psychiatrist Sara Dungavell on Thursday to talk about LGBTQ2 mental health and trans students might be affected by the new policies.
Read more »
Saskatchewan human rights report highlights need for reading disability supportsA report from the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission pointed to several issues in the education system for children facing reading disabilities.
Read more »