Public School Board On New School Year

There may be some bitter feelings headed into the new school year but the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board is staying the course.
The province remains locked in a bitter dispute with its teachers.
Director of Education Jack McMaster says staff are focused on learning and student achievement.
It’s the age of technology as all kids from grade 4 to 12 will have netbooks and kids from junior kindergarten to grade 3 will have I-Pad pods in each classroom at a 4 to 1 ratio.
McMaster notes the new technology will better engage students and staff as well as improve communication.
He notes teachers will also work together to share best practices.