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Islamic Schools Surge Across Canada as Families Seek Faith-Based Alternative to Public EducationšŸ”„62

3/24/2026•Lifestyle > Education

  • •Muslim parents seek to preserve faith and cultural identity in education.
  • •Enrolment has surged, creating long waiting lists at major institutions.
  • •New campuses are opening in cities like Toronto, Edmonton, and Vancouver.
  • •Schools combine provincial curricula with Islamic studies and Arabic.
  • •Edmonton Islamic Academy is now the largest in the Americas.
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First Lady Melania Trump Names Foster Youth Advocate Sierra Burns and AI-Education Pioneer Everest Nevraumont as State of the Union GuestsšŸ”„66

2/24/2026•Lifestyle > Education

  • •The guests are Sierra Burns, 24, from South Carolina, and Everest Nevraumont, 10, from Texas.
  • •Burns is a beneficiary of the Foster Youth to Independence program.
  • •She is now an advocate for foster youth issues and independence initiatives.
  • •Nevraumont is a student at Alpha School in Austin, Texas.
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Schoolgirl Escorted by Staff Over Alleged Uniform Violation Sparks Online DebatešŸ”„82

2/23/2026•Lifestyle > Education

  • •The men appear to be security or school employees, one in a red shirt and cap, the other in dark clothing.
  • •The incident reportedly took place on a school campus surrounded by trees and outdoor corridors.
  • •The video sparked public debate about student rights, dress code enforcement, and appropriate disciplinary measures.
  • •Viewers are divided over whether the escort seemed routine, disciplinary, or excessive.
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School Abandoned 11-Year-Old with Special Needs During Anti-ICE Walkout, Unsupervised While Protests Rang OnšŸ”„77

2/20/2026•Lifestyle > Education

  • •The incident occurred outside the district’s Central Office at 2550 Hamnish Road.
  • •A witness reported seeing the child abandoned while staff joined the protest.
  • •The protest was part of a student-led walkout opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
  • •The school’s supervision practices during the event are under review.