The Yorkton's candidates' promises on Education

Indigenous learning

Valerie Brooks

Make Indigenous perspectives on being and knowing an integrated way of learning in public schools with support for Land-Based learning.

We don't have any Sask Party policies on Indigenous learning.

We don't have any Sask United policies on Indigenous learning.

We don't have any NDP policies on Indigenous learning.

K-12 funding

Valerie Brooks

Green candidate in your district

Increase funding to pre 2016/17 levels and continue to increase funding to keep up with inflation.

We don't have any Sask Party policies on K-12 funding.

We don't have any Sask United policies on K-12 funding.

NDP

Invest an additional $2B in education in the first term
Ensure First Nations and Métis people have access to education in Northern Saskatchewan

"Work with partners to ensure First Nations and Métis people have access to education in Northern Saskatchewan." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20
Increase funding for English as an Additional Language supports in schools

"Increase funding for English as an Additional Language supports in schools to help the children of newcomers succeed." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

K-12 learning needs

Valerie Brooks

Green candidate in your district

Provide adequate funding so Divisions are able to staff appropriately allowing schools to have smaller classes with more supports.

We don't have any Sask Party policies on K-12 learning needs.

Sask United

Implement standardised testing

"We will implement standardized testing to address the current low rankings of our children in reading, writ- ing, science, and mathematics compared to the rest of Canada. By adopting this approach, which is already in place across the country, we can identify disconnects and develop effective strategies to improve grades and foster student success. Understanding our student’s performance is essential for helping us make informed improvements to the education system." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

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NDP

Increase funding to support students with learning disabilities

K-12 staffing

We don't have any Sask Party policies on K-12 staffing.

We don't have any Sask United policies on K-12 staffing.

NDP

Reverse cuts to classrooms
Hire hundreds more teachers and education workers

"Reverse Scott Moe’s cuts to classrooms and hire more teachers and education workers to ensure every child has the attention and support they need." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

"Carla Beck and the Saskatchewan NDP will transform our education system by investing an additional $2 billion in education over our first term. Our commitment to educa- tion will lead to the hiring of hundreds of new teachers, educational assistants and other school support staff." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

Parental involvement

Valerie Brooks

Green candidate in your district

Parents are fundamental to student success, and we encourage involvement in an inclusive and diversity-based model of public education.

We don't have any Sask Party policies on Parental involvement.

We don't have any Sask United policies on Parental involvement.

We don't have any NDP policies on Parental involvement.

Post-secondary

We don't have any Sask Party policies on Post-secondary.

Sask United

Remove funding from post-secondary institutions that "fail to uphold and defend freedom of expression on campus"

"Post-secondary institutions that fail to uphold and defend freedom of expression on campus will face defunding. Taxpayer money will not support environments that promote censorship and intimidation." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20
Implement anti-doxxing legislation

"Additionally, we will implement anti-doxing legislation to ensure a safe and open academic environment for all students." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

We don't have any NDP policies on Post-secondary.

Post-secondary costs and loans

Valerie Brooks

Green candidate in your district

We will implement student loan forgiveness to keep post-secondary graduates in the province, where they will contribute to a strong economy.

Sask Party

Increase the Graduate Retention Program benefit by 20% for new post-secondary graduates

"The Graduate Retention Program benefit will be increased by 20 per cent for new post-secondary graduates, increasing the maximum benefit from $20,000 to $24,000." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

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We don't have any Sask United policies on Post-secondary costs and loans.

We don't have any NDP policies on Post-secondary costs and loans.

School construction and upgrades

Valerie Brooks

Green candidate in your district

Managing retrofitting aging buildings with long-term sustainable elements based on a needs-based criteria.
When retrofitting and upgrades is not feasible, constructing new buildings with "learner-friendly" designs.

We don't have any Sask Party policies on School construction and upgrades.

We don't have any Sask United policies on School construction and upgrades.

NDP

Build a new elementary school in Moose Jaw to replace St. Michael School

"A new elementary school in Moose Jaw to replace St. Michael School, construction to begin in 2025" — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20
Build a new high school in Buffalo Narrows

"A new high school in Buffalo Narrows, construction to begin in 2026" — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20
Build a new school in Sandy Bay

"A new school in Sandy Bay, construction to begin in 2028" — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20
Build a new high school in Emerald Park/White City

"A new high school in Emerald Park/White City, construction to begin in 2025" — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20
Build the new southeast joint-use elementary school and east side Saskatoon high school faster
1. "Faster construction of a new southeast Regina joint-use elementary school, to begin in 2025,
2. Faster construction of a new high school for the east side of Saskatoon, to start in 2026."
— It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

School curriculum

Valerie Brooks

Green candidate in your district

Support and advance a "Future Facing Curriculum" that both meets the needs of learners and the workforce they will be entering.

We don't have any Sask Party policies on School curriculum.

Sask United

Require schools to get opt-in from parents for a "student's participation in curriculum that broach controversial subjects"

"Parents are the first and most influential teachers in a child’s life, and their involvement in their children’s education is paramount to their success and development. We will introduce OPT-IN policies that encour- age and facilitate parental involvement in the classroom. Unlike OPT-OUT policies, OPT-IN will require schools and school boards to foster meaningful conversations with parents, requiring their approval for student’s participation in curriculum that broach controversial subjects." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20
"Remove ideology" from curriculum

"It is essential that political bias and ideology are excluded from the education curriculum in Saskatchewan. Children should be equipped with the necessary skills to succeed in today’s highly competitive world, em- phasizing core subjects such as reading, writing, mathematics, and an accurate representation of history. We will remove ideology in the education curriculum ensuring schools are places of learning, not forums for activism and indoctrination." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

We don't have any NDP policies on School curriculum.

School nutrition

Valerie Brooks

Green candidate in your district

Encourage partnerships with local organizations to provide nutritious food to all students.
Encourage a program in every school that promotes and educates all students about the connection between healthy diets and overall health.

We don't have any Sask Party policies on School nutrition.

We don't have any Sask United policies on School nutrition.

NDP

Provide a school lunch programme in every public and separate school

"We will further help lower food costs for families with a school nutrition program. We know kids learn better on a full stomach — our program will be available to every public and separate school in the province, providing them with a nutritious breakfast or lunch each and every school day." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

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Student mental health

Sask Party

Expand the Mental Health Capacity Building in Schools programme to all 27 school divisions over the next 5 years

"Five schools were added to the Mental Health Capacity Building in Schools program in 2024-25, for a total of 15 schools. The Saskatchewan Party government is committed to further expanding the program to all 27 school divisions over the next five years." — Our Plan for a Strong Economy and a Bright Future, retrieved 2024-10-19

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We don't have any Sask United policies on Student mental health.

We don't have any NDP policies on Student mental health.

Trades

Valerie Brooks

Green candidate in your district

Restore trades and skills-based curricula in intermediate and high schools, and expand paid apprenticeships and co-op placement programs.

We don't have any Sask Party policies on Trades.

We don't have any Sask United policies on Trades.

NDP

Increase funding for short-term training programmes for in-demand sectors

"Increase funding for short-term training programs to get more Saskatchewan people working quickly in in-demand sectors." — It’s Time for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

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Transgender rights and supports

Valerie Brooks

Green candidate in your district

Table legislation to protect the rights of 2SLGBTQ workers and students, and increase mental health funding.

Sask Party

Ban transgender girls from using girls' change rooms

Sask United

Ban transgender women from women's-only spaces

"The protection of our children is of paramount importance and safeguarding their well-being in public spaces is a responsibility we take seriously. We will ban biological males from women’s only spaces, including changing rooms and bathrooms, so that young girls and women feel comfortable." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20
Ban transgender women from participating in women's sports

"Additionally, we will ensure that biological males do not participate in female sports in order to maintain fairness and to protect the integrity of women’s competitions." — The Sask United Blueprint for Change, retrieved 2024-10-20

We don't have any NDP policies on Transgender rights and supports.