Province boosts newcomer support grants
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Manitoba is topping up its newcomer support grants so more schools can hire educators and undertake initiatives to teach asylum-seekers and refugees whose education has been disrupted.
Education Minister Wayne Ewasko announced Thursday the province has earmarked $2.4 million for the specialty fund — an increase of $600,000 from this year’s total — in 2023-24.
A news release states school divisions have “unprecedented demand” for newcomer resources, in part due to the influx of Ukrainian refugees.
“Regardless of whether learners are longtime residents or newcomers, our government is committed to ensuring that all Manitoba students receive a high-quality education,” Ewasko said in the release.
The province indicated each of the 16 divisions that received grants this year will get additional money.
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