Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) has set its annual tuition for the MD program at $25,604. The university aims to increase diversity in medical education by removing financial barriers. This goal is supported by a donation from Moez and Marissa Kassam's charitable fund, which was founded in 2016 to address inequality and exclusion. The couple has been recognized for their philanthropic efforts, with Moez being named one of Toronto Life's most influential Torontonians. In addition, TMU has received a $1 million gift from entrepreneur Surjit Babra and his wife Remy, whose names will be featured on the school's largest classroom.
https://thestar.com/news/gta/new-tmu-medical-schools-equity-goals-attract-5-million-donation/article_5a5372a8-a8fc-11ef-ab31-6b35e113bf04.htmlVictoria's State Government has announced a $400 School Saving Bonus for approximately 700,000 families across the state, with the funding windfall totaling $280 million. The bonus is intended to help parents cover costs associated with the upcoming school year, such as uniforms and textbooks, and can be redeemed at local school-approved uniform or book suppliers. Families will also have the option to allocate funds towards their children's school accounts for activities like camps and excursions. The program aims to provide relief to families and alleviate cost headaches, particularly in light of a recent review of Victoria's education system which highlighted concerns about teacher shortages and unequal access to resources across different regions.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14121995/400-Victoria-cash-boost.htmlThe Victorian government has announced a plan to provide financial assistance to thousands of Australian families, with a total of $280 million allocated towards helping them cover the cost of living expenses for their school-aged children. The initiative aims to support low and middle-income households in the state, with eligible families set to receive up to $400 per child each year.
https://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/breaking-news/hundreds-of-thousands-of-victorian-families-to-share-in-400-per-child-costofliving-relief-for-school-expenses/news-story/e3acbc890f57b3dbf78dc3a17416e884The Victorian government is providing a $400 bonus per child to parents of students at state schools, with the funds automatically credited to their accounts from this week. The payment, which totals $280 million, will benefit around 700,000 students and can be used for expenses such as school uniforms, textbooks, camps, excursions or extracurricular activities. Parents can choose how they allocate the funds, and uniform or textbook vouchers can be redeemed in-person or online through approved suppliers.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/400-school-saving-bonus-victorian-parents-to-access-payment-to-assist-with-student-costs/c8d28d3f-8e3a-4f52-a9ae-286eb42c0dc8The Jefferson Coca-Cola Bottling Company awarded $17,000 in grants to educators in Mid-Missouri as part of its Granting Wishes Program. The program was announced by the company and is aimed at supporting local education initiatives. The grants were distributed to educators in the region, with no specific details provided on individual recipients or their projects.
https://krcgtv.com/news/local/jefferson-coca-cola-bottling-company-awards-17000-in-grants-to-mid-missouri-educatorsThe Canadian government is investing $108.5 million over three years into school food programs in Ontario, with the goal of providing access to school food for nearly a million children before summer break. This investment will also help reduce costs associated with transporting, storing and preparing meals. As a result, an additional 9.8 million meals are expected to be served to Ontario students, including 130,000 more meals in Indigenous communities across the province.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10883316/ontario-national-school-food-program/Pennsylvania's education system is set to receive $762 million in federal funding for programs such as Title I, the Every Student Succeeds Act, and Special Education. However, James has expressed concerns about the potential impact of proposed changes at the Department of Education on Pennsylvania's schools, citing a long-standing struggle with equity in school funding. The state has received significant federal funds in recent years to support various programs, including $53 million for afterschool programming, $70 million for teacher professional development, and $55 million for technology and digital literacy. Despite this, concerns persist that a reduction or lack of federal monetary support could harm the state's schools, particularly given its history of struggles with equitable funding.
https://whyy.org/articles/pennsylvania-state-education-association-trump-concerns/The Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) is currently accepting applications for its Education Savings Account (ESA) program, which provides financial assistance to parents of children with disabilities. The program allows parents to receive reimbursement for educational expenses such as tutoring, therapies, textbooks, and distance learning programs. To qualify, students must be identified as having special needs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act definition. As of October 30th, the program has supported 14 students and reimbursed over $7,000 to parents. The program is currently available in 23 school districts across Montana, with 40 applicants. Parents have until December 1st, 2024, to apply for the current school year, and another application period will open this spring for the 2025-2026 school year.
https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-news/applications-are-open-for-the-education-savings-account-in-montana