The Manitoba government is spending $10-million in federal funds to establish a new remote learning support centre.

The province will be hiring 100 teachers and 20 educational assistants for the new centre that aims to support students and families who are learning remotely.

At this time, remote learning in Manitoba is available (1) as part of the blended learning model for some high schools, (2) to students with a special health-related exemption from being in the classroom, and (3) in situations where a school is at an elevated level on the Pandemic Response System.

Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen says “this new centre will provide much-needed support to teachers across the province who are leading remote learning, many for the first time, and to parents who have found themselves in the role of teacher and are in need of resources.”