addressing the unique challenges faced by students in smaller, geographically dispersed schools. Through innovative technology and specialized learning opportunities, the division creates connections that transcend physical distance. “We put a lot of money into that whole cultural aspect, but for our small schools, we’ve put them together to create what we call a campus of small schools,” Lesage explains.This virtual campus model enables specialized instruction across multiple locations. “Let’s say a teacher from a certain school is going to teach. Well, that teacher is going to be teaching different cohorts of students in different little schools around the province.” The program balances virtual learning with crucial in-person interactions. “That campus also meets as a group every once in a while to have a sense of who they are learning with, who their teacher is,” says Lesage. “That campus was not necessarily a big highlight for parents or students, but today they wouldn’t go without it. They just love it because it brings together the students online, but also in person once in a while during the year.” 7 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 04 DIVISION SCOLAIRE FRANCO-MANITOBAINE
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