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Manitoba directs schools to restrict unmonitored staff messaging

Manitoba issued a directive on October 23 requiring publicly funded schools and school divisions to revise their digital communication policies and stop individual staff messaging with students on unmonitored platforms. School administrators must address personal social media, private messaging and texting practices as part of staff conduct and student safety controls.

Manitoba issued a directive on October 23 requiring publicly funded schools and school divisions to revise their digital communication policies and stop individual staff messaging with students on unmonitored platforms. School administrators must address personal social media, private messaging and texting practices as part of staff conduct and student safety controls.

Original source: Government of Manitoba, October 23, 2026.

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