In Manitoba, educators are voicing concerns regarding the new science curriculum scheduled for implementation this fall. Chelsea Arns, director of education at Tutorbright, highlighted that students are struggling with critical thinking and application-based problems, particularly due to foundational gaps caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The curriculum aims to promote inquiry and hands-on learning while integrating Indigenous knowledge systems. However, feedback from more than 90 teachers piloting the program since 2024 reveals issues with clarity, with terms like 'unclear' and 'vague' being frequently mentioned. Lillian Klausen, president of the Manitoba Teachers’ Society, noted that teachers are uncertain about incorporating Indigenous perspectives and lack adequate training and resources. The Manitoba government asserts that the curriculum was developed with input from over 100 stakeholders and aims to enhance student achievement through clearer learning outcomes. Despite the concerns, early feedback has been described as 'strongly positive,' and the province commits to ongoing refinements based on educator input.