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Year-round schooling within five years: Vancouver
We’ve heard before that Vancouver school district is considering year-round schooling, but still I was surprised by the lead paragraph in a story today in the Globe and Mail. “Vancouver students may soon have to say goodbye to their two-month summer vacation. Over the next five years, the Vancouver School Board’s superintendent of schools, Steve Cardwell, plans to move […]
Back to the Future
While conversations are ongoing in BC and around the world focused on innovation that are linked to larger system goals including a greater focus on personalized learning and giving kids greater ownership of their learning, these are not new objectives. Some practices worth highlighting are not only 21st century, or 20th century learning, in fact, some […]
THIS JUST IN: New Book at the Education Library: So You Want to Write a Children’s Book
So You Want to Write a Children’s Book: An Insider’s Handbook for Children’s Writers and Illustrators Who Want to Get Published By Peter Carver Ever wanted to write or illustrate a children’s book and have no idea where to begin or where to seek publication? This handbook for new and aspiring children’s authors and […]
Make words count: Encouraging reading at home is the best way to raise literacy levels
Reading at home is the best way to turn around Canada’s poor literacy levels, says reading expert Jan Dupuis. With four out of every 10 adult Canadians struggling with a sub-standard literacy level, according to a 2005 survey, the most effective way to make sure literacy becomes more widespread is to encourage it in the […]
The Black History in Canada Education Guide: A Message to Teachers
In honour of Black History Month, the Education Library would like to feature the Historica-Dominion Institute’s online Black History in Canada Education Guide: A Message to Teachers The largest independent organization dedicated to Canadian history, identity and citizenship, The Historica-Dominion Institute is committed to bringing the stories and experiences of Canada into the classroom. This innovative […]
Three applicants for every K-12 teaching job in B.C.
January 30, 2012. 11:52 am • Section: Report Card By Janet Steffenhagen Young people interested in a teaching career need to know there are three applicants in British Columbia for every one position that becomes available in the K-12 school system, says Education Minister George Abbott. “We need to be honest with students … about where their opportunities […]
Authorfest February 2
Join us at Authorfest on Thursday February 2, 2012 Hebb Theatre, 2045 East Mall, UBC Campus, Vancouver 4:30-6:00 pm. This year’s Authorfest features BC children’s authors Linda Bailey, Robert Heidbreder and Ellen Schwartz. You will also meet other wonderful BC children’s writers Tanya Kyi, Kathryn Shoemaker and Julie Burtinshaw. It promises to be a wonderful event. Come and bring […]
Education and Social Media in British Columbia
January 15, 2012 – by Chris Kennedy – Author of cultureofyes blog I have used the above slide in a number of presentations to make the point that British Columbia is leading Canada (perhaps even the world) in the professional use of social media in K-12 education. I freely admit I don’t have the statistics to back up the claim – there are simply more teachers, […]
THIS JUST IN: New Book at the Education Library
Achieving Aboriginal student success : a guide for K to 8 classrooms by Pamela Rose Toulouse. Achieving Aboriginal Student Success presents goals and strategies needed to support Aboriginal learners in the classroom. This book is for all teachers of kindergarten to grade 8 who have Aboriginal students in their classrooms or who are looking for […]