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News Update! Education news from The Tyee
See the latest news on education reform, the revision of the school calendar, The School Act, and the response from the BCTF from the Tyee Newspaper The Hook Blog.
Complete The Hook blog article here.
The Art of the Picture Book: Feature Presentations by Brian Deines & Nancy Hundal
Are you interested in the writing and/or illustrating process? If so, you should join our guest author and illustrator to find out how you can become an author or an illustrator yourself!
Brian Deines, acclaimed Canadian children’s book illustrator and Nancy Hundal, a local author and librarian are presenting on the art of the picture book, and the special relationships that exist between reader, story and pictures.
When? Tuesday, 8 May, 2012 from 7:00pm- 8:30 pm
Where? City Centre Library (10350 University Dr, Surrey), Meeting Room 120 (1st floor)
Cost? This incredible event is Free!
Higher Learning: Adventures in Education at Grouse Mountain
Bring your class for a wide variety of dynamic, educational and interactive mountain adventures that include science, social studies and recreational components. These programs help teachers meet curriculum objectives while providing students with hands-on, motivating and fun experiences.
~more information from The Peak of Vancouver Grouse Mountain Website
Link also available from the UBC Education Library Website under K-12 Instructional Resources
This just in: New Book at the Education Library
Adolescent Literacy in the Academic Disciplines: General Principles and Practical Strategies (New York: Guilford Press, © 2012)
Edited by Tamara L. Jetton and Cynthia Shanahan
Guilford Press Publisher’s description and review here.
The 12 Coolest Libraries in the World
Studies show that reading is good for you! Enjoy a book in one of these gorgeous libraries around the world. (Vancouver included).
Vancouver Sun article by Juanita Ng, Vancouver Sun April 4, 2012
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