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East Vancouver school grounds to be transformed into “natural playground”
More than 150 volunteers will descend on Grandview Elementary tomorrow to transform it into the city’s first “natural playground.” Click here to read the full story, located in the Vancouver Sun.
Apple deal expected to bring more iPads to BC schools
The iPad could be the hands of Grade 5 and 6 science students this fall if school trustees like the idea of partnering with Apple Canada. A report to school trustees says eight school districts including Kamloops-Thompson, Abbotsford, Delta, Richmond, Surrey, Victoria, Vancouver and West Vancouver have spent the last year and a half developing the partnership. Please click here to read the full story.
Education Library Hours- Update
Please note that the library will close at 5pm today (June 30th, 2011). We apologize for any inconvenience.
The library is closed tomorrow for Canada Day and will reopen at noon on Saturday, July 2.
Teacher Grades: Pass or be Fired
Impact, a new teacher evaluation system currently being used in Washington combines emphasis on classroom observations and student test scores to assess how well students are being taught. To read the full article, published by the New York Times, click here.
BCTF wins strike vote, limited job action expected in September
Last evening, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) won a strike mandate from its members, with limited job action expected to start Sept. 6 when schools re-open. Of those who cast ballots, 90 per cent voted in favour of a strike if there is no progress in contract talks over the summer. Click here to read the full post on Janet Steffenhagen’s blog.