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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.
Making room for new teachers at a time of declining enrolment
Geoff Johnson, a former school superintendent suggests that universities and school districts should collaborate with the government to reinstate internship programs within the teaching profession. Click here to read the full article.
BC school principals: Bracing for a difficult autumn
The president of the B.C. Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association delivered a gloomy message to his membership Friday to mark the end of this school year and the start of summer. Click here to read the full post located on Janet Steffenhagen’s blog.