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By Jenn on August 20, 2012
“B.C. Education Minister wants new focus on reading: One-third of students aren’t meeting expectations. Reading in the early grades will be the top priority for the next school year in B.C. because one in three children still struggle with literacy.” ~ quoted text, full Vancouver Sun article here. By Janet Steffenhagen, Vancouver Sun July 25, 2012 Ministry […]
By Jenn on August 15, 2012
Children’s Literature in the Classroom: Engaging Lifelong Readers “Many reading programs today overlook an essential component of literacy instruction—helping children develop an enduring love of reading. This authoritative and accessible guide provides a wealth of ideas for incorporating high-quality children’s books of all kinds into K-6 classrooms. “ ~from the Publisher’s website Author profile here. […]
By Jenn on July 4, 2012
Read the latest news on the B.C. Teacher’s labour dispute and walkout from The Vancouver Sun online news source. Full article here. Original source article here. By Kim Nursall and The Canadian Press, THE CANADIAN PRESS June 29, 2012 © Copyright (c) The Vancouver Sun
By Jenn on June 28, 2012
Check out the Education Library’s new addition to the dvd collection: Why Reading Matters. A BBC 4 Production. “Science writer Rita Carter tells the story of how modern neuroscience has revealed that reading, something most of us take for granted, unlocks remarkable powers. Carter explains how the classic novel Wuthering Heights allows us to step […]
By Jenn on June 27, 2012
Read Kathryn Ovenell-Carter’s moving article on why she is training to be a teacher in these trying times. By Kathryn Ovenell-Carter, 25 Jun 2012, TheTyee.ca © Copyright (c) TheTyee.ca
By Jenn on June 25, 2012
Read The Vancouver Sun’s Report Card: A letter of thanks from a grateful parent to B.C. teachers. Full article here. By Janet Steffenhagen, June 21, 2012. 5:08 pm • Section: Report Card © Copyright (c) The Vancouver Sun
By Jenn on June 22, 2012
As part of the National Aboriginal Day celebration, the B.C. Aboriginal community has received over $20 million in funding dedicated to Aboriginal education and students from the B.C. Provincial Government. Read the full article in The Tyee here. By Katie Hyslop June 22, 2012 © Copyright (c) TheTyee.ca See the Provincial government’s Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education and Training Policy Framework […]
By Jenn on June 21, 2012
Read the latest news on B.C. teachers’ negotiations and rallies in The Vancouver Sun’s Education News: The Report Card. Full article here. by Janet Steffenhagen, June 20, 2012. 12:44 pm • Section: Report Card © Copyright (c) The Vancouver Sun
By Jenn on June 20, 2012
See Tiffany Poirier’s website about The Personalized Learning Movement: an new approach for teaching and enriching students’ learning experience. Philosophy of Personalized Learning here. Tiffany Poirier is an award-winning teacher, published children’s book author-illustrator and educational writer, with areas of specialty in gifted education, philosophy for children, and creativity. Sought after as a curriculum designer, speaker and […]
By Jenn on June 18, 2012
The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) has announced DeDe DeRose’s appointment as the province’s first Superintendent of Aboriginal Achievement. By Katie Hyslop June 11, 2012 12:51 pm Full Tyee article here. © Copyright (c) TheTyee.ca