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By Jenn on March 8, 2012
Union won’t discuss what happens after break By Janet Steffenhagen with Jonathan Fowlie, Vancouver Sun March 8, 2012 5:00 AM Public school teachers were expected to end their strike and return to their classrooms today, where they will continue the limited job action they began in September and consider future protests against a government bill now […]
By Jenn on March 6, 2012
Teachers were planning to distribute leaflets outside B.C. public schools Monday morning at the start of what is likely to be a three-day strike. Because picketing is not legally permitted in this job action, schools were expected to remain open, with principals, vice-principals and support staff on the job. But almost all districts have cancelled […]
By Jenn on March 1, 2012
VANCOUVER – B.C.’s teachers will strike Monday, B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Susan Lambert says. Lambert said Thursday morning the province’s 41,000 teachers “will withdraw their services” for three days, beginning Monday. “We have a legal right strike for three days,” Lambert told reporters gathered at BCTF offices in Vancouver. “That’s our intention.” If the provincial […]
By Jenn on February 21, 2012
Creating a National Reading Strategy for Canada: About the National Reading Campaign The National Reading Campaign is about creating a reading strategy for Canada. It is about engaging Canadians in exploring what a Canadian reading plan would look like, and what we would expect the key outcomes to be. In short, it is a campaign […]
By Jenn on February 14, 2012
We all feel the need to belong. The relationships we have built with family, friends and the community provide the roots that shape our character. Positive attachments with those we care deeply about provide the foundation for our personalities. When our parents demonstrate how proud they are of our achievements we feel special. When our […]
By Jenn on February 6, 2012
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 […]
By Jenn on January 30, 2012
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 […]
By Jenn on January 17, 2012
Use DataBC to search data and make informed decisions, inspire change or develop ideas that will improve government policies. DataBC isn’t just data – it’s access to data that drives our province forward. The data is here for you – to answer questions, to improve decision making or to help build government services that matter […]
By Jenn on January 16, 2012
The Vancouver Sun January 2, 2012. 3:01 pm • Section: Report Card, STAFF My picks for the top newsmakers in B.C. education 2011: 1. George Abbott. Re-appointed education minister in March, Abbott received a surprisingly warm reception from all stakeholder groups, including the BCTF. But relations with the union have cooled since then as a result […]
By Jenn on January 12, 2012
The Vancouver Sun January 11, 2012. 2:59 pm • Section: Report Card A second public forum on child poverty will be held in Vancouver this month to discuss B.C.’s dismal performance on this front. It’s a continuation of a discussion sparked in September by Seymour teacher Carrie Gelson when she wrote an open letter to […]