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Category: Social Justice

Interesting articles on both local and global issues that teachers should be aware of.

Black History Month

February 21, 2021February 21, 2021 Communications Executive

As you may have heard, February is Black History Month and yes, there’s only one week left! But don’t worry if it seems as though the shortest month of the year has gotten away from you; Follow this link for a collection Read More …

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Pronouns and the New Semester

January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 Communications Executive

Next month, for many of us, brings classrooms full of new faces and names to learn. If it is not part of your practice already, consider introducing yourself to your classes next term with your pronouns, and encourage your students Read More …

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Resources to Talk about the events of Jan 6th with your Students

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 Communications Executive

Click here to check out an excellent blog post with concrete and relevant tips and ideas for discussing the current events unfolding in the United States.

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How Poverty Affects our Classrooms

March 8, 2017 Communications Executive

A great article on Poverty and it’s affects on our students AND teachers. http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/british-columbia/poverty-hard-on-b-c-students-and-teachers-educator-says-1.4006939

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Seeds of Social Justice Newsletter

March 8, 2017 Communications Executive

Here is the monthly copy of the BCTF Seeds of Social Justice March newsletter. Enjoy.  

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September Social Justice Newsletter

September 14, 2016 Communications Executive

The BCTF September Social Justice newsletter is now available. http://www.bctf.ca/SocialJustice.aspx?id=42738 Check it out as well as the many resources available on the BCTF Social Justice site.  

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Latest Social Justice Newsletter

June 3, 2016 Communications Executive

Click HERE to find a copy of the latest “Seeds of Social Justice” BCTF Social Justice Newsletter.

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Seeds of Social Justice – Great Links and Information on LGBTQ

April 5, 2016 Communications Executive

Check out the BCTF Seeds of Social Justice Newsletter. It’s a great resource for information on LGBTQ and upcoming social justice events.  

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BC Budget 2016 won’t help most British Columbians

February 17, 2016 Communications Executive

Yesterday senior economist Iglika Ivanova and I were at the BC budget lockup — where journalists, community organizations, the official opposition and others  examined the budget before it was released to the public. After the lockup, Iglika did a whirlwind round Read More …

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Some great links to the BCTF’s Social Justice Program

February 8, 2016 Communications Executive

The BCTF’s province-wide social justice network includes six social justice action groups. Each action group is composed of four members from the provincial Committee for Action on Social Justice  (CASJ), and they are all classroom teachers. The purpose of the action groups is Read More …

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