If you are interested in sitting on, or would like more information about, a teacher committee for implementing the Truth and Reconciliation recommendations on Education, please fill out the Committee Application Form and return it to the NOSTA office by Friday, January Read More …
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NOSTA General Meeting
NOSTA GENERAL MEETING Date: Monday, October 26, 2014 Time: 4:15 p.m. Location: PLEASANT VALLEY SECONDARY (Auditorium) 2365 Pleasant Valley Road, Armstrong, BC AGENDA ITEMS: 1. NOSTA Executive Elections & Appointments 2. Local Issues 3. Executive Reports
Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives Newsletter
For information about the CCPA and to read the lastest news visit the September Newsletter.
NOSTA 2014-2015 Calendar
Here is the NOSTA meeting calendar for the 2014/2015 school year. 2014-2015 NOSTA Calendar
Photos of the Rally in Kamloops attended by our members
BCTF’s Fair Deal Pamphlet
Please find attached the information handout about the current labour dispute. BCTF Pamphlet
A letter to the Vancouver Sun from a colleague
Government fears education because education teaches people to think. An autocratic government’s worst nightmare is a populace that knows how to think, knows when they are being strung a line that doesn’t fit the facts, has a sense of history, Read More …
Professional Development Opportunites throughout the Year
Check out the new opportunities listed on the Pro-D portion of the website. Information on guest speakers, self-guided inquiry and more can all be found there.
Why Finland’s public schools are so succesful
CBC did a great article and podcast on the public school system in Finland. A written recap as well as the entire podcast can be found here.
February is all about Bargaining Rights
IN 1987, teachers across BC voted to unionize and locals gained full rights to bargain on behalf of teachers at the local level. The scope of bargaining included salary and benefits as well as the working and learning conditions in Read More …