A newsletter from the CCPA on why Fossil Fuel takes center stage in BC. The role of big money and corporate lobbying in BC politics has become a major issue as we head into the May provincial election. In the Read More …
“It’s time to stop funding private schools” – Patti Bacchus
An article by Patti Bacchus on ending Private School funding. http://www.vancouverobserver.com/opinion/its-time-stop-funding-bcs-private-schools
How Poverty Affects our Classrooms
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
Seeds of Social Justice Newsletter
Here is the monthly copy of the BCTF Seeds of Social Justice March newsletter. Enjoy.
BCTF reaches agreement on implementation of teachers’ restored collective agreement language
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2017 BCTF reaches agreement on implementation of teachers’ restored collective agreement language Less than four months after the BC Teachers’ Federation won a landmark victory at the Supreme Court of Canada, a tentative Read More …
International Women’s Day – March 8th
For a list of great lesson plan ideas to support Internayional Women’s Day in your classroom check out: https://bctf.ca/SocialJustice.aspx?id=19766&libID=19774
Parent Advocating for Education
A YouTube video from a parent advocate. https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=Hv1Lg96qL9g
BC Budget – A Missed Opportunity
A note from the Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives Dear Friend, We spent yesterday in Victoria “locked up” with over one hundred other organizations and journalists, to pore over the provincial government’s budget before it was released to the public. Read More …
BC Budget: What’s in it for education?
February 21, 2017 The courts, demographics, and parent advocacy force government’s hand on education funding VICTORIA—British Columbia’s 2017 budget is an admission that this government has been shortchanging our schools and students for 15 long Read More …
New Teacher Induction
An informational evening with a great group of new NOSTA and BCTF members. Thanks to all who came out to support them and attend our general meeting.