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 …
Pronouns and the New Semester
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 …
Resources to Talk about the events of Jan 6th with your Students
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.
BCFed starts new campaign – #FutureForAll
British Columbians are weathering this crisis together – but now we have a choice to make. Go back to the senseless cuts that left us vulnerable, or keep strengthening the support systems we all rely on. Join our campaign to Read More …
NOSTA Calendar approved for 2020/2021 Meetings
The NOSTA Calendar was approved at the September Staff Rep meeting. It can be found here.
BCTF raises concern about the government’s plan to restart schools
The B.C. Government has released is plan to get students back in the classroom in September, but not everyone is on-board. BCTF President Teri Mooring discusses her concerns. https://globalnews.ca/video/7234688/bctf-raises-concern-about-the-governments-plan-to-restart-schools
SD83 Trustees discuss Budget and Long Range Facilities Plan
The SD83 trustees recently held a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the 2020/21 budget as well as the addition of another option to the Salmon Arm and Area LRFP. Information about the budget, and a recording of the Read More …
School work from home is not the same as homework.
https://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/westheimer-forget-trying-to-be-your-kids-substitute-school-teacher-during-covid-19/
Letter to Members – March 30
March 30, 2020 Dear NOSTA members, Good afternoon, everyone. Much progress has been made in planning for your safe return to work in SD83 since my last letter to you on March 26 th . As I said then, a Read More …
“FSA’s should be scrapped”
An informative article by Patti Bacchus around the BC Governments Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) and why they aren’t appropriate. http://www.kelownadailycourier.ca/opinion/article_e5b310a2-30e2-11ea-90b1-3b617d55fef9.html