Eliminating Manitoba’s School Boards Won’t Improve Learning Outcomes
Manitoba’s decision to eliminate locally elected school boards will deny communities local autonomy and accountability in public education.
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Manitoba’s decision to eliminate locally elected school boards will deny communities local autonomy and accountability in public education.
[Sent March 10, 2021] President Higginson to Minister Whiteside: “This short report, written by BCSTA in conjunction with member boards, addresses areas that boards of education feel we will need
There is a feeling of momentum in the participation rates of girls and women in trades programming in the district.
[Sent March 3, 2021] President Higginson to Ministers Dix and Whiteside: “Boards of education believe it is critical that the provincial government prioritize public education workers in the weeks ahead
Continue Reading “Advocacy: COVID-19 Vaccine Priority in Public Education”
[Sent February 10, 2021] President Higginson to Minister Whiteside: “Boards across our province are actively doing important work in these areas, and we call on you for additional support in
[Sent February 10, 2021] President Higginson to Minister Whiteside: “It was once again acknowledged during our most recent Provincial Council meeting that current wait times contribute to recruitment and retention
Continue Reading “Advocacy: Timelier Response from Teacher Regulation Branch”
[Sent February 10, 2021] President Higginson to Ministers Farnworth and Whiteside: “If the desired outcome of rehabilitation is to have individuals re-enter society equipped to function as contributing members of
Continue Reading “Advocacy: Educational Programming in Correctional Facilities”
[Sent February 3, 2021] President Higginson to Ministers Fleming and Whiteside: “By focusing on addressing options aimed at students, we will also see further benefits related to the strategy come
Continue Reading “Advocacy: Safe Routes to Schools and Active Transportation”
[Sent February 3, 2021] President Higginson to Ministers Kang and Whiteside: “Working in trades is a desirable career opportunity for many of B.C.’s young people, and we must lessen barriers
[Sent February 3, 2021] President Higginson to Minister Robinson: “While we certainly appreciate the financial impact that COVID-19 has on British Columbia’s budget, we also wish to highlight the success
Continue Reading “Advocacy: Public Sector Executive Wage Freeze”