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Started by Annie Kidder in Teaching and Teachers. Last reply by Tracey Tebbenham 13 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Do you want to have input into how the Ontario College of Teachers operates?Consultation underwayThe College of Teachers was established in 1997 to regulate and govern the teaching profession. In 2004, some substantial changes were made to the way…Continue
Started by Ellie in Busing and Transportation. Last reply by Ellie Jan 23. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hello:Has anyone come across a Canadian or NA survey or a research on the impact of the time spent on the bus on children? Something of the type: more time spent on the bus leads to effects on behaviour, learning abilities, etc, etc.My daughter's…Continue
Started by Annie Kidder in Education Policy and Government BIlls (e.g. Bill 177). Last reply by Shelley Stacey on Friday. 3 Replies 1 Like
School boards will probably receive an increase of just 1% for the coming year, which will make it difficult to cover the costs of things like:inflation (which currently sits at 2.9%).wage increases already set in placeincreases in electricity…Continue
Started by Annie Kidder in Netiquette. Last reply by Paul W. Bennett yesterday. 9 Replies 1 Like
The York Region District School Board is considering shutting down an arts-based elementary program that requires auditions to get in. The change is being proposed in order to bring equity of access, consistency and inclusiveness to all schools.…Continue
Started by Sheila Stewart in Education Policy and Government BIlls (e.g. Bill 177). Last reply by Jacqui Strachan Jan 6. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Interesting article posted today in the Windsor Star. Just wondering if the statements reflect all districts in Ontario? Is it true that "Ontario faces a crisis of leadership in schools unless the roles and responsibilities of principals are…Continue
Started by Jacqui Strachan in Purpose of education, what's education about?. Last reply by paul taylor Jan 23. 26 Replies 1 Like
Well, we certainly seemed to have hit a sensitive spot when we released our report about students' enjoyment of reading today. The Reading…Continue
Posted by Connie - NLSS DD Class on January 8, 2012 at 2:49pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Hello,
I am a member of a parent group in Forest, Ontario, supporting intellectually disabled children. A year ago the school canceled a very good co-op program that had a 100% employment success rate for the kids which is remarkable. The Board states that they simply do not have the funds. They do have funds, though, to offer co-op to the rest of the student body. We have a blog site at www.nlssddclass.blogspot.com, which sets out in…
ContinuePosted by Ross Button on November 7, 2011 at 1:10am 1 Comment 1 Like
My photo journal of the conference and unconference is online at http://neternity.smugmug.com/school/p4e2011. These are full, high resolution images including a poster size version of the final graphic from the unconference.
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