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Parents as Partners
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21st Century Schools @...
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Jan Sugerman's Discussions
What's In a Name?
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What's In a Name?
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There are always ways to post anonymously. Here, I think it is important to believe in what I am posting, so I am willing to put my full name behind it. I added my picture, because I am really putting myself into this. That is my choice. My son en...
This is a very interesting discussion. I have always been an extrovert, and as such have never really considered NOT using my real name whenever I represent myself. Even on the odd occasions when I stick my foot in my mouth!
I have been part of d...
A bunch of us from the online community are planning to "meet-up" at the conference at York University on Saturday Nov. 7th.
We can chat at lunch!
So let us know if you are coming... we want to meet you!
Thank you for your comment.
It's a concern if there is that kind of fear out there. I'm not sure how to even talk about it. Fear is very difficult.
However I don't think there is any suggestion about forcing people to use their real names. Rather...
Many teachers won't use their real names for fear of retribution from their boards and/or their unions. (I know from experience) Many parents won't use real names for fear of how they or their kids will be treated. You won't get real answers from ...
Many teachers don't want to use their real names for fear of retribution by their boards and/or their unions. Many parents don't want to use their real names for fear for their kids. Sorry but it ain't gonna happen for some. You won't get REAL ans...
I had some of the same thoughts, Jan. People may have various personal connections (or not wish to) on this site, but when I thought about it, I did meet many of the people I communicate more frequently with on this site at last year's conference....
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I am the mother of two children. I used to garden, now I prefer to sit and knit rather than dig. I used to run; now I do yoga. Perhaps these changes in my recreational life tell you that my children are now young adults.
I live in a big city (Toronto) that I was told was cold and unfriendly. I have not found this to be true. But it is true that when my children started kindergarten at the local elementary school, I started to connect with my neighbourhood. It was through the school community that I really met my neighbours and it is through the school that my children developed their friendships. I have been involved one way or the other at People for Education for many years and currently provide administrative support in the office.
I’ve very interested in Schools at the Centre and in the development of Web 2.0 as a means of building relationships, sharing experiences and developing strategies for a strong public school system.
I live in a big city (Toronto) that I was told was cold and unfriendly. I have not found this to be true. But it is true that when my children started kindergarten at the local elementary school, I started to connect with my neighbourhood. It was through the school community that I really met my neighbours and it is through the school that my children developed their friendships. I have been involved one way or the other at People for Education for many years and currently provide administrative support in the office.
I’ve very interested in Schools at the Centre and in the development of Web 2.0 as a means of building relationships, sharing experiences and developing strategies for a strong public school system.
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Book Chat
October 4, 2009
Not so long ago I chanced upon an interview with Sarah Vowell. Sarah is funny. smart and engaging! She was talking about her new book The Wordy Shipmates and she was so intriguing that I picked up the book. Not only has she written a number of books, she is also the voice of Violet in the animated film The Incredibles… Continue
Not so long ago I chanced upon an interview with Sarah Vowell. Sarah is funny. smart and engaging! She was talking about her new book The Wordy Shipmates and she was so intriguing that I picked up the book. Not only has she written a number of books, she is also the voice of Violet in the animated film The Incredibles… Continue
Posted on April 3, 2009 at 9:30am — 7 Comments
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- At 7:20am on January 17, 2009,
Lisa Bradt said…
- Hi Jan,
Yes, Kingsville is at the most southern end of Ontario. A quaint little town on the shore of Lake Erie. I love it. I heard about this website through our trustee. It is a very interesting resource. Thanks to your team for creating and maintaining it. Working together, we can make a difference.
- At 10:23am on January 6, 2009,
Jessica Vorstermans said… - Thanks for your wonderful comments and support!
- At 8:16am on December 8, 2008,
Jan Mason said…
- Thank you for the nice welcome Jan - (my name is really Jane-Heather, but what a mouthful!) I joined this website at the conference at York University. Had a great time and took away some good thoughts.
- At 11:50am on November 12, 2008,
Michelle Pepe said… - Thanks for the warm welcome!
- At 8:53am on November 12, 2008,
Shari said… - Thanks for the welcome Jan!
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Jacqui's Conference Highlights
Yeah, yeah, the speakers were great and the workshops were informative, but the real highlights were behind the scenes…
Take One Parent, One Student, and One Teacher, and what do you get?
A trio of awesome volunteers! Anahit Harutyunyan (parent), Shamair Garib (student) and Jonathan Lau (teacher) worked tirelessly from the crack of dawn through to the very end of the conference, and met every challenge we gave them. Jonathan became the true hero of the day when he managed to hunt down someone to re-stock the toilet paper.
Knit One, Purl Two, Register a Participant.
I loved watching our conference registrar, Jan Sugerman, and Kathy Bradden, the Chair of People for Education’s board, madly knitting at the registration table while listening to speeches and answering questions. It was a perfect P4E moment. I better get a really nice pair of wool socks, though.
More Incredible Volunteers
Cathy Boote, Arlene Morell and Verna Ferencik, registration queens. Your warm welcome and jolly spirit made the registration process fun and easy.
Monique St. Aude, our student from last year, who came back again to help this year. It paid off big-time – her conversation with Dennis Shirley led him to encourage her to apply to do her Ph.D. with him. Go for it, Monique!
Greg Laws, who tirelessly moved tables and chairs, alphabetized name tags, then moved some more furniture.
Garret Titus, our student this year, who also happens to be a musician – he was our go-to guy for help with recording the speeches, and bravely took on moderating a workshop too.
All of our amazing speakers and moderators, who volunteered their time, expertise, and talent to make the day a huge success!
More Student Stories
At the end of a long day, after the dinner was over, there was still some food left. It made my day to be able to offer it up to the incredibly grateful ‘starving students’ who were hanging out in Stong College. They were utterly charming, and thrilled with all the food, especially the cookies. They even backed me up and vouched for my lack of craziness when some more students wandered in and I made them the same offer. There are seven very well-fed students wandering campus now!
It was a great day all round, and there are probably a million more stories to be told. Thanks to everyone who came, and I hope to see all of you out again next year.
Take One Parent, One Student, and One Teacher, and what do you get?
A trio of awesome volunteers! Anahit Harutyunyan (parent), Shamair Garib (student) and Jonathan Lau (teacher) worked tirelessly from the crack of dawn through to the very end of the conference, and met every challenge we gave them. Jonathan became the true hero of the day when he managed to hunt down someone to re-stock the toilet paper.
Knit One, Purl Two, Register a Participant.
I loved watching our conference registrar, Jan Sugerman, and Kathy Bradden, the Chair of People for Education’s board, madly knitting at the registration table while listening to speeches and answering questions. It was a perfect P4E moment. I better get a really nice pair of wool socks, though.
More Incredible Volunteers
Cathy Boote, Arlene Morell and Verna Ferencik, registration queens. Your warm welcome and jolly spirit made the registration process fun and easy.
Monique St. Aude, our student from last year, who came back again to help this year. It paid off big-time – her conversation with Dennis Shirley led him to encourage her to apply to do her Ph.D. with him. Go for it, Monique!
Greg Laws, who tirelessly moved tables and chairs, alphabetized name tags, then moved some more furniture.
Garret Titus, our student this year, who also happens to be a musician – he was our go-to guy for help with recording the speeches, and bravely took on moderating a workshop too.
All of our amazing speakers and moderators, who volunteered their time, expertise, and talent to make the day a huge success!
More Student Stories
At the end of a long day, after the dinner was over, there was still some food left. It made my day to be able to offer it up to the incredibly grateful ‘starving students’ who were hanging out in Stong College. They were utterly charming, and thrilled with all the food, especially the cookies. They even backed me up and vouched for my lack of craziness when some more students wandered in and I made them the same offer. There are seven very well-fed students wandering campus now!
It was a great day all round, and there are probably a million more stories to be told. Thanks to everyone who came, and I hope to see all of you out again next year.
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Everyone is welcome: this group begins at our conference on Saturday. It's a support group for people who want to learn more about using technology to communicate. How to do stuff here, or to start an e-news listserv, or group & more!
Looks like you (Mary and Cathy) have cleared the question of parent council funding up. But because we do get a fair number of inquiries about it, I thought I'd post both a link and a slide from Nancy Naylor's (Asst. Deputy Minister, Operations an...
Hi again,
I guess I first must clarify....Every year we DO get $500. This is a Base Mobilization and Outreach Grant to enhance and support Parent Involvement. Perhaps this IS what you were mentioning. I think the way it was worded about the OLD wa...
Hi Mary - the money that used to be available to councils was found in a board's portion of the Foundation Grant. Councils could, through their principal ask the board for money if they wished. Most boards used that money for a mass training event...
Cathy,
You mentioned that there WAS money available to Councils from the Board or Administration (you thought maybe $500 or so). I have been involved with School Councils now for over 10 years and have NEVER been aware of this! I am NOT saying we ...
You've pretty much nailed it Mike. When, under the NDP the idea of school councils was suggested and an Ontario Parent Council developed there was all sorts of optimism and excitement from parents who couldn't wait to take their places as working ...
Quote Jacqui Strachan: "People whose kids are just starting school are coming into a system that is much more stable and settled, and may not feel the need to be involved as intensely as we did when we started. They have more confidence in the 'sy...
Hi Jacqui - I guess my point was that if the advocacy for parents is to continue and to be meaningful those "seasoned" parents whose kids have moved on need to cultivate a younger crowd to do the heavy lifting (so to speak) of all that it takes to...
Regarding Mike's comments about whose job it is to communicate with the parent community, I actually think of it as a shared responsibility. If the only way that parents can get information is by joining the school council, there is a communicatio...
You can watch the experts from our conference debate this issue on TVO's website. Click here to view it now.
>Moderator, Cheryl Jackson, Host of “Your Voice”, TVO posed the above questions to these panelists:
• Joel Westheimer, University of Otta...
It's Friday the 13th, so I'm gonna go out on a limb here and maybe say something a bit controversial!
Cathy, you have raised a really interesting issue in terms of 'seasoned' parents and those that are newer to the education system. I often sense...
Hi all! Now that this policy is getting out there, what is the response/interest in giving input? Are PICs meeting to prepare a response? Any other groups? How is input being received?
Cathy made a good point about seasoned parents vs. the younge...
There has been much chatter in the North Bay area about a one board funding scenerio. I have myself written a letter to the editor on this very subject and their has been much feedback. To view and read feedback please visit the North Bay nugget w...
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