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Our school council did not advertise nor give 14 days written notice to each family with a pupil in the school this year (nor last). They seem to re-elect themselves via "accalimation" each year, b...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gord Wyse Oct 19.
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Brilliant idea Anthony! What a great way for "People For Education" to reach out and engage the greater whole and its inherent diversity while including the students who represent the future, and giving everyone a voice in a considered and conside...
Critical judgment disappears altogether, for in no way can there ever be collective critical judgment....The individual can no longer judge for himself because he inescapably relates his thoughts to the entire complex of values and prejudices esta...
In order to truly measure something, there needs to be a concrete structure and a definitive description; therefore in order to answer the above question, we would need to define what is meant by success?
and, what is considered "successful"?
Wow. My head is spinning. Sometimes the languaging on these threads goes beyond my ability to comprehend; it seems that many contributors are very well versed in the politic of school councils, school boards, ministry, gov't, etc.
I certainly am n...
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...
Jacqui, I agree with you that
I concur.
What a good idea to engage the media.
In our area, Special Education planning committees (SEAC) are supposed to "engage" and consult via "invitation to respond" to "all parents receiving special ed services" but none of the special ed pa...
http://teacherleaders.typepad.com/the_tempered_radical/2009/10/building-parent-engagement-in-schools.html
I'm with Cathy. Parental engagement means different things to different people; its as personal as, well , getting vaccinated or not. My ide...
I foresee many problems with ECE's and teachers sharing the responsibilities of a full day programme, although it is a fabulous idea from an ideological perspective.
I do think enhanced opportunities for learning and stimulation can be good for ma...
Parents often have questions about special education. Here's a place where we can ask questions, share ideas and information and help one another...
Maybe P4E could do a poll (parents, teachers, councils)? Maybe the media would provide some coverage regarding the poll? Maybe the public could be aroused that way to write to their MPP's? Have there been any publicized debates (sorry if this is r...
What about putting it to a vote?
If EQAO costs as many millions as this website suggests (is there some way to determine exactly how much?) why not do what the democratic process would suggest and have the politicians/Ministry open up the decision...
Doesn't it all just come back to accountability and transparency?
If the information regarding team participation is not being clearly communicated to the entire school population (children as well as parents) and there is an "exclusive private cl...
No advice to give but can share that in our experience much of the same happens at our school.
ALL children are not treated equally nor given equal opportunity to participate. There is very little communication to the parent body regarding try out...
Everything said above is true, but I would like to clarify one point. Typically a school council will have members and executive. For 99% of the time any parent can be a member of school council giving them voting privileges with no need to be ele...
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- At 3:59pm on November 20, 2009,
Anthony Wright said…
- Hi Mike, yes it is still there. I posted it in the Deborah Konecny's discussion. I saw your post regarding your concerns in Sam's blog. I hope you can get things cleared up.
Anthony
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Presentations and notes from all sessions are being posted to our main website, as we receive them.
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Minister of Education
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Charles Pascal (Early Learning)
Testing the Pros and the Cons (Panel Discussion)
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November 29, 2009
This time the book is a podcast. When you’re tired or busy with another task, well the podcast can be just the thing. Recently I heard Learning, Doing, Being: A New Science of Education. If you were intrigued by Alanna Mitchell’s recent Atkinson Series: Brainstorm about the developments of brain science and the impact on education, then this podcast may interest you.
From Speaking of Faith produced by American Public Media, host Krista Tippett talks with writers, artists, scientists, thinkers and theologians about ” belief, meaning, ethics and ideas” . Last week she interviewed neuroscientist (and dancer) Adele Diamond who now teaches at UBC .
She talks about Executive Functions. It turns out that play and especially dramatic play is key to the development of self –regulation.
“Her work is scientifically illustrating the educational power of things like play, sports, music, memorization and reflection” The more parts of an individual that get involved, the more the brain changes. The research is “turning modernity on its head”
Here is a short slide show clip....
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jan@peopleforeducation.com
November 29, 2009
This time the book is a podcast. When you’re tired or busy with another task, well the podcast can be just the thing. Recently I heard Learning, Doing, Being: A New Science of Education. If you were intrigued by Alanna Mitchell’s recent Atkinson Series: Brainstorm about the developments of brain science and the impact on education, then this podcast may interest you.
From Speaking of Faith produced by American Public Media, host Krista Tippett talks with writers, artists, scientists, thinkers and theologians about ” belief, meaning, ethics and ideas” . Last week she interviewed neuroscientist (and dancer) Adele Diamond who now teaches at UBC .
She talks about Executive Functions. It turns out that play and especially dramatic play is key to the development of self –regulation.
“Her work is scientifically illustrating the educational power of things like play, sports, music, memorization and reflection” The more parts of an individual that get involved, the more the brain changes. The research is “turning modernity on its head”
Here is a short slide show clip....
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Hi Sheila,
Thanks for acknowledging my post. I hear what you are saying about commmunication between PIC's and school councils and how non-effective it ultimately can be if council members are too busy fundraising, or time is not given to address...
I've been working with high school students - mostly in math - for several years in Toronto. I have noticed a trend in how, and the extent to which, teachers and students use their textbooks. If you have thought at all about this, are interested i...
Nice to see your participation and thoughts here, Carolyn! Your perspective and questions are good, and I recognize that you are new to this “front” in Ontario. Good to hear your questions too, Kevin. And thanks, Jacqui.
I guess I am trying to so...
Hi Jacqui, Carolyn, Mike, and everyone else.
Thanks so much for your input and comments.
I value all the the various interests that we all have in our children's education.
As parents, we all strive to afford a better life for our children then th...
Mike, I have to say that you expressed many of my concerns and questions about the role and responsibilities of school council. I hear you and your frustration about the topics of discussion, but if council doesn't discuss the mundane, day to day,...
Thank you Mike for adding a balanced and practical voice to the discsussion of just what constitutes "involvement". How much do parents really want to do and what is realistic to expect from the front-lines when there is so much else parents need ...
Thanks, Jacqui, for explaining the role of PIC at the Board level. I am a PIC member (part of Gord's committee actually) and also on school council at my children's school. That being said, I have to admit that I am not as well-versed in the roles...
Hi Kevin,
I know Gord is away this week, but I can help answer some of your questions, and hopefully he can jump in where I leave holes:
1) PIC mandates will vary from board to board - the ministry recommended the establishment of PICs, but has ...
Hi Eva,
It has only recently come to my attention that the Toronto board has developed a different method for allocating the school council funding. I'm not sure how long they have been doing it this way, but I have sent an email to the Parent an...
Hi Hollis,
I recommend Uzma Shakir, and I think if I search the office I can find her contact information (or Jacqui may have it!). I have heard her speak on these topics and she is amazing. The only thing I'm not sure of is how often she is avai...
HI!
I am a Co-chair at a diverse downtown Toronto school and am looking for reputable (but afforadable) contacts and/or tips to facilitate an engaging workshop for our parent body about diverse family values , North American youth culture and med...
I have been wondering if changes to report card formats (elem. and high school?) that may be coming would open up to different things to measure, or other opportunities for measurement/tracking. Surveys are tricky, but may have a place somewhere.....
Brilliant idea Anthony! What a great way for "People For Education" to reach out and engage the greater whole and its inherent diversity while including the students who represent the future, and giving everyone a voice in a considered and conside...
Good point, marbat. I have often viewed it like that: School councils are advisory, and I would think that would also apply to where fundraised money is directed as well, ie, a recommendation can be made to support a specifed area with some fundin...
Hi Gay,
My bias is that our education system should be about producing critical thinkers. I hold this view largely because I think it promotes the greatest possibility for self-determination. I also agree with you that we need to learn to be cons...
I've noticed a few very exciting things happening across the country as teachers and even entire school divisions begin to embrace the digital in education. As a social tech trainer and consultant in the education and non-profit sectors, I am alwa...
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