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Minister of Education
Annie Kidder
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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Lori Lukinuk replied to Kevin Lester's discussion 'School Parent Council, Fundraising dollars, Bank Account and Reporting'
There seems to be so many different ways of functioning. I'm not even sure myself what is correct or even legal or minimally, what is allowed or acceptable. Question: Do any school fundraising groups out there, whether school council or parent group…
9 hours ago
Sheila Stewart replied to Kevin Lester's discussion 'School Parent Council, Fundraising dollars, Bank Account and Reporting'
Hi marbat: You can get the details on the fundraising consultation regarding provincial guidelines on fundraising, student fees, and corporate sponsors from your board's PIC/Chair or Director. The deadline is Jan. 15.
13 hours ago
marbat added a discussion
changing school boundaries and using small munipalities students to prop up urban schools
Does anyone have experience with a board committee proposing removing students from a small community with a healthy elementary population, bussing them into the city to prop up a city school that has neighboring schools in the urban boundary that a…
16 hours ago
marbat replied to Kevin Lester's discussion 'School Parent Council, Fundraising dollars, Bank Account and Reporting'
Where would I find this fund raising policy discussion-- if its a formal question from the Ministry, I think our board has already made the decision years ago. School Councils have no bank account in our boards; we can decide to do a fund raiser and…
21 hours ago
Adeniyi Temowo left a comment for Jacqui Strachan
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deborah smith replied to deborah smith's discussion 'Want to do an "eco bootcamp" for a week?'
Hello Gay Believe it or not, I had trouble finding a family who wasn't already on the green track! We wanted to get the story on the air soon -- while the copenhagen talks are on, so, we're working on a new angle -- people who are living the EXTREME…
yesterday
Gay Stephenson replied to deborah smith's discussion 'Want to do an "eco bootcamp" for a week?'
A greener lifestyle is something we all strive for in our own ways. Deborah, this sounds like fun for one lucky family who is not shy about being on TV! I'm going to send your request out to members of our online community who have told us they live…
yesterday
Gord Wyse replied to Kevin Lester's discussion 'School Parent Council, Fundraising dollars, Bank Account and Reporting'
Marbat, I have a different take. Schools council's exist, ie. in business terms are their own entity. We have bylaws, voting structure etc. If we fundraise we direct the funds- the principal cannot "out vote us". To some of your points. School autho…
yesterday
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deborah smith added a discussion
Want to do an "eco bootcamp" for a week?
CBC TV's new show "Connect with Mark Kelley" is looking for a family who wants to try living a greener lifestyle for one week. We want to hear about what is dead simple to do, dumb or downright not going to happen, and we'll have an eco expert givin…
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Gay Stephenson added a video
Honouring Bill Davis
The Egerton Ryerson award honours a person who has made an outstanding contribution to public education - either through there work inside the system, or through their advocacy. Watch as this year's honouree, William G. Davis, receives the award an…
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Greg Laws replied to M.B. (Barry) Wansbrough's discussion 'Restructuring for Learning: Test methods, not students.' in the group 21st Century Schools @ the Centre
Here are a couple of interesting and related comments from US bloggers. "Call me a radical if you want, but were it up to me I would blow up our entire educational system and start over with something far more humane that what we - and that include…
on Friday
Linda Steel replied to Gord Wyse's discussion 'Draft "Parent Engagement Policy" not going out to PIC's?'
Actually - all school councils are supposed to include both (at least) one teaching and one non-teaching staff member (and a student rep at the seconday level, and at the discretion of the Principal at the elementary level). The only person who does…
December 3
Carolyn Hines replied to Gord Wyse's discussion 'Draft "Parent Engagement Policy" not going out to PIC's?'
I am employed in a couple of the schools, including where my kids go to school and where I am on council. That, I guess, is where the conflict of interest arises. I cannot see what kind of conflict of interest would prevent me from voting on spendin…
December 3

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