The Institute for Public Education (IPE/BC) has launched the Hopes and Dreams community engagement research project, and it plans to issue a report that will help determine education policy and practiceRead more
We have been hearing from members that the recent heatwave is having a detrimental impact on learning and working conditions. Unfortunately, there are no WorkSafeBC regulations around temperature. However, thereRead more
The STA Pro-D Committee is raffling off a copy of Jo Chrona’s book, Wayi Wah! Indigenous Pedagogies: An Act for Reconciliation and Anti-Racist Education. To enter the draw for thisRead more
Several people participated in the professional development excursion “Learning Local Indigenous Legends, Songs, and Stories While Exploring Burrard Inlet in a Traditional War Canoe” at the STA Convention Day onRead more
The STA will be presenting a Summer Pro-D Townhall on May 18, 2023, from 3:30pm – 5:00 pm via Zoom. This will be an open forum for you to bringRead more
There are two main types of transfer grievances. In qualification grievances, a teacher is sometimes not shortlisted for an interview because the principal decided they were not qualified. In suitabilityRead more
Did you know that Canada has the fourth largest Jewish population in the world with approximately 400,000 people? National Jewish Heritage Month in Canada provides an opportunity to celebrate theRead more
This month is Asian Heritage Month in Canada and theme for this year is “Stories of Determination”. Asian Heritage Month is a chance to learn more about the past ofRead more
The Advocate is a seasonal publication for members. The Advocate contains a report from the President, information from the table officers, updates, and information on current educational issues and issues of importance to Surrey teachers.
