Ideas to balance the loss of Monday and Friday prep times?
At many elementary schools, a few teachers end up with Friday and Monday prep times. As most statutory holidays fall on these days, these teachers end up with significantly less
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Mask Wearing Non-Compliance
When discussing concerns about mask wearing non-compliance with administration, ensure that you have the Public Health Order handy. The wording in the order is much stronger than the Health and
Read moreSurrey Teachers’ Favourite Teachers
To celebrate World Teachers’ Day 2021 on Tuesday, October 5, we called for stories of Surrey Teachers’ favourite teachers in last week’s STA Connection. Here are the entries we received: Raman Badesha – TTOC My favourite teacher was Ms. Henry
Read moreNew Reporting Policy
The Ministry of Education has released a draft form of a new K–12 Student Reporting Policy which includes significant changes to the current reporting order. Teachers, parents, and students have from
Read moreCoDevelopment Canada’s Fall Online Fundraiser
The STA International Solidarity Committee has tickets to CoDevelopment Canada’s Fall Online Fundraiser “From the Classroom to the Streets: Spotlight on Teachers’ Movements in the Andes” on Saturday, October 16 at 4pm.
Read moreBCTF Social Justice Grants
As members of a Social Justice union, Surrey teachers can access BCTF Social Justice grants. These grants are offered by the BCTF to promote social justice initiatives in locals, schools and classrooms. The
Read moreBeing contacted while on sick leave
We have heard from some teachers that their principal, or someone from the District, has contacted them through email or phone while they are on the first 20 days of a sick leave. This increases the stress on members
Read moreBCFED National Day of Truth & Reconciliation Events
BC Federation of Labour has published a list of events for the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Online (from anywhere)How to watch and listen to National Day for
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