From the BCTF: Over the summer, the Ministry of Education and Childcare have finalized their resources to help support the implementation of the new K–12 Reporting Policy. These resources can allRead more
Please make sure your school has a rotation set up through Staff Committee to ensure an equitable rotation of teachers who may be called on to cover a teacher absence.Read more
Check your school’s bell schedule, especially if your schedule includes collaboration time. The collective agreement and the School Act have specific language about the school day, the instructional day, andRead more
The BCFED is holding engagement sessions to support the Government of BC’s Anti-Racism consultations, which will inform the upcoming Anti-Racism Act. The engagement sessions are for any union members whoRead more
Evolution of “Woke” Recently, the term “woke ideology” has been dominating certain circles of social media. As professional educators, it is our duty to delve into the roots and theRead more
Please make sure your school has a rotation set up through Staff Committee to ensure an equitable rotation of teachers who may be called on to cover a teacher absence. ItRead more
Do you have a burning idea to improve the way things are done in the BCTF? Did you know that all policies in the BCTF Members Guide started with anRead more
Dear friends, Once again, welcome back to another school year! We know how difficult it can be to truly take care of ourselves during the school year, so I hopeRead 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.
