Violence in Schools
Sadly, violence in schools has long affected our members and continues to do so. The STA and the District have recently formed a working group to tackle this important issue. Read more
Latest News
Learning about anger
Anger is an important emotion. It has had critically important functions throughout human evolution. Its main purpose is to infuse us with energy so that we can fight for ourRead more
Failure to fill Agreement
On May 3, the Association signed an amended agreement with the School District that resolves several grievances related primarily to special education classes, staffing ratios, caseloads, and failures to fillRead more
Summer Pro-D
If your school is thinking of having summer Pro-D activities, staff need to vote on the proposal. Many staffs hold this vote at a May staff meeting. However, a voteRead more
Reflection by Marilyn Carr, Convention Committee member
Convention… that time of year when you get to see all your teacher friends… oops, wait… we’re still online. Not to worry, we know how to do this! Wake up,Read more
An analogy to explain “restored language”
Imagine that after saving hard for many years you bought a good, reliable car in 1993. It was nothing fancy but got you between places in relative comfort and ease.Read more
Remedy Agreement
The grievance officers met with the staff representatives from secondary schools to discuss best efforts to comply with the restored language of our collective agreement. Staff reps, with the helpRead more
The Advocate
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.
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