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Niigaan Sinclair urges teachers to embrace principles of Indigenous education
At age 22, Niigaan Sinclair began his career teaching drama at Kelvin High School in a mainly Jewish neighbourhood of Winnipeg ...
Mar 192 min read


Newly elected BCTF President was born to teach
Carole Gordon’s political journey from classroom teacher to President of the BC Teachers’ Federation began ...
Mar 195 min read


Game on: Using play to beat stress and bridge cultures in class
Stressful events are common in childhood and sometimes, from an evolutionary perspective, even necessary for development. Healthy stress ...
Feb 194 min read


Children’s book about nature, adventure, and self-regulation written by BC teacher
As a teacher I am always trying to find ways to inspire students. I felt I couldn’t have a direct impact with students during the COVID ...
Feb 192 min read


Celebrating the life of Ray Worley: BCTF President from 1992 to 1994
Ray Worley was an activist in his local and in the BCTF during some very tumultuous, exciting, and formative ....
Oct 7, 20245 min read


Rainbow revelry: Finding community and queer joy
For many queer folks, seeing ourselves reflected in the classroom was not something that happened when we were growing up in the BC ...
Oct 7, 20243 min read


Reflections on teaching and concussions
Last fall, an unexpected incident changed my school year dramatically. Up until that point, I was being creative in my classroom...
May 15, 20244 min read


School counselling: Perspectives from rural BC
We know that things are changing in the lives of the students we teach. There are so many things that affect the mental health...
May 15, 20245 min read


Once an art teacher, always an art teacher: Collaborative print-making across generations on Galiano Island
In our professional life before retirement, we were very active in local and international art organizations...
Feb 22, 20243 min read


Ideas to celebrate reading in your school
Spring is a great time to cozy up with a good book and cup of tea. Whether your preference is for digital, audio, or physical books...
Feb 22, 20245 min read


Vulnerable students need consistent supports across all school districts
Looking after our most vulnerable students has formed the fundamental tenet of my teaching...
Feb 22, 20243 min read


Our hopes and dreams for public education
We know there are significant pressures facing our valued public education system—overcrowding, chronic underfunding...
Feb 22, 20243 min read


Students and staff at École Mission Central Elementary celebrate Diwali
Diwali is one of the brightest and most significant festivals for many cultures across the Indian subcontinent...
Dec 15, 20232 min read


Surrey teacher is finalist in Global Teacher Prize
For many, the prospect of winning $1-million US might be an invitation to take a break and reflect on one’s accomplishments...
Nov 20, 20233 min read
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