BC’s Site C Dam – Another stack in the LNG house of cards
The BC government announced today that they were going ahead with an $8.8 billion commitment to build BC’s largest dam – “Site C”. Critics of the project consist of most…
Tara Ehrcke
The Mind of Christy Clark
My colleagues and I were somewhat perplexed at the lunch table this week to grasp the motivation behind the latest decision of the BC Liberals to end funding for adult…
The Mind of Christy Clark
My colleagues and I were somewhat perplexed at the lunch table this week to grasp the motivation behind the latest decision of the BC Liberals to end funding for adult…
The Mind of Christy Clark
My colleagues and I were somewhat perplexed at the lunch table this week to grasp the motivation behind the latest decision of the BC Liberals to end funding for adult…
School Trustees – The citizens’ voice
Tomorrow is voting day for school Trustees in British Columbia. Please take the time to cast your ballot, and hopefully you've had a chance to look at some of the…
School Trustees – The citizens’ voice
Tomorrow is voting day for school Trustees in British Columbia. Please take the time to cast your ballot, and hopefully you’ve had a chance to look at some of the…
School Trustees – The citizens’ voice
Tomorrow is voting day for school Trustees in British Columbia. Please take the time to cast your ballot, and hopefully you’ve had a chance to look at some of the…
Reflections on the BC Teacher Strike
Teachers are reflective practitioners. And just as we reflect on a lesson to judge what worked and what did not, we ought also to reflect on our struggle to improve…
Reflections on the BC Teacher Strike
Teachers are reflective practitioners. And just as we reflect on a lesson to judge what worked and what did not, we ought also to reflect on our struggle to improve…
Reflections on the BC Teacher Strike
Teachers are reflective practitioners. And just as we reflect on a lesson to judge what worked and what did not, we ought also to reflect on our struggle to improve…
BC Teacher strike – Lessons learned
On the evening of the vote results, I found myself, with great difficulty, repeating the tried and true advice: “Don’t mourn, organize.” Because it is correct. There is much to…
BC Teacher strike – Lessons learned
On the evening of the vote results, I found myself, with great difficulty, repeating the tried and true advice: "Don't mourn, organize." Because it is correct. There is much to…
BC Teacher strike – Lessons learned
On the evening of the vote results, I found myself, with great difficulty, repeating the tried and true advice: “Don’t mourn, organize.” Because it is correct. There is much to…
Response to Sandy Garossino
A number of teachers have pointed to a string of tweets by Sandy Garossino, who spoke so eloquently about the meaning of Justice Griffin’s decision during our strike. I very…
Response to Sandy Garossino
A number of teachers have pointed to a string of tweets by Sandy Garossino, who spoke so eloquently about the meaning of Justice Griffin's decision during our strike.I very much…
Response to Sandy Garossino
A number of teachers have pointed to a string of tweets by Sandy Garossino, who spoke so eloquently about the meaning of Justice Griffin’s decision during our strike. I very…
Will the Education Fund improve classroom conditions?
The tentative agreement negotiated this week includes an Education Fund which replaces the Learning Improvment Fund (LIF). Will this improve classroom conditions? Not much, if at all. The BCTF did…
Will the Education Fund improve classroom conditions?
The tentative agreement negotiated this week includes an Education Fund which replaces the Learning Improvment Fund (LIF). Will this improve classroom conditions? Not much, if at all.The BCTF did an…
Will the Education Fund improve classroom conditions?
The tentative agreement negotiated this week includes an Education Fund which replaces the Learning Improvment Fund (LIF). Will this improve classroom conditions? Not much, if at all. The BCTF did…
Tentative agreement – Yes or No?
Despite what I know was a herculean effort on the part of our bargaining team, I very much hope that BC teachers will vote no to the tentative agreement. After…