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Located on the unceded territories of Katzie, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo, and Qayqayt First Nations #STA36 #bctf #bced

Surrey, British Columbia
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
Having cases of variants in schools needs to be a game-changer. We require greater protections to keep schools operating! Time for @BCNDPCaucus to act decisively to improve safety by abandoning the one-size-fits-all approach in BC. #bced #bcpoli
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Matt Westphal
4 years
The mounting number of COVID-19 exposures is making it feel a lot like November in @Surrey_Schools , except now we have exposures connected to variants at three schools. @JM_Whiteside please give districts the ability to reduce density at hardest-hit schools! #bced #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
Dozens of exposure notifications each day, waiting for the next person to get sick, the class to self-isolate. We are not safe under the current plan for #bced , as we explain in this open letter to Dr. Henry. #bcpoli
@vauvent
Matt Westphal
4 years
An open letter from @SurreyTeachers to Dr. Bonnie Henry: "We are not safe." #bced #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
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Surrey teachers unite by walking in & wearing #RedforBCED Why? Because #BCED is underfunded by $1800/student Because we are in a current #BCTeacherShortage crisis Because this government promised to do better. Because we expected better. Because students deserve better. #betterbc
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
Priorizing the vaccination of people working in schools is a very positive step by @JM_Whiteside , @jjhorgan and Dr. Henry. At the same time, and for the same reason, it's important to enhance mask rules to make the last three months of the school year safer for all. #bced #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
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On Sep 19, we published a Joint Statement with @CUPE728 & @SurreyDPAC On Sep 20, we held the line against hate speech disseminators until they left at 12:55am on Sept 21. As we said, our support for the 2SLGTBQIA+ community is unwavering. There is #NoSpaceForHate here. #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
Please just tell school districts that they can institute mask requirements in classrooms for all ages. Let's use every available safety measure for the last three months of the school year! #bced #bcpoli
@vauvent
Matt Westphal
4 years
Using terms like "guidance" and "guidelines" provides no clarity about whether the provincial health and safety rules are requirements that must be adhered to exactly, or minimum requirements that may be exceeded by school districts. Result: needless confusion. #bced #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
The current safety plan is not good enough for schools in the Fraser Health region, particularly Surrey. No elementary student is currently required to wear a mask in their classroom all day. #bced #bcpoli #RedForBCEd
@vauvent
Matt Westphal
4 years
Walk-in by ⁦ @SurreyTeachers ⁩ and ⁦ @CUPE728 ⁩ support staff at Frost Road Elementary this morning, calling for stronger safety measures in ⁦ @Surrey_Schools ⁩, where exposures and cases of variants are steadily on the rise. #bced #bcpoli #RedForBCEd
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
Even if @DrBonnieHenry will not require masks in classrooms, @Fraserhealth can, and should, to deal with the particularly serious situation in our schools and make them safer for students and the adults working with them. #bced #bcpoli
@bctf
BC Teachers’ Federation
4 years
The 12 BCTF local presidents that represent #BCED teachers who work within the Fraser Health region have released a joint letter calling on @FraserHealth to improve health and safety standards in schools. #BCpoli , read it at Thread⬇️
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
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Teachers are often 1st to wipe away tears & give emotional support to students. From collecting funds, to new tech, to coaching after school, teaching is not what it used to be. Classrooms are complex places. Teaching. #morethanyouthink #bced #bcpoli #bctf #sd36learn #surreybc
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
Past time for changes in @Surrey_Schools to improve health safety for all while meeting students' needs. @BCSTA_News @BCSTA_President #TrusteeAcademy2020 #bced #bcpoli
@vauvent
Matt Westphal
4 years
As cases continue to mount in @Surrey_Schools , with a second school closure and more to come, @SurreyTeachers demand the Board make significant changes to improve safety of schools, so that they can continue operating. The evidence is in: Stage 2 is not working! #bced #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
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We're heartbroken to learn of the discovery of children's remains at the site of the former Kamloops residential school. Their loss is a tragedy for families & the whole community. They'd be parents, grandparents, ancestors, elders and leaders today. Justice is required.
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
3 years
Thanks to @LizanneFoster for her analysis of how the areas of Surrey hardest-hit by Covid are also some of the poorest. Educators at the schools in these areas understand the challenges families face, but public health does not. It's not too late to do better. #bcpoli #bced
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
1 year
Its 12:46am and there are still anti-SOGI protesters outside the building with a sign that says "Groomers Work Here". And not a word from the MInister of Education, @RachnaSinghNDP
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
3 years
On 15 Feb 1974, the first BIPOC president of @SurreyTeachers led the first strike to demand limits to class sizes. On 19 January 2022, @BadhBir became the first female BIPOC president of the STA. Surrey teachers have always made history/herstory. #bcpoli #bced
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
Great to see teachers and support staff wearing #RedForBCED at Woodward Hill, marching in the name of safter schools for all, and also the support from parents! #bcpoli #bced
@vauvent
Matt Westphal
4 years
Solidarity March by ⁦ @SurreyTeachers ⁩ and ⁦ @CUPE728 ⁩ staff before school at École Woodward Hill Elementary to demand better health and safety standards, now that COVID-19 variants are in our schools @bctf #bced #bcpoli #RedForBCED
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
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Last night we attended the @Surrey_SchoolsBoard meeting during which a statement in support of the LGBTQ2S+ community was read by Chair Laurie Larsen. The statement noted the Board wouldn't tolerate hate speech & the dissemination of misinformation at any worksite. #bcpoli
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Surrey Teachers’ Association
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
1 year
It's almost 9pm and the protest and counter-protest continues outside our office. #NoSpaceForHate
@bctf
BC Teachers’ Federation
1 year
Amazing turnout for the Vancouver counter protest in the name of LGBTQ2S+ rights and inclusive ed. Some of our favourite signs ❤️ 🌈 #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
1 year
Thank you Premier @Dave_Eby for standing up for the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth who are 7 times more likely than their cisgender peers to attempt suicide. #bcpoli #bced
@RobShaw_BC
Rob Shaw
1 year
Full exchange of @JohnRustad4BC and @Dave_Eby on SOGI today in QP, in which Eby eviscerates Rustad.
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
Everyone deserves to be safe at work. It is irresponsible not to have students wear masks in elementary school, when they would help reduce COVID-19 transmission, and the PHO has not shared scientific evidence of any harm associated with their use. #bced #bcpoli
@vauvent
Matt Westphal
4 years
If younger children are less of a risk for transmission, then why such a discrepancy in COVID-19 cases between elementary and secondary teachers? A big difference between elementary and secondary schools is about mask-wearing. This needs to change. #bced #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
2 years
Why is nobody asking about the biggest difference in the flu being drastically reduced in the last 2 years? It was primarily the #maskmandate ! Vaccinations are important but don't ignore the effectiveness of masks in preventing the spread of viruses. @bcpoli @bcndp #BCED
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
Staff and students of five divisions at James Ardiel had to self-isolate because of exposure to the UK variant. Today we learned of a further variant exposure at Queen Elizabeth Secondary. How many more before stricter rules are established? #bced #bcpoli #RedForBCEd
@vauvent
Matt Westphal
4 years
Walk-in by ⁦ @SurreyTeachers ⁩ and ⁦ @CUPE728 ⁩ support staff at James Ardiel Elementary in ⁦ @Surrey_Schools ⁩ to demand better safety rules, such as mandatory masks in classrooms. ⁩ @bctf #RedForBCEd #bced #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
2 years
Pleased to announce your newly elected @bctf Members-at-Large Marilyn Ricketts-Lindsay @lynlindsay and Rick Kumar @kickitwithrick from our very own @SurreyTeachers at the #bctfagm2023
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
1 year
Love and Gratitude to our incredible allies & union brothers & sisters who showed up today to defend the human rights of everyone especially our 2SLGBTQIA+ colleagues & students. #NoSpaceForHate #SOGI
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
6 years
We are all teachers, and we believe all schools should be safe and inclusive for everyone. #SOGIis4ME #STA36 #teachersworkingonweekends
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
3 years
Now that we see the data that @DrBonnieHenry and @CDCofBC have been sitting on, why is @Fraserhealth not targeting neighbourhoods with high positivity and low vaccination? Reduce risk in their schools, and improve access to vaccinations for residents. #bcpoli #bced
@SrushtiGangdev
Srushti Gangdev
3 years
What was the answer Dix gave when asked about the erosion of public trust again? Anyway, here is a very strongly worded press release from @SurreyTeachers / @vauvent with the numbers they DO have at their disposal.
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
3 years
The Fraser Health data is nothing to brag about. It shows transmission in schools. It also seems to show that the winter break reduced the number of school cases. #bced #bcpoli
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@jheighton3
Jennifer Heighton
3 years
Tip for Dr. Henry: Surrey schools have been in crisis for awhile. Instead of doubling down on obvious errors, how about pivoting to provide safety to those citizens instead? The criticism you are facing is because your decisions & comments ⬇️ *do not* reflect reality. A thread:
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
Surrey teachers & @cupe728 staff did walk-ins today at Riverdale and Woodward Hill Elementaries, and L.A. Matheson Secondary. As Covid numbers continue unabated, and cases of variants increase, the need for better safety measures in @Fraserhealth is clear. #bced #bcpoli
@Julia_MacRae
Julia MacRae
4 years
Awesome spirits at École Riverdale, even the principal took a video! #bcpoli #maskask #bctf
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
Solidarity with everyone working at École Woodward Hill! We will be there. #bced #bcpoli
@SoundsLikeJoya
Gioia Breda (she/her)
4 years
@realreporter @ybrend @PennyDaflos @Bernardo1130 @ctv_michele Hi folks, teacher at a École Woodward Hill here. There is a solidarity walk in planned tomorrow morning that is all. #RedFored #bced @SurreyTeachers
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
The Surrey Teachers' Association Representative Assembly carried the following motion. We have already written to Prime Ministers @narendramodi and @JustinTrudeau to express our solidarity with farmers in India and their struggle. #cdnpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
7 years
So proud of Surrey Students at Fraser Heights for their thoughtful, well-written "Letters to the Editor" in response to critics' reactions to #SOGI123
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
5 years
Thank you to all who came out to support us in our rally today. To our Surrey NDP MLAs, we door knocked for you, now it’s time you “door knock” for us! Increase the funds to education and get those concessions off the table. #nobodyvotedforthat #sd36learn #SurreyBC #bced #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
Walk-in by teachers and @CUPE728 support staff at Harold Bishop Elementary this morning, demanding better safety measures for @Surrey_Schools . #bced #bcpoli #RedForBCEd
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
Although Maple Green has not had an exposure to a variant of concern (yet), the teachers and @CUPE728 support staff are showing their support for colleagues at affected schools, and the need for better safety measures in @Surrey_Schools . #bced #bcpoli #RedForBCEd
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Julia MacRae
4 years
Walk in (and enthusiastic honking from parents and the public!) at Maple Green Elementary this morning. Teachers are worried for their safety, asking for a mask mandate, supporting each other through this anxious time. #bcpoli #MakeSchoolsSafe #bctf #Red4Ed
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
We are so glad to see stronger mask rules! They are needed now more than ever, as variant numbers increase. We want the final three months of this school year to be as safe as possible for everyone, and this will help. #bced #bcpoli
@jordantinney
Jordan Tinney
4 years
Here is a copy of the Medical Health Officer's Order on Face Coverings in Surrey Schools main text is in pic attached. #sd36learn #whiterockbc @CityofSurrey @whiterockcity @SurreyTeachers @CUPE728 #surreybc
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
2 years
We need to replace specialist teachers positions when they are absent on DAY 1, not 20 days later! @bctf #RedforBCED #WorkLoadMatters #bced #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
3 years
Thank you to @ohana_annie , @LisaSingerUBC , and @LizanneFoster for expressing the concerns Surrey teachers feel about the continuing need for strong health and safety measures (esp. masks for all) in September. #bced #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
1 year
“My life as a trans person in America was saved by public school teachers who respected me and treated me like a human being when my parents did not,” she said. “I am alive today because of teachers” cc: @bctf @bcfed via @surreynowleader
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
The Foundation Skills Assessment takes valuable class time, does not provide any additional support to students or schools, and its abuse by the Fraser Institute is harmful to schools and students. And, we are in a pandemic! Cancel them this year @JM_Whiteside ! #bced #bcpoli
@vauvent
Matt Westphal
4 years
I appreciated the chance to discuss teachers’ concerns about the FSA, and why they should not be used, particularly in a pandemic year. #bced #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
3 years
Teachers Teaching on Call play a critical role in keeping schools running when other teachers are away. On any given day, they could be at any school, teaching almost any subject, and are responsible for keeping students safe and learning. Thank you so much for all you do! #bced
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
6 years
When you look at the cost of living in BC vs. teacher salaries, it's not hard to see the correlation & understand why BC is still scrambling to recruit. Higher salaries elsewhere with a lower-cost of living makes BC a hard sell!
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
1 year
Congratulations @ohana_annie ! We are proud of you! We admire your resolute commitment to ensuring students are well-prepared for their roles as citizens in a democracy. cc: @bctf @Surrey_Schools
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
6 years
Would you like a rainbow sticker for your window? The @bctf will send these to members for free! The stickers promote schools as a safe and inclusive environment. ❤️🧡💛💚💙
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
6 years
“Open letter to my MLA and to the Minister of Education: Surprise! It’s about education funding” #STA36 #sd36learn #bced #bcedchat #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
1 year
@SurreyTeachers is calling on the #SD36 Surrey to stop wasting resources on FSAs and to focus instead on the impacts of overcrowding in schools, insufficient student learning supports, and a profound shortage of professional educators. #bcpoli #bced #bctf 🧵/1
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
Not permitting school districts to exceed the basic provincial health and safety guidelines, when more than 21,000 COVID-19 cases have been in Surrey, makes no sense. We demand better safety measures, like a mask mandate in classrooms. #bced #bcpoli #RedForBCEd @CUPE728
@vauvent
Matt Westphal
4 years
With news every day of more exposures to variants and classes in isolation in ⁦ @Surrey_Schools ⁩, staff at AHP Matthew and Maple Green Elementaries will be doing walk-ins tomorrow to demand safer schools for students and staff. #bced #bcpoli @bctf @realreporter ⁩ ⁦
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
2 years
. @CdnSchoolLibrar Did you know that @Surrey_Schools will be reducing the time that our award-winning @SurreyTeachers teacher-librarians will have in 2023/24 to carry out the very things they did to win your award last year? #cndpoli #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
3 years
Ottawa's largest school board to resurrect mask mandate amid 6th wave | CBC News
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
3 years
Even with vaccinations for school staff, there are high numbers of Covid exposures, and individuals and classes having to self-isolate, in @Surrey_Schools . Better safety measures needed so we can make the final 2 months of the school year safer for all in schools. #bced #bcpoli
@SurreyNowLeader
Surrey Now-Leader
3 years
‘There can be more’: #SurreyBC teachers push for better COVID safety measures
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
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Our commitment includes: • Teaching an honest and unfiltered history of Canada. • Integrating Indigenous knowledge into our teaching methods and curriculum. • Standing in unwavering solidarity with Indigenous members, students, and families. More:
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
1 year
On this National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S) we pause to remember and to honour the memories of our stolen sisters while we also renew our commitment to ending this scourge. #RedDressDay #MMIWG2S #MMIWG
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
6 years
Curious about a school? Talk to the people who LIVE there, day in & day out. Teachers (and school staff) pour their heart and souls into their schools and care so deeply about their students. No number or ranking will ever capture that!
@bctf
BC Teachers’ Federation
6 years
Enough with the useless Fraser Institute rankings. Our #bced students and their hard work deserve better than clickbait. Have a question about a school? Talk to the staff that work there and the school’s community of parents. They know more than any standardized test. #bcpoli
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Surrey Teachers’ Association
2 years
Astounding that @Surrey_Schools is "rewarding" our award winning teacher-librarians with cuts to elementary schools library learning commons services next year. A disappointingly regressive decision we hope will be rescinded. #bcpoli #bced
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
5 years
We need better funded supports for children with special needs. Public education funding needs to be prioritized. Nothing changes a child's chances in life more than an excellent education. #STA36 #sd36learn #bctf #bced #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
5 years
BC Liberal gov. gouged 100s of millions of $ from the education system. We need the NDP to bring school funding back & provide time & resources for success for all students. Nothing changes a child's chances in life more than an excellent education! #sd36learn #bctf #bced #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
6 years
Thanks @glenhansman & @bctf for their continued advocacy for more teachers and support staff to help support our most vulnerable learners. We are experiencing a teacher shortage! Districts can not recruit and retain enough staff to properly function. #bced
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
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We need better funded supports for BC students! We need public education funding to be prioritized. Nothing changes a child's chances in life more than an excellent education. #STA36 #sd36learn #bctf #bced #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
6 years
Happy #SurreyPride ! Come visit @SurreyTeachers @ Holland Park for pride pencils, notepads, bookmarks & posters! #bced #LGBTQ #SOGI123 #loveisthelesson #hatecannoteducate
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
1 year
Its 11:12 pm and there are still anti-SOGI protesters outside the building. And not a word from the MInister of Education, @RachnaSinghNDP #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
We know that @Surrey_Schools trustees care about the health and safety of their employees and students. The public will support taking additional steps beyond the provincial guidelines to make schools as safe as possible for the rest of this school year. #bcpoli #bced
@vauvent
Matt Westphal
4 years
Dr. Henry's latest pronouncement suggests districts can institute stricter mask policies, including in elementary schools. If not now, when? @Lauriel88701680 @gpthind @GTymoschuk @BobHolmesSD36 @mcnally_laurae Terry Allen Shawn Wilson #bced #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
5 years
Time to take action! Surrey teacher rally this Thursday, beginning 3:15 pm at Bruce Ralston's office, then to Harry Bains' office at 4:15 pm - let's make sure they can't ignore us anymore! Act now so we don't have to act later! #sd36learn #bctf #bced #bcedchat #bcpoli #SurreyBC
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
3 years
We are very proud of the first ever Black History Month edition of our Advocate magazine. We will be renaming our STA office building after Lloyd Edwards (pictured on the cover) this spring. Stay tuned for details! #sd36 #sd36learns
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
It's vital that Teachers Teaching On-Call & @CUPE728 employees who work in many different @Surrey_Schools also get early vaccinations and that there be a mask mandate. Thanks to @jordantinney and Board Chair @larsen_laurie2 and the other trustees for pursuing this. #bced #bcpoli
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Marcella Bernardo
4 years
"Our board's just doing their diligence but, yes, it's a complicated question... and I know that COVID is in our schools every single day." @jordantinney re: trustees in #SurreyBC seeking more clarity about making masks mandatory in elementary schools. #bced #bcpoli @NEWS1130
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
2 years
Library Learning Commons in elementary schools today are nothing like school libraries from last century. They are spaces for dynamic engagement. Too bad @Surrey_Schools seem to be taking them back to the 20th century. #bcpoli #bced
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
3 years
@mcnally_laurae We're quite concerned about the low vaccination rate amongst K-6 students during this Omicron tsunami in Surrey right now. Will you consider access to vaccinations in schools for Surrey families? #sd36 #bcpoli
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Surrey Teachers’ Association
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Surrey Teachers’ Association
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At today’s STA AGM, Surrey teachers voted unanimously to add a Member at Large designated for Person of Colour to our STA Executive Committee! #sta36 #sd36learn #bced #bctf
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
3 years
“Private schools that can control the number of students in their classes, that charge large tuitions, that don’t accept all students, tend to do really well on the FSAs, and schools in lower socio-economic parts of the province tend to do poorly."
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
Finallly, indeed! Now it would be nice to know at what point #bced would move to Stage 3 of the school reopening plan (only 50% of students in attendance at the school at once), since we have been in Stage 2 all year, regardless of case numbers. #bcpoli
@bctf
BC Teachers’ Federation
4 years
Finally. Masks are now mandatory in all #bced schools in Grades 4-12. For K-3, they are strongly recommended. Thank you to those who have worked so hard to get this important safety measure in place. Teachers will be relieved to have this added layer of protection. #bcpoli
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Surrey Teachers’ Association
1 year
One of our counter protestors was just assaulted with a rock. Show your support! @RachnaSinghNDP @BCNDPCaucus cc @globalnews @CityNewsVAN @cbcnewsbc #SOGI123 #NoSpaceForHate
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
3 years
All school districts need to implement mask mandates from K-12. #bced #bcpoli
@vauvent
Matt Westphal
3 years
Thank you @jordantinney , @Lauriel88701680 , @GTymoschuk , @BobHolmesSD36 , @mcnally_laurae , @gpthind , Shawn Wilson, and Terry Allen for making @Surrey_Schools safer. Time for the rest of @BCSTA_News to follow, since all #bced students deserve the same safety measures. #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
6 years
Dr. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond or Akikwe, practising lawyer, professor of law, member of the Indigenous Bar, and BC’s first Representative for Children and Youth is tonight’s keynote speaker at the @bctf Summer Leadership Conference. #bced #bcedchat
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
6 years
"To be clear about SOGI, if you support it, you support equality for all students, and are a decent human being who believes that kids like mine have the inherent right to attend school, where he is treated with respect, dignity..."
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
All @SurreyTeachers are proud of the Surrey Teachers' Association's role in driving improvements for working and learning conditions in #bced , and of the leadership of former President Lloyd Edwards in that effort.
@BC_LHC
BC Labour Heritage Centre
4 years
THIS DAY IN HISTORY: February 15, 1974 1,000 #SurreyBC teachers led by their local president Lloyd Edwards to Victoria to protest education under-funding and increasingly large class sizes in their fast growing district. #bclab #BlackHistoryMonth
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
4 years
Teachers are tired of waiting for schools to become safer in #bced . #bcpoli @BCSTA_News
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
1 year
"There are so many holes in this vision for parental rights. Principally, that our parents don’t own us, and though we are legally responsible for their care, children are not our property." #bcpoli #NoSpaceForHate
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
1 year
Given that the next few days are going to be very hot, we're encouraging @SurreyTeachers to invite MLAs to spend some time in their overheated @Surrey_Schools classrooms. Click link to find out in which MLA's district your school is: #bcpoli #bced
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
1 year
From 9am on Wed, Sept 20, until 1am, Thur, Sep 21, signs filled with hate speech such as "Groomers work here" were held up by anti-SOGI protesters outside the STA office. 🧵/1
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
6 years
You don't have to study history once, it is ongoing, it is complex, there is new material and we're going to honour it. Recognize Canada was built on erasing Indigenous law, experience, languages. Reversing it requires standing up sometimes. "Tell them Mary Ellen sent you." @BCTF
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
1 year
3/🧵 We have since learned that amongst the group that the STA hosted was famous playwright and poet Parminder Swaich.
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
6 years
Happy Convention day, Surrey teachers! Looking forward to an awesome day of learning 😍Remember, parking may be limited at some sites so arrive early & carpool where possible! Use #staconvention2018 to share your favourite takeaways❤️
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
2 years
The ultimate measure of a [person] is not where [they] stand in moments of convenience and comfort, but where [they] stand at times of challenge and controversy," MLKing, Jr. Thank you @swethered & NWTU for standing with our President, the amazing @BadhBir cc: @bctf
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
3 years
Ontario Public School Boards have set a precedent for staff safety in schools. Will the Surrey School Board follow their lead? @larsen_laurie2 @BobHolmesSD36 @GTymoschuk @gpthind @mcnally_laurae @WiShawn #bcpoli #bced #sd36 @Surrey_Schools
@OPSBA
OPSBA
3 years
A statement from our President @CathyAbraham on the upcoming return to school. 1. Priority vaccination for students and school staff 2. Continued access to PCR testing 3. N95s to school staff ASAP 4. Adding COVID-19 to regulation under the Immunization of School Pupils Act
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
6 years
On behalf of everyone here at the STA office, welcome back to another school year! We trust that you had a rejuvenating summer, and are ready to be back. The STA is here for you, so please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns you might have! #STA36 #w
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
3 years
An excellent idea from Ontario's government, don't you think @BCNDPCaucus ?
@RichardCityNews
Richard Southern
3 years
NEW - The province will provide 11 million rapid tests to students as they leave for winter break. Every student will receive a box of five tests to use every three to five days, allowing for asymptomatic screening before they return in January
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
2 years
“Inclusion is diverse equitable systems & full respect from cultural to legal standpoints. It is easy to fake, so open dialogues on how people feel in spaces are crucial to ensuring inclusion and not just token acceptance,”
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
6 years
WHERE ARE YOU VOTING? Teacher locals across the Lower Mainland recommend these candidates #electingourbosses #iteachivote #bced #bcpoli #bctf
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
3 years
Our executive voted to sign this petition and encourage STA members to so. Everyone working in the school system should be provided with training about the TRC Calls to Action and the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. #bced #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
3 years
Congratulations, Carolyn!
@Surrey_Schools
Surrey Schools
3 years
'It's been quite the ride' says @BrCklearns teacher of 50-year career: Congratulations to Carolyn Quan on this amazing milestone. Thank you for your many, ongoing years of commitment to our district & students! 🙌 #sd36learn #SurreyBC #WhiteRockBC #bced
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
6 years
Teachers! Did you know that as a BCTF member, you have FREE (confidential) access to this Mental Health Wellness resource? Check it out (if you haven't already)! @bctf #bctf #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthWeek #sd36learn
@StarlingMinds
Starling Minds
6 years
No matter how you’re feeling right now, over the next four weeks you will learn evidence-based strategies to increase your resilience to stress. Join thousands of Canadian teachers who use Starling Minds every day. Register at ?… #mentalhealth
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
1 year
@MorganeOgerBC @CTVNews @CKNW @cbcnewsbc @SurreyRCMP Police arrested two protesters and they have the situation contained right now.
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
1 year
Did You Know that data from Foundational Skills Assessments (FSAs) is ranked & then used to sell houses in Surrey? The results are not included in report cards, nor do they lead to increases in learning supports. #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
2 years
“I am devastated by the decision by the Surrey School Board, as are all of the elementary school librarians in Surrey,” she said. #bced #bcpoli
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
6 years
Prior to today’s SGM, we had the honour of presenting the Jennifer Wadge Memorial Social Justice Award (with the help of Jen’s parents!) to three very deserving young activists. #socialjustice #activism #sd36learn
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
6 years
Surrey teacher @VioletteBaillar tells us the powerful lessons she brings to the classroom after visiting with migrants passing through Mexico City on their way north.Compassion, social services, climate justice are all on the curriculum. #STA36 #bctf #bced
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
7 years
Thrilled that today's announcement of new Grandview Heights Elementary school,and 12-classroom addition at Pacific Heights will be FULLY FUNDED. Disappointed that future projects will still be subject to District capital contributions..
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@SurreyTeachers
Surrey Teachers’ Association
6 years
Can you say, with absolute certainty, that #bced funding formula change the government is contemplating won't have an impact on contract language teachers just won back through the courts? @RachnaSinghNDP @GarryBeggMLA @jinnysims @HarryBainsSN @jjhorgan @JagrupBrar1 @BruceRalston
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