Written by CMHA Alberta The holiday season is a busy time for most. There is so much to do, attend and plan, which can bring up feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, and depressed. Conversely, this is also a time where people may feel acutely aware of the void left by the loss of a loved one, and their own personal loneliness. Who is affected? Holiday depression, anxiety and stress…
Read More...Hello Teachers, We have had a large number of teachers hired over the last few years. Many are new teachers while others come with experience from other districts and provinces. Professional development is unique in each district. Local contracts and past practices dictate how professional development is carried out. In School District #23, we operate under our collective agreement Section F Professional…
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Grades 6–8 Digital Citizenship Lessons Coming Soon! Our updated and new lessons for grades 6–8 launch January 14. Don't miss them NEW Digital Citizenship Discussion Guide for the Movie Eighth Grade Start a conversation about social media and identity with this relatable film. Read more Tools…
Read More...Understanding climate change deniers Do you have a climate change denier among your friends or family? If so, Chui-Ling Tam of the University of Calgary has a thought-provoking piece today in The Conversation Canada about how branding them as such isn’t very helpful. She writes: “Labelling someone who is confused about climate change as a denier does not advance us to a world of collective…
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Led by Ryan Schaaf FETC's Discussions on EdTech with Leading Educators Please Register Below Date: Wednesday, December 19 Time: 8:00PM Eastern/5:00PM Pacific Time Ryan Schaaf travels into the future to look back on the factors that changed education to support individuals and society. Want to know how to prepare yourself and your students for the future? With…
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