SUBJECT: PSA Conferences—October 23, 2020 Given the current COVID-19 pandemic situation, the BCTF’s Provincial Specialist Association Conferences, on the October 23, 2020 PSA day, will be held online. The Federation has provided significant support to the PSAs to help with their move to virtual conferences as we recognize the importance to the Federation’s members for access to quality,…
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Research Stories Measuring Implicit Bias in Schools A new study finds evidence that teachers’ implicit bias may lead to unequal student outcomes. By: Emily Boudreau Posted: August 11, 2020 School leaders across the country are reflecting on the conversation about race and racism in America that came to a head this summer, proposing…
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NEW EDITORIAL OF FROGS AND FERNS: creating conditions for natural learning BY TAMARA STRIJACK This fall looks a lot different than anyone could have anticipated. Many parents are finding themselves in the position of deciding to keep their children at home and figuring out what that might look like. Many teachers are finding themselves in the position of trying to “teach” in the midst of restrictive…
Read More...Hello BCSSTA members!A quick reminder that our conference is OPEN for registration - remember prices went down to reflect the decreased venue costs! It's a great deal!The details and registration link are here: https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbcssta.wordpress.com%2F10-2%2F&data=02%7C01%7CRyan.Holly%40sd23.bc.ca%7C1349c3f2f83f4c3a558008d863e6576f%7Ca88c6e7e8efc4bc7956fe8170457f178%7C0%7C0%7C637369188858547563&sdata=KbN0KM3x%2B2vvuwA5hKepGG1xmVAhIVS3XTjlunPBquk%3D&reserved=0Also,…
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Ashley Perkey September 15, 2020 Education Connected Teaching and Learning Pixabay Sign up for our daily edtech news briefing today, free. As a Reading Connections teacher for middle school students, I usually get to spend two or three years teaching, working with, and getting to know my students. I prioritize building relationships and I believe that’s the…
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