What results do your systems get? If they aren’t the results you are looking for, it is the system that needs changed. Is it your training, curriculum, screener, implementation? There is an answer, you just need to be brave enough to find it. #untilallcanread #ourkidscantwait
#ScienceofMath Take a moment to read this academic, research-based response. It represents the insights of a large group of highly respected leaders in the field. #Math #MathScores #OurKidsCantWait
NSTU Nova Scotia Teachers Union Press Release Date: March 20, 2024 For Release: Immediately Contact: Mark Laventure Angela Murray NSTU to hold strike vote (Halifax-Kjipuktuk, NS) The Nova Scotia Teachers Union representing almost 10,000 public school teachers and specialists will be holding a strike vote on Thursday, April 11, 2024. The NSTU’s Provincial Executive reached this decision based on the advice of its negotiating team after nearly 10 months of negotiations with the Province. In January, the NSTU requested the assistance of a conciliator. “Obviously, we hope that job action won’t be necessary and that this serves as a wake-up call for the government, who has been unwilling to reach a fair contract for teachers nor making necessary changes to improve learning conditions for students across the province,” says NSTU President Ryan Lutes. Lutes adds: “It’s unfortunate that Government isn’t taking the current challenges facing our public education system seriously. It is not takin
Lutes adds: “It’s unfortunate that Government isn’t taking the current challenges facing our public education system seriously. It is not taking escalating levels of violence seriously. It is not taking the teacher shortage seriously. It is not taking rapidly declining classroom conditions seriously. And, on top of everything, it is not taking the need for a fair contract for teachers seriously. A strong strike mandate sends a message to Premier Houston that it’s time to act on the many crises currently boiling over in our public schools.” -30- More info: Mark Laventure, Cell: 902-818-5010, mlaventure@staff.nstu.ca or Angela Murray, Cell: 902-497-0194, amurray@staff.nstu.ca
Teachers put kids first every day but we can’t pour from an empty cup. Teachers deserve a fair deal that improves working & learning conditions, with appropriate compensation that keeps up with inflation and attracts/retains people to the profession. #nspoli #OurKidsCantWait
I noticed the NS Teachers Union has turned off commenting & isn't using the #OurKidsCantWait hashtag anymore. Wonder why? #CovidIsAirborne #MassDisablingEvent #CleanTheAir 🐘🙊