Laurier Macdonald High School in St. Leonard, Que., joined with schools across Quebec at an event to launch Media Literacy Week 2012. Students had the opportunity to talk with a panel of experts about online privacy as part of this year's theme Privacy Matters. The week, which runs from Nov. 5 to 9, is hosted … Read more
According to a recent national survey of 3,900 teachers, many Canadians schools are ill-equipped and under-resourced to adequately support the mental health of students. This recurring theme emerged from the survey conducted by the Canadian Teachers' Federation last winter. Findings were released at the opening of the Federation's Annual General Meeting in Halifax. The federation's … Read more
Throughout the year, 30 teachers from across Canada will be honoured by their respective teachers organizations and the Canadian Teachers' Federation and receive a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty's accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. Federation president Paul Taillefer said the federation is delighted to … Read more
A pilot project of the Canadian Teachers' Federation in collaboration with the Assembly of First Nations has recently taken one of the top honours in the Ashoka Changemakers Initiative: Inspiring Approaches to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Learning. The joint pilot project entitled, "To Learn: Sharing, Wisdom, Strength, and Unity" was launched via the federation's … Read more
The Canadian Teachers' Federation announced that the École Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys in Markham, ON, has acquired the 50,000th booklet in the Dream Big series. The federation said that the Dream Big Series counts four booklets that help couples get the support needed to help school-age children develop, expand and improve their French-language skills and build their Francophone … Read more
The Canadian Teachers' Federation is pleased to announce that Governor General David Johnston has agreed to become the Patron of the CTF Imagineaction program. CTF president Paul Taillefer said this program's goals are very much aligned with Johnston's vision of a smart and caring nation that values the importance of civic engagement, empathy and community … Read more
The Canadian Teachers' Federation is honoured that two of its nominees were inducted in the prestigious Ordre des francophones d'Amérique in the city of Québec. Lise Routhier-Boudreau, a former president of the Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens and of the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne along with Liberal Alberta Senator Claudette Tardif … Read more
Media Awareness Network and the Canadian Teachers' Federation unveiled the theme for this year's annual Media Literacy Week is "Digital Citizenship." The organizations are calling on Canadians to encourage young people to reflect on their online lives, and their rights and responsibilities as they navigate the digital world. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
In honour of the International Day against Homophobia, the Canadian Teachers' Federation invites teachers to use age-appropriate ways to generate discussions with their students and to heighten a better understanding of sexual and gender minorities. The Federation believes the role of educators is critical in creating safe, welcoming, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environments … Read more
The federation is encouraging Canadian teachers and supporters of public education to examine each federal party's position related to education, children and youth, and to vote for candidates who give priority to education and public programs that support the well-being of children and youth. Call 613-688-4314.
