Teacher

• Port Hope, Ont., teacher wins Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence

  Karen Watson has been a teacher at Port Hope High School for more than 20 years, focusing on Grades 9-12 in a number courses.

  Education

  Nov 29, 2023
  
• Quebec police investigate threats after school says nonbinary teacher prefers Mx. pronoun

  The publication of the letter resulted in abusive, defamatory and threatening comments, according to the director of legal affairs and communications for the school district.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2023
  
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• ‘The Harrison Trimble Strawberry Anvil’ book inspires young writers

  A literary journal showcased the poetic talents of students from Harrison Trimble High along with Ontario counterparts at Abby Park High School in Oakville and McMaster University.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2023
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• Retired N.B. gym teacher gives away free bicycles to kids in need

  As bikes and life become more expensive, many families simply cannot afford what some might now see as a luxury. But Krista Richard sees it as a rite of passage for kids.

  Features

  May 11, 2023
• N.B. Teacher’s Association says teachers being ‘squeezed,’ applies for mediation in contract talks

  The New Brunswick Teachers' Association says the government is squeezing them out of competitive wages and a proper compensation package in collective bargaining talks.

  Education

  Apr 11, 2023
• Waterloo police charge Kitchener, Ont. teacher in sexual assault investigation

  An investigation conducted by the Waterloo Regional Police Service's youth protection unit along with Family and Children Services of the Waterloo Region began on Feb. 2.

  Crime

  Mar 16, 2023
• Wellington Catholic school board names new superintendent of education

  Betty Farrell has over 20 years experience as a teacher, department head, program coordinator, and administrators within the school board.

  Education

  Mar 8, 2023
• Former B.C. teacher charged with 12 sex offences dating back to 1970s

  Brian Moore taught at Upper Lynn Elementary School from 1970 to 1982, however at least one of the incidents is alleged to have taken in 2007, long after his teaching career ended.

  Crime

  Feb 16, 2023
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• Meet New Brunswick’s cardboard kid: ‘Boxes are not safe in our house’

  "If I see a box, I want to do something with it," said nine-year-old Cailin Jensen

  Jan 23, 2023
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• B.C. teacher showed Grade 2s R-rated horror film, had them copy Bible verses: Regulator

  The Delta teacher, who resigned last year, showed the kids the first film in the 'Halloween' franchise, which left some of her students feeling scared.

  Education

  Dec 7, 2022