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WHERE’S THE TRUST? TOWARDS COLLABORATIVE DECISION-MAKING
In her recent book, Just Schools, Building Equitable Collaborations with Families and Communities, Dr. Ann Ishimaru argues for systemic...
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If Not Now, When?
The pandemic has brought school and home closer together than ever before. Families are learning that teaching children is not the...
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ENGAGING FAMILIES - COVID AND BEYOND
Years ago, when I picked up my youngest from her last day of Grade Three, I looked at her teacher’s cheerful expression and said, “You...
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Sharing the Pedestal
Parents hug your children this morning. It may be the last good thing they experience till they return home from school. Can you imagine...
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What's a Butcher Got to Do with It?
As I left my butcher shop, I was smiling, a warm feeling running through me. I live in a very large city. With that comes anonymity. It...
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The Blame Game Must Stop
CBC's “The Sunday Edition” on March 17th looked at increasing incidents of violence against teachers. To be sure, this is an important...
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Stop the Addiction to Fundraising
Family engagement and its positive effects on student achievement have very little to do with a school’s ability to fundraise. However,...
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Rec•i•proc•i•ty
Rec·i·proc·i·ty noun 1 the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit I was listening to “Ideas at 50” on CBC radio....
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It's Okay, They Come in Peace
I was recently speaking with Derek Rhodenizer on his blog “Beyond the Classroom” about engaging families in learning. He asked me why new...
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Everyone Have a SIP!
The beginning of school brings with it one of the most important projects of the year. It’s something that puts stress into the hearts of...
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