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Our day is beginning with the emergent motion of non-confidence in the Minister of Education. #ARA2021 #abed #ableg
Some members of the public were ignored by the Minister, not having their emails or phone calls returned. -Speaker #ARA2021 #abed #ableg
The curriculum is racist, Christianized and colonial. -Speaker #ARA2021 #abed #ableg
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Dennis Theobald is now delivering the Executive Secretary's Report at #ARA2021 #abed
The pandemic has not been the only matter affecting teachers and at any other time any one of the other issues we have been forced to face, whether it be: pensions, curriculum, Bill 32, private and charter schools. -Theobald #ARA2021 #abed
This year was not about #covid19 but about how it tested our political, economic and societal response. There is much to celebrate but there have also been failures. -Theobald #ARA2021 #abed
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President Schilling @schill_dawg is now providing the President's Report #ARA2021 #abed
@schill_dawg Trying to sum up an extraordinary year can never truly capture the experiences and changes we've all born witness to. This year has been stressful, tough and relentless. No one is untouched by the pandemic. -Schilling #ARA2021 #abed
@schill_dawg It wasn't easy and it wasn't perfect, but you've persevered. That's why I've never been prouder to be a teacher. I'm proud of the work that you do. -Schilling #ARA2021 #abed
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Vice-president @JennyRegalYYC is now presenting the Public Education Award to Margaret Ann Armour (posthumous). #ARA2021 #abed
@JennyRegalYYC Armour was very active in inspiring women and girls to learn about science, engineering and technology. -Regal #ARA2021 #abed
@JennyRegalYYC Armour was named a member of the Order of Canada for her work in helping school students see themselves in science and technology professions. She was also named one of the 100 Edmontonians of the century-Regal #ARA2021 #abed
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The second honorary membership award is now being presented by past president Greg Jeffery @ab_teacher to Norm Yanitski #ARA2021 #abed
@ab_teacher I was proud to share the podium with Norm at many events in Black Gold -Jeffery #ARA2021 #abed
@ab_teacher He has been the heart and soul of his local for many years. Norm earned that respect. -Jeffery #ARA2021 #abed
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The honourary membership award is now being presented to former PEC member Jere Geiger. #ARA2021 #abed
Geiger is a fierce advocate for students and public education. Quite simply, he is fearless. -Schillling #ARA2021 #abed
The ATA is only as strong as those who are involved in it, and we've been fortunate to have great leaders who chosen to serve. Jere spent 22 years on Provincial Executive Council--longest serving district rep in ATA history -Schilling #ARA2021 #abed
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Don't let anyone tell you that making schools safe for students falls only on your shoulders - Shelley Morse #ARA2021 #abed
Even though education falls under provincial and territorial authority, the federal government has a crucial role in setting safety standards and demanding they be met. -Morse #ARA2021 #abed
The $2B announced by federal govt for safe return to schools -- $260M of which went to AB--was largely due to CTF advocacy -Morse #ARA2021 #abed
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