@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
@schill_dawg The curriculum in its current state is deplorable. Nothing about it is right: it has all been politicized. This by a government that said it wanted to depoliticize curriculum -Schilling #ARA2021#abed
@schill_dawg Our students deserve a curriculum that is diverse, modern, inclusive and respectful. Our students deserve better and I'm proud the teachers of AB stood together with thousands of other people in the province and said no. -Schilling #ARA2021#abed
@schill_dawg On pensions, your work has not been in vain. Now is not the time to retreat. -Schilling #ARA2021#abed
@schill_dawg It's stressful and frustrating to think about what this year has done to our classrooms. We've did what was asked of us in the hopes that our efforts would make for a better future. -Schilling #ARA2021#abed
@schill_dawg As frustrating and stressful as this last year has been, I'm inspired by the work you do. Like you, I believe in public education. -Schilling #ARA2021#abed
@schill_dawg That is why, like you, I get up every day, drink way too much coffee and try to make the world a better place, because like you, I know it matters. -Schilling #ARA2021#abed
@schill_dawg You don't have to be perfect--you just have to be persistent. We will persist in our condemnation of a flawed curriculum, our challenge to Aimco’s right to manage our pension. We will be relentless in our advocacy. -Schilling #ARA2021#abed
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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
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
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
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