The Greater Victoria Teachers' Association is a local of the @BCTF representing more than 2200 teachers @SD61schools.
Sep 28, 2020 • 8 tweets • 4 min read
Over the years, #bced teachers' objection to the #FSA has often been narrowed to the Fraser Institute's ranking of schools. Although this is a particularly odious use of the results, it should by no means be considered the sole reason to dispense with this standardized exam. 1/
The #FSA is bad pedagogy. The format and content are outdated. Giving a test unrelated to classroom learning in an unfamiliar format is completely contrary to best practice in assessment and evaluation. The exam does not align with #bced new curriculum. 2/
Sep 14, 2020 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
GVTA Calls on @sd61schools to Immediately Close Schools until Air Quality Returns to Safe Levels.
Students returning to full classes today while Victoria’s air quality may be the worst in the world. GVSD61’s plan to put schools into ‘hold and secure’ is in direct conflict with the Covid-19 Exposure Control Plan and BCCDC Public Health guidelines for K-12.
Feb 28, 2020 • 5 tweets • 3 min read
Tomorrow teachers in #yyj will be joining with their colleagues around the country in a National Day of Action for Public Education. #RedForEd#redforbced@CTFFCE @bctf
Teachers around #yyj will be wearing red, lining streets outside their schools and participating in walk-ins as a show of support for education. The day will end with a rally at @Rob_Fleming office from 3:30-4:30 in support of fully funded public education system. #RedforEd
