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A Time for Family
It is often said ‘This is the time for Family’. Thinking back to the Christmas’s of the past it is the memories with my friends and family that I remember. We as a family would watch all the Christmas classics. Charles Dickens ‘A … Continue reading
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Tagged child poverty, children, Christmas, Family, Health, Human rights, It's a Wonderful Life, legacy, poverty, Scrooge, The Fates, youth
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Old Systems vs New Realities
Making ‘system’ change is one of the most difficult tasks to accomplish. Remove the fact that fear often overwhelms many people as they think about change, doing something differently, even if the old way of doing things is no longer … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Political Issues
Tagged canada, CFS, child and family services, children, knowles centre, Manitoba, poverty, SAIL, Social justice, Social Services, Winnipeg
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Celebrating Inclusive Education
On Thursday, February 19th, 7 pm at the Victoria Inn in Winnipeg Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children celebrates students, families, educators and community at the Yes I Can!! awards. The Yes I Can Awards celebrates those individuals who are making a … Continue reading
A TEACHER 24/7
In Manitoba as teachers we stand for Inclusion. A place where not only children can be safe, valued and accepted, but everyone. As a teacher that is what we are supposed to stand for when we are at school. … Continue reading
Posted in Education, My Writings
Tagged children, CMHR, Education, Human rights, Inclusion, Manitoba Teacher's Society, MTS, poverty, School, teachers
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A Time for Family
It is often said ‘This is the time for Family’. Thinking back to the Christmas’s of the past it is the memories with my friends and family that I remember. With each year that passes it seems the struggles of families … Continue reading
Posted in Education, My Writings, Political Issues
Tagged child poverty, children, Christmas, Family, Health, Human rights, It's a Wonderful Life, legacy, poverty, Scrooge, The Fates, youth
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Canadian Human Rights Museum More than a Building
A visit to the Canadian Human Rights Museum is a teacher’s dream come true. It will open your eyes to the educational possibilities not only for our students but for everyone. There are no words that can accurately de-scribe the … Continue reading
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Tagged CMHR, Education, Human rights, Inclusion, Manitoba Teacher's Society, RETTA, RETTA Record, Winnipeg
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A Beacon for Hope: Canadian Human Rights Museum
On Saturday, September 27th I had my first of what will be many visits to the long-awaited opening to the public of the Canadian National Human Rights Museum. The Human Rights Museum is located where people, cultures, history and business all come … Continue reading
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Tagged canada, City of Winnipeg, CMHR, Culture of Canada, government, Hoddinott, Human Rights Museum, Manitoba, United Nations, Winnipeg
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Don’t Stop Now: The Importance of Structures and Routines
It never is the most exciting presentation or the topic that when looking through the Conference Guide you say “Wow I am going to that one!!” Structures and routines there is just no way to make it sound any more … Continue reading
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Tagged behaviour, classroom management, Education, Hoddinott, Safe and Cival Schools, schools, Sprick, structures and routnes, Sugai, Teacher
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Fad or Foundation?
Is this a Fad or a Foundation to great teaching and learning for students? Many effective teaching strategies or innovations have occurred from a belief there is a magic strategy that works for every student. Those of you that … Continue reading
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