INFORMING, CONNECTING AND EMPOWERING EDUCATORS
In northern Manitoba, the winter road offers a short window of connection. For Rebecca Okemow, that important window of time aligned with something that made her journey possible: Indigenous Ceremonial, Cultural, Spiritual Observance Leave in the Manitoba teachers Collective Agreement.
As educators adjust to Manitoba’s new teacher regulation framework, The Society is helping members understand what these changes mean, what to expect if they become involved in the process, and where to turn for advocacy, legal support, and guidance.
As educators return to increasingly complex classrooms this fall, The Society continues to amplify members’ voices while advocating for the resources, policies and systemic changes needed to build safer, more supportive learning environments for everyone.
A growing bike bus movement is transforming the trip to school, bringing students, teachers and community volunteers together while building confidence, encouraging active transportation and strengthening school communities.
After teaching for nearly two decades in the Philippines, Amabel Pedrina was wondering if it might be time to try something new. But stepping back into a Manitoba classroom reminded her why she chose the profession in the first place.
One wrong click can open the door to cyber trouble. From phishing scams to password pitfalls, get practical, ready-to-use tips from our IT department to help educators protect their information at work, at home and everywhere online.
As a new school year begins, many educators are already feeling the strain of burnout, stress and anxiety. We asked Dr. Khush Amaria of MTS Kii Health for practical, simple ways teachers can protect their wellbeing all year.
Every lesson is about more than language. For Rose Bird and Jennifer Alcock, teaching Indigenous languages means strengthening identity, fostering healing and creating opportunities for future generations to reconnect with cultures and languages colonial policies attempted to erase. Bird, an
At Erickson Elementary School, the path to reconciliation is walked every day. From classroom learning to school traditions, educators have built a culture where truth, reconciliation and Indigenous perspectives are woven into the fabric of the school’s daily life.
Freshly baked muffins, simmering curry and homemade jerky signal Penny Osborne’s class is cooking up something special. Hired as a math teacher, Osborne never expected foods education to become her passion, or the program to grow into something so meaningful.
Explore lesson plans, resources and more to help mark the days leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 and beyond.
Empathy truly is a work of the heart, and in your spring issue of the MB Teacher, we explore just some of the ways it shows up in your work. MTS members share their experiences in community building through gaming
Shake off the winter blues with stories that reflect the light and joy of teaching here in Manitoba. There’s so much to discover, from our cover story profiling Indigenous languages educator and Heartberry Education founder, Marika Schalla, to Winnipeg educator
Our cover story is poignant and inspiring, as Internationally Educated Teacher Sherry Khanna shares her lengthy, challenging and often heartbreaking journey to becoming a permanent teacher in a Manitoba school division. It’s no news to anyone that teacher burnout is
Sixteen IBPOC members came together to create a powerful slate of articles, showcasing the rich diversity of teachers across the province. They highlight challenges and struggles, share moments of joy and unwavering strength, and offer deep reflection as they chart
There’s something for everyone in the winter, 2024 issue, starting with our cover story, Queering Indigenous Education. Here you’ll explore a facet of learning around Indigenous perspectives often overlooked in readily available content for teachers—that of Two-Spirit and Indigequeer students,
A new school year is underway and the MB Teacher magazine is back! Our fall issue is loaded with insights and resources designed to empower and inspire you in equal measure. Our cover story delves into the vast unknown of
Spring is in the air and the MB Teacher magazine is full of insights carefully curated to help you reflect and relax as summer vacation approaches. Our cover story focuses on Winnipeg’s Juno Award-winning music teacher, Jewel Casselman. Her 34-year
Storytelling has always been the heart of our magazine, and the winter MB Teacher is no exception. In this issue you’ll find reflections on community building in many forms. From two MB teachers using legendary role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons
This issue of the MB Teacher celebrates all the “newness” of a new school year, with a pawsitively inventive approach to calming anxious students (and maybe a few teachers, too!), an innovative system of grading that’s, well, ungrading, and all