Grounded Together: Inside MTS’s new Reflection Space
A room at The Society has been transformed into a welcoming space where relationships can be nurtured, knowledge can be shared, healing can occur and members can come together in a good way.
INFORMING, CONNECTING AND EMPOWERING EDUCATORS
Author: Lindsey Enns
From Experience: Advice for Beginning Teachers
We asked experienced educators across our social media channels to share their best advice for beginning teachers, and they delivered. This selection brings together practical tips, lessons learned, and words of encouragement.
Learning on the Land
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.
Back to School: Navigating the Teacher Regulation Process
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.
Violence in the Classroom: The Fight for Safer Schools
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.
Finding Purpose Teaching in the North
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.
From Passwords to Phishing: Cybersecurity Tips
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.
Small Habits, Big Impact: Mental Health Tips for the School Year
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.
Food Program Serves up Culture and Community
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.
Helping Students Find Their Way
No two days look the same for a school social worker. On any given day, Kathleen Vitt might support a student who’s struggling with attendance, meet with families, provide one-on-one counselling, or coordinate services and resources with outside agencies.