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.
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.
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.
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.