Tag Archives: Education
‘It’s disappointing:’ STF President reacts to SSBA statement on class size and complexity
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation stands 2-1 against the Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) and the government.This comes after the SSBA sided with the government and agree that class s...
Feb 18, 2024
Sask. school boards association says class complexity shouldn’t be in teachers’ deal
Throughout its negotiations with the provincial government, the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation has maintained class size and complexity should be included in any collective bargaining agreement.On ...
Feb 16, 2024
Carlton grad class rallies around former classmate
Kenzie Dunn fondly recalls how much her friend looked forward to graduating, making sure everyone knew she was moving to New York with her dog.Sadly those plans were brought to a halt when 16-year-old...
Feb 16, 2024
'We're fighting for our students': Teachers hit picket line in front of Premier's office
Main Street in Shellbrook was jam-packed on Friday with teachers from in and around Prince Albert.They were taking part in one of two rallies organized by the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) as...
Feb 16, 2024
Judge rules challenge of Saskatchewan's pronoun law can proceed
A judge has ruled a court challenge can proceed over the Saskatchewan government's law requiring parental consent for children under 16 who want to change their names or pronouns at school.Justice Mic...
Feb 16, 2024
Teachers Federation declines bargaining invitation as strikes hit P.A. and North Battleford
The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) has turned down an invitation to resume bargaining with the provincial government.In a statement issued Friday morning, the STF claimed that they asked the G...
Feb 16, 2024
Province unveils plan to address enrolment growth as teachers prepare to strike
As Saskatchewan teachers prepare to hit the picket lines on Friday, the provincial government is rolling out a plan aiming to address enrolment growth in schools.Class size has been a primary sticking...
Feb 15, 2024
Rotating strikes having big impact on low income families, says Prince Albert community group
The executive director of Prince Albert's west flat citizens group says teachers away from work is having a big impact on the whole community, not the least of which being single parent families worki...
Feb 14, 2024
Saskatchewan teachers headed back to picket lines after talks break down
Saskatchewan teachers are going back on strike.In a media release Tuesday evening, the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation announced that talks with the province's Government-Trustee Bargaining Committe...
Feb 13, 2024
New York language society welcomes Dene language teacher among their presenters
Allison Lemaigre remembers when she first became passionate about revitalizing her Dene language."When I was able to start teaching in the classroom like that and seeing how that I could teach in my o...
Feb 13, 2024
