OSSTF District 14

If the government wants to improve student achievement, it should focus on what students actually need:

✔️ Qualified teachers and education workers
✔️ Timely supports
✔️ Safe schools
✔️ Smaller class sizes
✔️ Professional expertise in the classroom

Student success is not built through increased screen time or one-size-fits-all provincial templates.

Students succeed when they have access to the supports, staffing, and learning conditions that help them thrive. Technology can be a useful tool, but it cannot replace the relationships, supports, and professional judgment that drive student success.

Read OSSTF/FEESO's response: https://bit.ly/4b6IJiX

Observed annually on June 21, this is a day to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. It coincides with the summer solstice, a day of deep spiritual and cultural significance for many Indigenous communities, marking renewal and the longest day of the year. Communities across the country host cultural festivals, traditional ceremonies, and community feasts.

So proud of D14s own Ryan Corkum and his year long dedication to raising money for Terry Fox. Please consider donating to the cause!

Juneteenth (a blend of "June" and "nineteenth") is a United States federal holiday celebrated annually on June 19 that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It marks the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that the last enslaved people in the country were finally free.

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World Day Against Child Labour is an international observance held every June 12 that highlights the plight of children engaged in exploitative work. Launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2002, it unites governments, workers' organizations, and civil society to promote policies and actions aimed at completely eradicating child labour.

Congratulations to D14s Melissa Wotherspoon on being recognized for her excellent work mentoring teacher candidates from the Trent education program!

District 14 and KPR ETFO pleased to support Northumberland Pride this year! Please stop by if you are in the area!