March Madness
By Zoe Flatman
Here we are in March already! It has been a harsh start to the New Year for many in Southern and Western Ontario with record, or near record snow days. For those who love winter and outdoor activities it looks as though there will be great conditions for skiing, sledding and any number of outdoor activities over March Break. For those, like me, who are not fans of the snow, the days are getting longer and the sun seems to be shining more- spring is no doubt on the horizon. I have been approached about several upcoming events that might be of interest, including Facing History event at the Art Gallery of Ontario and CIVIX Democracy Bootcamp for the upcoming Student Vote Canada 2019 please read further for details.
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January in Rapport- Big Changes
By Zoe Flatman
Another successful OHASSTA Conference is now finished and it is time for reflection. As I met with people over lunch and listened to powerful guest speakers, I was reminded of the first OHASSTA conference I attended so many years ago. I was hired for a contract position less than 1 week prior to the start of the school year and, because of the support of a great Head of Department and mentor, just 2 months later I found myself out near the Toronto airport collecting ideas and resources and meeting amazing teachers from across the province. That was in 1991 and I have been honoured to have attended more than a dozen conferences since. While budgets and release time have become tighter and attendance is a bit more of a struggle for many teachers, I firmly believe that the annual November get together is the best PD available.
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