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INSIGHTS: Moratorium Committee Recommendations, Policy Work, and MORE!
Greetings to all,
A couple of major things to point out to you this week….
Policy Work!
As you know, one of the ongoing major tasks for the Board is to set policy – and thus, direction – for Edmonton Public Schools on behalf of the community. There are two things related to policy on tap this [...]
INSIGHTS: Education Act consultation, November 26
Hello all,
As you know, the potential of a new Education Act to positively impact the education “we” provide to our students is something near and dear to my heart.
Over the last several years, it has been my great privilege to participate in the Inspiring Education and Setting the Direction for Special Education dialogues, to contribute [...]
INSIGHTS: Summer Reading!
Welcome to Summer!
Summer is a great time for reading – ideally under the shade of a lovely big old tree, a hot cup of tea, and no mosquitoes… .ahhh!
I invite you to join with me in diving into the following –
Bill 18, the new Education Act
A great place to start is online at http://ideas.education.alberta.ca/engage/current-initiatives/action-on-legislation You [...]
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INSIGHTS: Your thoughts on Community Sustainability? Fees? Per Diems?
Happy Spring!
Monday, March 21, marks the first day of spring and it is also the International Day for the Elimination for Racial Discrimination. And this year, for me, it marks a celebration at DS MacKenzie that I am very much looking forward to.
On Monday, the whole school community will be welcoming five students from Fushimi [...]
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T’was the night before the election….
T’was the night before the election
And in the ‘burbs and the core
Edmonton voters were considering
Which trustee to vote for.
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They know it will be the most important
X they will make
For their children’s, their city’s,
Their future’s sake.
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Which candidate in my ward will wrestle
Issues most complex,
Think long-term and big picture
And not get perplexed?
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Who will keep me informed
As to [...]
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Celebrating My Acclamation
[ October 18, 2010; 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] In the evening we will be celebrating my acclamation and watching the election results roll in. If you would like to join in, please contact pat@catherineripley.ca for details. Thanks!
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The Opportunity of Sector Review: Seize it!
It has been interesting to follow the comments of trustee, councillor, and mayoral candidates about schools during this election. These comments were brought to the fore by yesterday’s announcement by Stephen Mandel around the idea of creating school revitalization zones: http://www.mandelformayor.org/issues/mandel-outlines-plans-to-address-community-sustainability/ And as Don Iveson said earlier today in his blog “If this whole election [...]
Acclaimed! Thank you!
A short post to say Wow! I have been acclaimed! Amazing! I am humbled and happy to carry on. Thank you!
I also wanted to thank all those who were ready to deliver flyers, put up signs, recommend my Facebook “re-elect” page, donate money, have coffee parties etc. etc. etc.
I will begin with a huge thank you to [...]
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Youth 13-23, apply for City’s Youth Council!
[ August 18, 2010 2:00 pm to September 26, 2010 2:00 pm. ] Are you 13- 23, or do you know youth who fall into this age range who want to make a difference in Edmonton ? Youth are invited to apply to be a General Assembly Delegate for the City of Edmonton Youth Council and help make Edmonton a livable city for all. The deadline for applying to [...]
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Wiki Government (2): How can people and groups work with institutions? Can technology help?
More from Wiki Government! On page 29, Ms. Noveck writes, “Countless civic groups already use new communication and information sharing tools to promote political action, operate an opposition movement, or mobilize community activism. Collaborative governance needs to be distinguished from this kind of civic action that is independent of government – change.org instead of change.gov. [...]
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