The McDowell Foundation is recruiting a public member for our Board of Directors. We're looking for a dedicated and self-motivated individual who is passionate about public education in Saskatchewan and not currently working in the K-12 Public System. mcdowellfoundation.ca/get-involved/

While we appreciate the shoutout from Ken Cheveldayoff, the actions don’t match the words: 🔹Reduced public ed $$$ 🔹Ballooning classrooms 🔹Years of chronic underfunding 🔹Cuts galore 🔹Refusing to bargain w/ teachers Sign up to support students and teachers: TellThemTuesday.com

Check it out: STF exec and senior admin staff recently attended Métis cultural learning at City Park School (Gabriel Dumont Local 11). Truth and Reconciliation is part of our strategic plan and a component of our services to members. Learn more: bit.ly/3YRLBLr

Over the last 10 yrs, we have 15K more students and only 10 more teachers… Yes, we need capital investment for renovated or new schools. But, we need operating budget increases above enrolment and inflation rates for there to be a real investment in students and education.

Food to Learn raises funds for food banks throughout the province. While donations slow down during the summer months, the need remains. 🍎 Donate today: bit.ly/FtLDonate

Thank you STA for having me at your convention. As STA President (Jessica Brown) said “Teacher participation equals teacher power”. Many voices with the same message can create the change students and teachers need and deserve. #SkEd

In case you missed it: This summer, Federation member Stacy Hill volunteered for Simameni, a CTF/FCE/UNATU project that aims to improve access, retention, and educational opportunities for secondary school-aged girls in schools in Uganda. Learn more: ctf-fce.ca/what-we-do/int…

Did you know: As part of the 2024 budget, the federal government announced student loan forgiveness for teachers and early childhood educators who work in rural or remote communities. Read more from CTF/FCE. ⬇️

School divisions continue to speak out about budgetary challenges they're facing this school year. Some are having to cut supports or dip into reserves. Why is the government *still* shortchanging our kids? Sign up to support students and teachers: TellThemTuesday.com

Happy Labour Day from STF. Join us in supporting Canadian workers and their contributions to our country.

Welcome back, students and teachers! Here's to another year of learning, growth and unforgettable experiences in the classroom. 👋

Teachers are doing everything they can to make sure our kids get the support they need. But they can't do it alone. This fall, we encourage you to vote for better funding for public schools in the provincial and school board elections. 🗳️ Stay in the loop: TellThemTuesday.com

This summer marks two years of STF staff volunteering at the Saskatoon Food Bank garden patch, as well as our partnership with Food Banks of Sask on Food to Learn. The campaign aims to raise $44K and alleviate shortages at food banks across Sask. 🍎 Donate today: bit.ly/FtLDonate

Many believe that large classes are only an issue in urban areas. Unfortunately, many rural areas are seeing large class sizes too. And both areas are seeing more multi-grade or multi-curricular classes.

Nowadays, kids are more likely to be called to class by an electronic bell than the hand-rung variety that brought the students of yesteryear into school. Not the case for those attending Delisle Elementary School in 1980! 🔔 Thanks to STF Records and Archives for this #tbt.

This is unacceptable. Our kids deserve the supports they need to thrive. Sign up to demand better for our kids: TellThemTuesday.com

Poor Hugo is just the tip of the iceberg. For every child needing to stay home, there are dozens more at school with unsafe levels of supervision due to the chronic underfunding and understaffing. Heartbreaking consequences have happened before and more seem inevitable 💔

Heartbreaking, Infuriating, inexcusable. Dr. Ogieglo is correct- this experience is not unique. We have talked about triaging supports in schools, this shows the crisis caused by chronic underfunding. No child should be denied the supports they require to receive an education.

Teachers are keeping staff and Canada Post busy with curriculum resource requests! We pay the postage both ways. Wishing you the best for the new school year #skteach

Did you know? 👀 After two summers of fundraising, Food to Learn has helped raise over $140,000 for Saskatchewan’s food banks. Read the full news release: bit.ly/3TkfMqZ