teachers

With possible sanctions coming after the province’s teachers union declared an impasse with the provincial government over a new contract, the Minister of Education and the President of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation are just as far apart as the two sides are at the bargaining table. STF is expected to announce the results of a […]

More than two dozen students at a Regina high school have walked out of class in protest of the Saskatchewan government’s proposed pronoun legislation. It was among several walkouts that had been planned across the province.  Those who participated say the legislation is harmful to students who aren’t ready to come out to their parents at home. […]

The Teachers’ Bargaining Committee has hit a roadblock in negotiations with the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee, leading them to request conciliation. On October 24 and 25, teachers will vote on whether to impose sanctions. Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation President Samantha Becotte expressed frustration, saying, “The government’s lack of significant movement on crucial issues for teachers, students, and […]

A report from the Fraser Insitute that looked at public school funding between the 2012-13 and 2020-21 school years shows that Saskatchewan was one of just two provinces that saw a decrease in inflation-adjusted per-student funding. While other provinces saw increases, Saskatchewan saw a 10 per cent decrease in per-student funding. The Fraser Institute highlighted […]

The Government of Saskatchewan believes they have offered teachers a fair deal. The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation announced their disappointment over the government’s refusal to address class size and classroom complexity issues during negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement. However, the government disagrees with the STF. “The Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee’s (GTBC) proposed offer of a […]

A bargaining committee made up of Saskatchewan government officials and school board representatives are proposing a pay raise for teachers. The Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee says it’s offering a seven-per-cent pay increase over three years for educators in the province. The proposal would see a three per cent increase this year, followed by a two per […]

Saskatchewan Distance Learning Corporation, the province’s new provincial online school and crown corporation, will be hiring up to 90 new teaching positions. The Sask DLC is expected to employ 150 educators with 60 teachers transferring about 60 from the Sun West School Division and the rest hired directly. Their main office in in Kenaston but […]

Back-to-school is on the mind of families and kids across the province as we near the start of September. It’s also on the mind of teachers, who are excited to return to the classroom with their students. Samantha Becotte, the president of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation, said this year’s return is not without its worries. […]

The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation has elected a new president. Lloydminster teacher Samantha Becotte was elected to the role at STF’s 89th Annual Meeting of Council. Becotte said it’s an honour to be elected and represent over 13,000 teachers. “I am so excited to represent the teachers of Saskatchewan, and I hope to bring some positive […]

Regina Public Schools will be following in the footsteps of the Government of Saskatchewan when it comes to changing its COVID-19 safety requirements. After February 14, Regina Public Schools will no longer require adults entering their facilities or schools to show proof of vaccination. The school division also announced that until March 1, every adult […]