The Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation (STF) were disappointed with the provincial government’s decision to not delay the return of in person learning from the Christmas holidays. The STF were hoping for a two day pause following the break to protect students and staff health. President Patrick Maze says he has heard from teachers who are concerned […]
With students set to return to school next week, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation is frustrated by the Government of Saskatchewan’s recent COVID-19 update. President of STF Patrick Maze says with the Omicron variant surging across the country and recently in Saskatchewan, teachers and students are still expected to go to school. “We expect our students, […]
The President of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is expressing his gratitude for the work educators have done during a pandemic-impacted school year. Patrick Maze says the 2020-21 school year will go down as the most unpredictable school year of any teacher’s career. “I’m just really proud of how teachers have responded and also proud of […]
The challenges with teaching and learning online might not be what you think. That, from the Manager of the McDowell Foundation, which provides funding grants for teacher-led Saskatchewan research. Ellen Whiteman says a virtual event Monday evening highlights the work of educator and researcher Kelsey Shields who is looking at the shift to online learning […]
A Saskatchewan company has sold four million disposable masks and 18,000 face shields to the provincial government as efforts to keep those in our schools safe continue. Benchmark Personal Protective Equipment out of Saskatoon is shipping the masks and shields directly to the province’s 27 school divisions and independent schools today. This new order of […]
As the second half of the schoolyear begins, the president of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation says he has heard from some teachers across the province about where they fit in when it comes to the vaccination plan the province has. Patrick Maze wants to stress that teachers aren’t saying they should be moved up the […]
Saying it is a move being done to protect the health of students. teachers and staff, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation is advising its members to not volunteer for extracurricular activities. In a release issued late Tuesday afternoon, STF president Patrick Maze says ““Our priority as teachers and community leaders is to ensure the safety of […]
Saskatchewan teachers are expressing anxiety as they prepare for going back to school in September. Teachers Federation President Patrick Maze says teachers are not confident adequate precautions are in place to ensure a safe return to school this fall. Maze says teachers want to return to the classroom but want to see it done […]
Teachers and staff in Saskatchewan are set to resume work on Monday either from home or at their office while following advice from public health regarding COVID-19 protocols. Educators will begin reaching out to students and families regarding learning opportunities while on a remote basis. Teachers will determine the best routes to provide distance learning for students who […]
Schools in Saskatchewan from Kindergarten to Grade 12 are now closed indefinitely. With the efforts on to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the announcement was made earlier this week to close schools down. With the bell having rung for what could likely be the last time this school year, teachers and school division staff are now […]
