From the Desk of the President – February 2017
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From the Desk of the President – February 2017

CSBA WORK ON THE ISSUES The CSBA Board of Directors come from each jurisdiction quarterly to discuss shared issues of national importance. We continue to work on our priority areas: Health and Wellness and FNMI Education as well as the pervasive threat to elected school boards and actions we can take nationally to show the importance and…

Fighting to keep the “public” in public education
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Fighting to keep the “public” in public education

When it comes to education governance, the national trend in recent years has been towards a troubling centralization of decision-making power, despite research that suggests school boards provide an effective way to improve student learning and increase local participation in school management. “Communities historically have had lots of input into what transpires [in their schools]…

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CSBA statement on proposed draft of Quebec Law 86 abolishing school elections

CSBA stands with Quebec school boards and defends the basic Canadian right of community members having a voice in our children’s education. The following is the letter sent to Quebec Minister of Education Sebastien Proulx on the CSBA’s position (french version follows):   ___________________________________________________________________________________     Monsieur Sebastien Proulx Ministère de l’Éducation, de l’Enseignementsupérieur Assemblée nationale du Québec,…

The Truth and Reconciliation Report has 94 recommendations.
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The Truth and Reconciliation Report has 94 recommendations.

This tragic part of our Canadian history deserves our full attention.   This ADVOCACY PAPER, created by the Aboriginal Education Council and adopted by OPSBA unanimously at their recent AGM, is in the process of being adapted for national use.  In the words of Paul Martin, “If we do not step forward, then we step back,…

Check out the last CSBA newsletter…
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Check out the last CSBA newsletter…

The CSBA Newsletter will bring you up to date on recent CSBA activities, provide you with a snapshot of what each province is focusing on at the moment and let you know about programs that may be important to your students. In case you were wondering who we are, this will answer your questions.  Sign up on the…

How can we support Aboriginal student success…?
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How can we support Aboriginal student success…?

Aboriginal children under age 14 make up 7% of all children in Canada.  The Aboriginal population is the fastest growing demographic in this country and eighty percent of Aboriginal children attend off-reserve provincial schools. In terms of school success, there are significant gaps in learning outcomes and graduation rates between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students.  How…

CSBA puts their commitment to Aboriginal Education in writing…
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CSBA puts their commitment to Aboriginal Education in writing…

CSBA , in collaboration with Aboriginal Leaders across the country developed and on February 16, 2014 was proud to adopt unanimously the Canadian School Boards Association Charter of Commitment to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education.  While in development the document was requested, reviewed and revised by First Nations Communities and was endorsed enthusiastically by…

CSBA responds to the AANDC “Blueprint for First Nations Education”
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CSBA responds to the AANDC “Blueprint for First Nations Education”

While we support a new way forward in First Nations education, when CSBA was invited to submit comments to  AANDC regarding the document “Developing a First Nations Education Act: Discussion Guide”, we  clearly expressed our concern that the process used to develop the coming legislation had been far too unilateral in approach, with no attempt…

CSBA PRESIDENT MICHAEL McEVOY ADVOCATES STRONG ROLE FOR SCHOOL BOARDS
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CSBA PRESIDENT MICHAEL McEVOY ADVOCATES STRONG ROLE FOR SCHOOL BOARDS

New Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA) President Michael McEvoy stated that a strong and united CSBA will support and advocate alongside its provincial partners to safeguard the key role of publicly and democratically-elected school boards. McEvoy assumed the Presidency before more than 400 school trustees from across Canada attending the Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA) http://cdnsba.org/ annual…