Teachers greed sparks BC education funding clash
A columnist criticizes the BC Teachers Federation for greed and unrealistic wage and staffing demands while praising nurses for higher stakes work. The piece argues teachers earn near sixty thousand, enjoy long breaks, and should not leverage public funds for inflated pay or excessive job guarantees, urging patience and restraint.
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Extracurricular Activities Shape Us for Later Years
Tracy McCall argues that phase two of teachers' job action eliminates after school clubs and tutoring, harming student development. She says formal schooling matters but stresses soft skills gained from art, drama, music, and sports. These activities foster discipline, confidence, belonging, and life readiness.
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