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Passion in Teaching From a Former Student's View
A former high school student recalls two graduations in the Philippines and Canada and one semester at a home university. The piece urges teachers to show passion, share experiences, and support students, while noting some lack of effort and the need for a trustworthy classroom.
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Philippines
Canada
Entitlement syndrome and lavish spending by Liberal ministers
A letter to the editor accuses Liberal ministers of entitlement and wasteful spending. It cites Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi spending 835000 on office renovations, Health Minister Jane Philpott charging 1700 for a one day limo ride, and Environment Minister Catherine McKenna paying 6792.91 for photo ops at COP21. The letter frames these costs as elitism and questions deficit promises.
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Amarjeet Sohi
Jane Philpott
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Environment
Catherine McKenna
Paris
Robert Sopuck
Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa
End of Teachers Era? Mexico Violence Highlights Debate on Testing
A June Mexico incident, with six dead and over 100 injured including many police, stemmed from teachers resisting compulsory testing. Critics argue testing is ineffective for educational gains while noting education systems reflect industrial roots designed for factory life.
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Canada
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