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Making the environmental grade: The benefits of going green in the classroom

Council on Learning's Lessons in Learning series entitled Making the environmental grade: The benefits of going green in the classroomPls see this article: http://www.ccl-cca.ca/CCL/Reports/LessonsInLearning/LinL20090625EnvironmentalEducation Here's one part of it:"Canadians have expressed their support for the idea of including environmental education in school curricula. According to data from…See More

Discussion posted by Patricia Larkin May 6, 2010

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What happens when winter comes ?

"Waht Happns when winter comes ?" is a commentary on the education system as it related to a new found focus on graduate rates rather than education.http://schools-at-the-centre.ning.com/forum/topics/what-happens-when-winter-comes?xg_source=activity See More

Discussion posted by Ross Button Apr 30, 2010

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Please delete this account! replied to Please delete this account!'s discussion 'FoS Meeting Feb 24th?'

I guess we are out for meeting this month - what about March?

Feb 25, 2010

Stephanie Bennett is now a member of Pakenham Almonte Carleton Place Beckwith Families of Schools Jan 27, 2010

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Ross Button replied to Please delete this account!'s discussion 'Meeting place for Jan21st FoS meeting?'

There is no meeting Thursday. Patti is still working on a speaker. Looks like it will be end of February.

Jan 20, 2010

Discussions posted by Patricia Larkin Jan 14, 2010

Ross Button replied to Patricia Larkin's discussion 'UCDSB trying to change exam schedule'

Why all the days off after exams ? Why not go one exam per day with one day off between as the typical schedule ? Inquiring minds want to know.......

Jan 14, 2010

angelino is now a member of Pakenham Almonte Carleton Place Beckwith Families of Schools Jan 12, 2010

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aderes, addaneye, anthany and 6 more joined Pakenham Almonte Carleton Place Beckwith Families of Schools Jan 9, 2010

Maureen Holt Dagg replied to Maureen Holt Dagg's discussion 'ONE SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR ALL ONTARIANS'

BrantNews Thurs. Dec. 10 CATHOLICS "ENJOY PREFERRED STATUS" Re: Recent stories about possible Catholic elementary school closings As a news story, it is appropriate to acknowledge the dilemma faced by the Separate school board, parents…

Dec 15, 2009

UCDSB wants input on Libraries

UCDSB wants input on LibrariesBooks, Blogs & Tweets - Invitation for InputWednesday, December 2nd, 2009, 56 guests attended an open space session “Books, Blogs & Tweets” in Kemptville hosted by the Upper Canada District School Board to discuss the future of modern libraries in our high performance schools. The ideas, suggestions and input have been compiled and is now available on our website at http://www.ucdsb.on.caIf you would like to review,…See More

Discussion posted by Ross Button Dec 13, 2009

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you found us !!!

Dec 11, 2009

Parent wants school libraries unlocked With no librarians, books sit behind closed doors December 09, 2009 BY Erin Fitzgerald, Canadian Gazette

Parent wants school libraries unlockedWith no librarians, books sit behind closed doorsDecember 09, 2009BY Erin Fitzgerald, Canadian GazetteMetro Creativehttp://www.yourcarletonplace.com/CarletonPlaceCanadian/article/19508While the public school board wrestles with how to make school libraries functional for the digital age, many across the board sit locked up tight.Ross Button fears his daughter will complete…See More

Discussion posted by Ross Button Dec 11, 2009

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Patricia Larkin is now a member of Pakenham Almonte Carleton Place Beckwith Families of Schools Dec 10, 2009

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ONE SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR ALL ONTARIANS

North Renfrew Times Deep River ONDecember 2, 2009Editorial:Too many school boardsThere are many crises facing the education of our children today. From under-funding and declining population to too many school boards vying for the shrinking pot of provincial education funds. It would make more sense to have only one board, an English public or at most two boards, including a French one, both covering the same region. Then instead of spreading money around it could be concentrated in fewer…See More

Discussion posted by Maureen Holt Dagg Dec 5, 2009

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