Words cannot deacribe how im feeling right now. As a new teacher on a temporary contract. The cut to AISI could potentially have me out of work by April. How does removing teachers from the classroom mid-year lead to "putting our students first". Classroom sizes are going to get out of control and fast. The truth is, the students were never a top priority. It has always been about oil and gas.
Redford won her party leadership on the backs of teachers who signed up for memberships because they felt she would be the best choice for public education. Turns out she was just a wolf in sheeps clothing and should be ashamed of herself. The increased funding for infrastructure doesnt mean a damn thing if the school districts cant afford to employ teachers to fill them. This budget is a huge disappointment.
In developing countries, education is one of the first things they implement to strive for success. In alberta, its the first thing to go.
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