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The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation would like to see a return to online learning in the province, as COVID-1...

Article content A day after the province’s teachers became eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine — and reported difficulty securing an appointment — the union representing them said the issue could point to an “overloaded” system. In a release Saturday, Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation President Patrick Maze said that despite teachers of all ages becoming eligible for the vaccine on Friday, those under 40 have been facing a hiccup in trying to book an appointment. We apologize, but thi...

  SASKATOON -- The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) is continuing to call for increased measures in Saskatoon to slow the spread of COVID-19. A little over a week ago, the STF called for Saskatoon and area schools to move to online learning to be proactive and prevent a rise in cases. In a Saturday morning press release, STF president Patrick Maze says the rise in case numbers in Saskatoon and other areas is "precisely what we anticipated and feared." Maze says teachers are having a...

Posted: Apr 30, 2021 8:00 AM CT | Last Updated: April 30 Marina Iyeme-Eteng says her children thrive when they have in-person interaction.(Submitted by Marina Iyeme-Eteng) While the union that represents teachers in Saskatchewan wants Saskatoons schools closed to in-person classes, some parents say theyre against the calls to shift to remote learning. Saskatoons Marina Iyeme-Eteng has a seven-year-old daughter and a son who is eight. She said she doesnt want schools to close unless absolutely...

Regina Public Schools (RPS) said pre-K to Grade 8 are returning to regular class on May 3. Students in grades 9 to 12 will be alternate days in person.  Regina Catholic Schools (RCS) said elementary students and the majority of high schools will return to class with face-to-face education, with masks. Both organizations said the decision to return to in-person classes came after extensive consultation and the endorsement of public heath officials. Neither school board said they had a spec...

Posted: Apr 23, 2021 6:43 AM CT | Last Updated: April 23 The floors at Marion Graham Collegiate in Saskatoon feature arrows to direct student traffic through the hallways. The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation is calling for schools in the Saskatoon area to move online as COVID-19 cases in and around the city rise.(Don Somers/CBC) The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) is asking schools in the Saskatoon area to move to remote learning starting next week. As COVID-19 cases continue to climb i...

Article content After months of advocating for priority COVID-19 vaccine access, school staff across the province are excited to book their shots starting next week. But for many Regina students, having more staff vaccinated will not impact how long they remain in remote learning. Terry Lazarou, spokesperson for Regina Public Schools, said the division was “very pleased” to hear the provincial government announce Tuesday that all school staff will become eligible to get their first shot onc...

By Vanese M. Ferguson Apr 22, 2021 2:03 PM The Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation is calling for all Saskatoon area schools to move to Level 4 of the Safe School Plan which would mean all students start learning remotely on Monday and continue online until it is deemed safe to return to in-person learning. STF President Patrick Maze describes the situation in Saskatoon as perilous and says there are numerous outbreaks in Saskatoon and area schools. He suggests a move to remote learning...

Saskatchewan Teachers Federation president Patrick Maze. (980 CJME file photo) Patrick Maze believes there have been a lot of missed opportunities to deal with COVID-19 in Saskatchewan classrooms. The president of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation said more teachers recently were able to get vaccinated due to the increased age ranges becoming available across the province. But many are still waiting. “I know some teachers have been vaccinated but I also know there are a whole lot of oth...

They found a sanctuary with him: family, community mourn death of educator Victor Thunderchild to COVID-19 To people that knew him, Victor Thunderchilds compassion seemed endless. Thunderchild, 55, died after being diagnosed with COVID-19 in early April. Author of the article: Amanda Short Publishing date: Apr 18, 2021  •  5 hours ago  •  3 minute read  •  Victor Thunderchild and his wife Violet. Thunderchild, a student support worker and former teacher in Prince Albert, is...