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Surrey school staff set to be among first to receive AstraZeneca vaccine once next shipment arrives

B.C. looks to target Surrey for COVID-19 vaccination, including immunizing teachers Provincial health officer Dr.

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‘Huge relief’: B.C.’s teachers, police officers, front-line workers react to COVID-19 vaccine news

COVID-19 vaccinations in April, B.C. Premier John Horgan announced.“The last year has been incredibly stressful on everyone in the school system,” BCTF president Teri Mooring said in a statement.“Like all British Columbians, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought stress, anxiety, and even grief to our personal and professional lives.

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COVID-19 claims higher among elementary school teachers than secondary teachers: WorkSafeBC

B.C. education minister looks to fill ‘gaps’ in COVID-19 school safety plans The province enhanced its school mask policy in February.

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B.C. education minister looks to fill ‘gaps’ in COVID-19 school safety plans

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“Rapid response teams are a critically important addition to the health and safety measures that are keeping schools safe for students and staff,” Whiteside said.“As the pandemic evolves, these teams will help us respond quickly and adapt, where necessary, to ensure best practices are being consistently applied throughout the education sector.”The teams are funded by money from the federal government as part of its Safe Return to Class Fund. The province is investing $900,000 to support one team for each B.C.

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B.C. teachers’ union calls for 15-student cap in Fraser Health region schools

COVID-19 cases, most of them within the health authority.Total cases in the Fraser Health region have more than doubled in the last month, and the province says 175 of B.C.’s 261 COVID-19 exposures in schools (67 per cent) have occurred within its boundaries. Coronavirus: List of B.C.

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‘Troubleshooters’ to help resolve COVID-19 disputes in B.C. school system

Coronavirus: B.C. teachers’ union applies to Labour Relations Board over back-to-school concerns The recommendation came after the B.C.

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BCTF renewing calls for mandatory masks inside classrooms

BC Teachers’ Federation is once again pushing for mandatory masks in classrooms, now that the federal government has identified airborne particles are a risk of COVID-19 transmission.President, Teri Mooring has been pushing for mandatory masks for everyone over the age of 10 any time they’re on school grounds since August.On Friday, Canadian health officials officially recognized that COVID-19 can spread through tiny droplets known as aerosols that can linger in the air.Mooring says with the new information, her case for mandatory masks in classrooms is stronger. B.C.

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Coronavirus: B.C. teachers’ union applies to Labour Relations Board over back-to-school concerns

COVID-19 pandemic.In a letter to members obtained by Global News, union president Teri Mooring said the Ministry of Education is taking advantage of teachers’ professionalism and the care they feel for their students.The federation’s lawyers have researched any legal means they might have to challenge the “inequities of working conditions” and the “confusing changes in government messages” surrounding the province’s back-to-school plan, Mooring said, and have filed the application under section 88 of the Labour Relations Code.“It is a rarely used provision that we believe can compel the government into a labour relations process to address our many outstanding concerns,” she wrote.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest

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Coronavirus: Teachers’ union urges B.C. to fix ‘inconsistencies’ across school districts

COVID-19 health concerns.President Teri Mooring released a letter on Tuesday that she wrote to Education Minister Rob Fleming, accusing his ministry of failing to “issue clear directives” and leaving crucial decisions to the various school districts.The union wants school districts to provide all of its member with a face shield, to offer a remote learning option, and to provide dedicated staffing for remote learning, rather than adding to the existing workload.“Anxiety, fear, and stress now significantly outweigh the excitement because of needless uncertainties and inconsistencies created by your ministry’s lack of clear direction,” Mooring wrote.“As a result, we see vastly different policies and practices across the province, resulting in

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B.C. Teachers’ Federation pushing for clearer mask policy, more remote learning options

Mike Smyth Show, BCTF President Teri Mooring said teachers are still hopeful the province will make changes before school returns next week.“What we are doing is working within the system to effect those changes. We have been working cooperatively with government the whole time,” Mooring said.“School will start on Sept.

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‘Unrealistic’: Critics slam B.C. back-to-school COVID-19 ad featuring Dr. Bonnie Henry

COVID-19 protocols.In the ad, Henry runs through a few of the precautions that will be in place: frequent hand washing, student learning cohorts and the use of masks in some situation.In-class learning for our kids is more important than ever. That’s why we have new guidelines in place to keep everyone safe.

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B.C. teachers’ union wants more masks, smaller classes in COVID-19 plan

COVID-19 plans and submit them to the province by Friday.Under the current provincial plan, students and teachers will be grouped within learning cohorts of 60-120 people.Adults and older students will be required to wear masks when in high-traffic common areas, such as hallways, but not in the classroom.

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B.C. Teachers’ Federation wants answers on COVID plan as September inches closer

BC Government’s website, updated K-12 Operating Guidelines for COVID-19 and final restart materials are set to be released to school districts and independent schools this week.School districts and independent schools have until Aug. 21 to finalize their restart plan, before sending it off to B.C.’s Ministry of Education for approval.But BCTF president Teri Mooring says that leaves teachers with precious little time.“We’re looking for some fundamental changes to the plan early in the week, so districts can adapt to those changes and families also know what’s going on,” she said.

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No COVID-19 cases linked to B.C.’s school system two weeks after opening

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Thirty-five per cent of students from kindergarten to Grade 5 have returned to voluntary, in-class instruction, according to the BCTF. Just 16 per cent of students from Grade 6 to 12 have returned to school.BCTF President Teri Mooring says overall the return has been successful but there are still some issues in terms of accessing the education system.“We know remote learning is really hard on parents of especially younger students,” Mooring said.“It’s really time-intensive for families to support learning from home.

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Coronavirus: Spring break ends, but B.C.’s remote teaching plans still unclear

Spring break is over, but children and teens across B.C. remained at home Monday, as educators scramble to roll out alternative learning arrangements amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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B.C. government, union mull ways to keep teachers working amid coronavirus outbreak

The B.C. government and the BC Teachers’ Federation have written a letter to teachers, saying they are discussing options to keep them working and keep students active during the coronavirus pandemic.

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