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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017

Collab Time as Powerful PD

By Dr. Kevin Godden, Superintendent of Schools

While I am generally reluctant to draw conclusions about Canadian educational practice from research conducted south of the border, I thought the below data from a survey of American teachers was q

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Thursday, April 20th, 2017

McMillan, Embracing Neurodiversity

By Dr. Kevin Godden, Superintendent of Schools

I had a wonderful visit to McMillan Elementary school last week.

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Thursday, April 20th, 2017

Breaking Up is Hard to Do

By Kayla Stuckart, Manager of Communications

A few years ago, we launched a flashy new visual identity and made massive strides in developing consistent communications for our parents and students.

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Wednesday, April 5th, 2017

Reflections of a Luddite

By Dr. Kevin Godden, Superintendent of Schools

At the recent Long Term Service Banquet, the Board honoured our employees who have served in the district for 20, 25, 30, and 35 years (We occasionally recognize some who have been with us for 40 y

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Wednesday, March 8th, 2017

Embracing our Diversity

By Dr. Kevin Godden, Superintendent of Schools

This past week has been a poignant reminder of the amazing diversity we celebrate in our District and community.

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Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017

5 Assessment Lessons I Learned from My Students

By Dr. Kevin Godden, Superintendent of Schools

With the Shared Learning Conference this Friday, highlighted by assessment thought leader

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Wednesday, February 8th, 2017

A Snowy Valentines Wish

By Dr. Kevin Godden, Superintendent of Schools

This week I was at a bit of a loss about the subject of my post. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I wanted to write something in honour of the sentiments of February 14th. Initially, I

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Wednesday, January 11th, 2017

2016 Had Promise, Too

By Dr. Kevin Godden, Superintendent of Schools

Amidst the many ‘year in review’ shows aired in December, you may have heard that 2016 will go in the annals as a year to forget.

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Wednesday, December 14th, 2016

My Favourite Time

By Dr. Kevin Godden, Superintendent of Schools

I love the Christmas season; for most of us it is a favourite time of year. Right now, schools all throughout the District are deep in the throws of their Christmas concerts. Having attended many o

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Wednesday, October 26th, 2016

Inspired Abby Catchment Classrooms

By Dr. Kevin Godden, Superintendent of Schools

I start every year by visiting the Abby Catchment Schools.

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