Matthew Cooke

Bulkley Valley Teachers' Union president; advocate for safe and flourishing public education. Opinions are my own.

[Marit Stiles @MaritStiles]

All publicly-funded school boards have a responsibility to provide a safe, inclusive & affirming place for 2SLGBTQI+ students to learn and grow.

Raising the Pride flag is a simple, meaningful way to do that. @YCDSB's vote last night sets us all back.

https://t.co/2voE1dAQyD

[BurnabyTeachers'Association @BurnabyTeachers]

Certainly the shortage is impacting our school communities in Burnaby. Vital information for management and employer here 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾#TeacherShortage #MentalHealthMatters

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

More than 80% of BC public school teachers say they're feeling direct impacts from the teacher shortage and meeting students' needs is their top concern. Today we're releasing our first annual membership survey with these and other findings: https://t.co/uEDh2eiCtu #bcpoli #bced

[Fixing Education @FixingEducation]

In 2018, more teachers left the profession than any other year prior.

A year later, 2019, that number was surpassed.

In 2020, that record was again surpassed.

In 2021, AGAIN.

It’s rarely spoken of as the emergency it is. Teaching is simply an unsustainable career for many.

[Tom Jackman @frozen]

Utah will clean indoor air to protect kids, but we will not.

Think on that.
#bcpoli

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

The Federation will always defend the safety and inclusion of LGBTQ2S+ teachers, students, and families in our school communities.
Read our full statement here: https://t.co/a0KjKDo4un

[Teacher Talker @TalkerTeacher]

Clean air equity is a real concern in public education.

All children, regardless of their family income, deserve a safe place to learn.

#bced #bcpoli

[Sound Wave Handbell Choir @WaveChoir]

We had our last rehearsal yesterday. Next week has three school concerts on Tuesday and our final concert Thursday. Join us at “Don’t Stop Believin’” on May 25 at 6:30pm at St Timothy Anglican - 4550 Kitchener Street Burnaby. Tickets $5 available at the door. @burnabyschools

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

It takes a teacher to make sure every student feels supported, safe, and engaged in their education and their classroom. But there simply aren't enough of them.

It’s time to fix the BC teacher shortage. #ItTakesaTeacher #bced #bcpoli

https://t.co/DlqNpreimh

[AllSides @AllSidesNow]

What media outlet would you like to see added to the AllSides Media Bias Chart™?

Drop a suggestion below 👇🏼

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

BC teachers are doing their best to make it work, but there are real consequences for students when schools are chronically understaffed.

It's time to fix the BC teacher shortage. #bced #bcpoli #ItTakesATeacher

https://t.co/zeO4sfnUOC

[Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation @SaskTeachersFed]

Government’s numbers don’t add up. Minister Wyant claims there are more teachers in classrooms. But the facts are enrollment is up by 2.1% and number of full-time teachers dropped by 1%. He also said only the opposition is complaining about how many students are in classrooms.

[Jason Selvig @jasonselvig]

One minute you’re on video saying “Q is a patriot” and accusing the Clintons of killing JFK Jr, the next you’re sitting in the speaker’s chair.

[Angela Sterritt 📘 @AngelaSterritt]

💕💕💕The biggest praise from the most beautiful writer I know.

[The British Columbia School Trustees Association @BCSTA_News]

Media Release: Provincial Budget Doesn’t Address the Needs of K-12 Students #bced https://t.co/BvfPzJ6LGT

[Teri Mooring🇨🇦 @TeriMooring]

I agree with this columnist's call for a plan to be put in place to ensure #bced has enough certified teachers. We have a big problem folks, especially in rural areas but we are now seeing the teacher shortage impact more districts & larger districts. 1/4 https://t.co/WUA8vPkSgV

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

Ahead of the #bcpoli budget release Tuesday, #bced recruitment and retention issues are significant, from the reliance on uncertified teachers to specialists pulled from their duties. The @bcndp government needs to put new money toward keeping teachers and attracting new ones.

[Matthew Cooke @cooketeaches]

@KyleMcKillop And Elementary prep time is a paltry 110 minutes per week! Typically spread across two or three sessions.

[Jennifer Heighton @jheighton3]

Unions, BETTER GET ON THIS

Will you stand by while your members are denied @WorkSafeBC for #LongCovid arising from occupational exposure?

HCW & #bced staff had highest COVID claims in ‘20-22. Now they’ll be denied? No work, no compensation?

@bctf @BCNursesUnion @CUPEBC @bcfed