November 2004 Volume 17, Issue 2 This Month: The Political Teacher

ATA, Local 38 Welcomes

New Teachers

Dirk Huysman Vice President

On October 25, 2004, 85 new teachers gathered at the Calgary Winter club to be welcomed into the Teachers’ Association. Inspirational messages were presented from our President, Larry Liffiton, Chief Superintendent Brendan Croskery, and Trustee Carole Oliver. Karen Rogers from Clarence Sansom, a survivor of her first year of teaching, shared her perspective, with a touch of humour and wisdom. Denise Legge, District Representative, added a wonderful message on professionalism, politics, and the joys of teaching.

New teachers are often the energy of the school. They bring creative novel Denise Legge, District Representative, welco med the new teachers into the ideas, a vision of a career in teaching, Alberta Teachers' Association. and the willingness to learn and contribute in our schools. Many of us are mentoring a new teacher, officially or unofficially. Remember to continue the support to our new teachers throughout the year, as there is no easy time in our first year of teaching.

Welcome to Calgary schools, new teachers. We are proud to have you join us, and wish you the best in your career.

Karen Rogers, Clarence Sansom, shared her perspective on surviv ing her first year of teaching.

. . . . . w w w . a t a 3 8 . a b . c a ...... 1 November 2004 public and professional agenda. number of years, and served on a series Teachers should advance these agendas of strike committees beginning in at all times and with any political party 1979/1980. I served as a member of Hehr Lines they choose: particularly during EPC from 1988 until 1998. I was also a election campaigns. Teachers who member of the NSC Dick Hehr don't get involved and certainly for two series of collaborative Executive teachers who don't vote, essentially bargaining contracts in 1993, and again Assistant have given up their right to complain in 1994 when the cut- backs to about what happens. education were first introduced. I am most proud of having been part of the I am aware of five Calgary Public team that negotiated the ERIP clause I think it was early in 1989. I was Teachers-- Harry Chase, Herb Coburn, Many teachers would have difficulty President of Local #38 at the time. A Dirk Huysman, Eric Leavitt, and Jason recognizing me without the shadow of a provincial election had been called for Nishiyama-- who are running in this microphone in front of my face, either March. A young teacher whom I had election. I wish them well and urge at CSR or at a general meeting. known for some time had sought and friends and colleagues to assist them in won the Liberal nomination in my their efforts. Why did you select the political party riding and was prepared to take on an you represent? entrenched Tory incumbent. He had Some readers might be interested in By 1997 I was so angered by the given me a call and asked to drop by whatever became of Frank after his win actions of the Klein government that, and chat. in 1989. Well, he was re-elected in the although I had never been affiliated next election, and then my initial with a specific party, I became involved The meeting was most enjoyable. We prediction came to fruition and he was with the Calgary Foothills Liberal reminisced a little about when I was his defeated. He returned to teaching and Constituency Association who at that University Associate during his became involved in ATA politics. In time was having difficulty finding a practicum. We talked about when he that sphere he has done quite well and candidate. Had former Socred MLA, had taught both my kids - Kent and is now our Provincial President. It’s a Albert Ludwig, not volunteered to run I Kristie - at F E Osborne, and of course good thing the prospect of losing would have most likely sought the we talked about how he could doesn’t scare Frank Bruseker. nomination, although I was a political maximize his efforts and do as well as neophyte. Albert mentored me during possible in the election. Finally the campaign while I wrote the majority however, I somehow felt it necessary to The Political Teacher of his educational policy as well as say "You know Frank - you can't win. editing pamphlets and brochures. Mary Ann Richards Calgary Buffalo Liberal MLA Gary At least you certainly can't win this Communications Committee time." Dickson encouraged me to run in 2001. I did, and ran against Finance Minister The provincial election is a vital time He immediately replied, "It really Pat Nelson, during which time I for teachers. At this time, Albertans received one of the highest numbers of doesn't matter. I want to win. I'm determine how they want to manage the going to give it my best shot and we'll votes for a Liberal in Alberta. Although public education system by electing I only managed to capture a third of the let the chips fall where they may." candidates and the party which best vote, I felt empowered by the number represent their values. All teachers are of people who supported an alternative On election night an amazing thing concerned with how education is happened. Frank won! viewpoint to the Conservative business- managed. Some teachers are so model-dominated ideology willing to concerned that they commit themselves So what does that little story mean sacrifice people for profit. to a party platform, work on candidate besides the patently obvious fact that campaigns, and even stand for election. your humble servant doesn't have a What issues are important to you as a During this election campaign, we are teacher? Personally? sniff about electoral politics? profiling Calgary Public teachers who When I retired in June of 2003 I was are running for provincial office. We approached by the Calgary chair of Quite simply it validates the obvious. encourage any other teachers who are You can't win - if you don't play. In Friends of Medicare (FOM), Dr. involved in this election to write to us Avalon Roberts, to become a Calgary politics, as in life, there are no to explain your commitment. guarantees. But opting out guarantees FOM director. In January of 2001, when Avalon declared her intention to you can't win. run federally, I assumed the role of Opting out can occur at many levels. Harry B Chase Calgary Chair. I was then asked by the We can do it in many ways. Not voting provincial FOM directors to assume the is one of the most obvious. Alberta Liberals – Calgary role of Provincial Chair. I was the Varsity primary spokesperson for Friends of You don't have to be a candidate to Retired/Substitute Teacher Medicare in the fight against P3s and make a difference. With public schools two-tiered, for-profit health care. I saw being one of the major political Why did you decide to become a a parallel in the pummeling public footballs in Alberta, I urge teachers to candidate in this election? health care was receiving to the sorry get involved politically and stay My political involvement has been plight of public education at the hands involved. Naturally, we have a ongoing throughout my 34-year of the private-agenda-preferring Klein personal agenda - but we also have a teaching career. I was a CSR rep for a government.

2 ...... w w w . a t a 3 8 . a b . c a ...... ATA Glance What insights can you offer about Why did you select the political party why it is important for teachers to be you represent? Dirk politically involved, and how they can The attracted me Huysman make a difference politically? because it has the largest umbrella; that Far too often teachers become so worn is, it is an inclusive party that works for down by the increased class sizes, lack all segments of society. Alberta New of preparation time, parents' Democrats - expectations and public pressure that What issues are important to you as a Calgary they don't have the energy to take on teacher? Personally? Nose Hill the system. However, the exhilaration Our school board has focused recent that you can experience through infusions of funding on our K-3 fighting back in the form of donating population. Considering the correlation Assistant Principal at your time and talents to a political between language acquisition and Sir William Van Horne High campaign is immensely rewarding as academic success in Grade 3 this is a well as self-empowering. It is similar to very worthwhile focus. This correlation Why did you decide to become a the realization that the ATA is not some continues throughout a student's candidate in this election? distant organization which simply academic life, and well into their adult I have always voted for the political collects dues, but is actually a force to life. I want to see further funding used party that best reflects my own beliefs. be reckoned with politically if each to recognise the need for late literacy Since the government of Ralph Klein teacher recognizes that group strength and reasonable class sizes, as well as has come into power, I have found the is achieved through individual having appropriate personnel such as gap between my beliefs and that of the commitment. Teachers have a voice guidance counsellors, librarians, and government had increased dramatically. which they only lose if they allow technical experts on site wherever there It was not enough to say I did not vote themselves to be beaten down, divided, is need. The Alberta Liberal Party for this government. After four years of and conquered embraces the concept of Funding Klein, I became so angry with the Adequacy, where the need for these budget-cutting rampage, particularly in positions and for administration is education, that I had to take a more outside the class-size ratio. active role, which resulted in my Herb Coburn running in that election. The situation What insights can you offer about remains, and so once again I found it Alberta Liberals – Foothills- why it is important for teachers to be important to step up and work to try to Rockyview politically involved, and how they can bring about change, not just with a Principal of Christine Meikle School make a difference politically? single vote, but with a commitment to There is an imperative for "those who once again run against this government. Why did you decide to become a know" to speak out and clarify the candidate in this election? concerns that afflict our education Why did you select the political party I have been involved in federal and system. Teachers are on the front line you represent? provincial campaigns since I was 18. of these concerns and can have I selected the Alberta New Democrats When I undertook to organize the new tremendous influence on others within because they best represent my own constituency of Foothills-Rockyview their sphere of influence. These others beliefs. I believe that public education for the Alberta Liberal Party my include parents, grandparents, business is very important to the well-being of sweetheart suggested that I run. When I owners, and the community in general. the citizens of Alberta, and the province realized she was serious I undertook to It has taken 23 years and four strikes (in itself. I did not see that reflected to the gain the nomination. Calgary) to finally have the current degree I wanted in any other political The fabric of our society is worn and government officially recognize the party. Actions in the Legislature and unraveled. The reason for this wear and importance of class size. We need to their party platform demonstrated that tear is that the current provincial stay active and work within the systems the Alberta New Democrats reflected government appears satisfied to simply we have in order to bring about the best my own beliefs and wishes for Alberta offer a basic program of services for the possible education system. This is the and the quality of life I think Albertans citizens of Alberta. This is in contrast legacy that all Albertans should strive need and deserve. to the implementation of best practices towards. that former generations have pursued What issues are important to you as a throughout our history. If we were a teacher? Personally? business, our competitors would have As a teacher my major issues relate to passed us long ago. A best practice that the well-being of the students I teach has been ignored is the protection of , and the state of public education. and investment in, assets. Alberta's Witnessing, at a very personal level in greatest asset is its people. Again, the my school and classroom, the impact of current government has deprived an budget cuts to education, to the support entire generation of the experience of of children, to the health of the receiving best practice in the social communities I have lived and worked science domain. It is my desire to be in, has left little doubt in my mind that part of the reweaving of this fabric. support of public education is essential to maintaining a healthy citizenry and society.

. . . . . w w w . a t a 3 8 . a b . c a ...... 3 November 2004 On a personal level, I believe that Eric Alberta belongs to all Albertans. Jason Albertans own the resources, the public Leavitt spaces and public places, and this must Nishiyama never be forgotten. For too many years, Alberta New we have seen the erosion of those Democrats – Alberta New public spaces and places. Our Calgary Fish Democrats - ownership of Alberta’s resources Creek Calgary appears to have been lost to the Montrose marketplace. Even our voice in Alberta Teacher at Queen Elizabeth Jr/Sr High Teacher at AADAC decisions has been lost as democracy in this province is diminished, swept aside Why did you decide to become a in the name of greater efficiencies. It is Why did you decide to become a candidate in this election? candidate in this election? time for Albertans to reclaim that which I was frustrated with the lack of is rightfully ours: this province, its Partly it was because we needed a candidate, another part was that I representation the local MLA was public institutions, its resources, and the providing my area. I was further democratic values that we cherish. believe that it is important to offer an alternative to four more years of Tory frustrated with the provincial government's apparent hostility towards What insights can you offer about rule. My experience so far is that there is a significant number of people who the weakest in our society, children, the why it is important for teachers to be poor and elderly, and the sick. Running politically involved, and how they can are ready for a change and are looking for an alternative. in the election is a way for me to show make a difference politically? this frustration to the government, as I believe it is important for teachers to Why did you select the political party well as providing the people of my be politically involved for a number of riding an alternative to the current reasons. Our mandate as educators is to that you represent? I joined the NDP about 1 1/2 years ago government and MLA. help create the next generation of citizens. Part of that responsibility is to after finally deciding that I needed to get off the side lines and get involved. I Why did you select the political party role-model that which we strive to bring you represent? about in our students. Teachers, despite picked the NDP because of the match between my values and the core values The NDP's philosophy and platform the slamming by the media we take at match very closely my own personal times, hold a valued position in our of the party. philosophy and what I think the communities. We are spokespeople for government should be doing: such as this important institution of public What issues are important to you as a teacher? Personally? respecting those who have little or no education, not just out of self-interest. voice in society, a desire to ensure that We know what impact our activities When I started writing my brochure I quickly discovered that I could fill Albertans aren't left financially have on children, and what the vulnerable due to illness or injury, and consequence of not educating those several pages with concerns that need addressing. I edited them down to: providing Albertans with an affordable children to the best of our ability will public education system that will give have on both the individual child and support for the Public Health system, added investments in Public Education, our children the competitive edge they society at large. We do important work. will need in the future job market. Collectively we fight for public lower tuition and more spaces in Post- Secondary institutions, a sustainable education through the ATA. This work What issues are important to you as a must also be done at an individual level. environment, and equity for citizens. The latter includes increases in the teacher? Personally? That is not to say we must all run As a teacher I see the chronic under- during elections. There are many ways minimum wage, and increased support for families and singles in need. I really funding of public education in the to be politically involved. One may ask Province of Alberta to be the major to what end? At the least, as educated hate the phrase, "a hand up, not a hand out." It is so patronizing and smug, and problem. There aren't enough resources citizens ourselves who have such available to school boards to ensure knowledge of the importance of so wrong. small class sizes, properly equipped education, it is vital that we take a stand classrooms, as well as the teaching and in support of that work. An active What insights can you offer about why it is important for teachers to be support staff, both in and out of the citizenry makes a difference. That is the classroom, that are needed to ensure foundation of the democratic enterprise. politically involved, and how they can make a difference politically? that EVERY child succeeds to the best of their ability. It is important that all citizens be politically involved, but perhaps more What insights can you offer about so for teachers because we are role- models for our students. My students why it is important for teachers to be politically involved, and how they can are fascinated by my running for office and are very curious about the whole make a difference politically? It is important for teachers to be process. Hopefully this will inspire some of them to become politically politically involved for three reasons. First, teachers are the front-line workers involved. Also, I have noticed that people who are active politically, in the education system and can see first-hand the result of government regardless of party, are much happier with the system than people who are action or inaction. By being politically not involved. active, teachers can advocate for their

4 ...... w w w . a t a 3 8 . a b . c a ...... ATA Glance students and education in general to donating in support of political parties will automatically receive a tax receipt ensure that our education system is and/or individual candidates, then one for the amount over $25. second to none. tends to look to corporations,” she says. “It’s important to me as an individual If you are interested in contributing to a Second, by being politically active, that I’m raising money from my fellow registered provincial political party, teachers provide an example for our constituents and that the money that I constituency association or candidate, students to follow. Without go into a campaign with is really contact information is available from participation, democracy fails to work, reflective of the people I’m , 100 11510 Kingsway and by being politically active, teachers representing. It’s the little guy Avenue NW, AB, T5G 2Y5, are showing the next generation of supporting the little guy.” tel: 427-7191 (in Edmonton) or 310- voters that being involved with the 0000 (from elsewhere in Alberta), fax: political process is important. This is The amount of your contribution is up (780) 422-2900, e-mail: essential if we wish our democracy to to you, but in the unlikely event that [email protected], website: flourish in the future. you are independently wealthy, you www.electionsalberta.ab.ca. should know that you cannot donate Third, you get to meet a lot of great more than $15,000 in a non-election people who also care about their year and $30,000 in an election year to community! a registered party. Contributions to registered candidates are limited to President's $2,000 per candidate and $10,000 in total to candidates of each registered Message Making Democracy Work party. You should also know that the for Alberta’s Future chief electoral officer must make Larry Liffiton available to the public the names and By Donna Swiniarski, addresses of all contributors who Coordinator, Communications ATA, donate more than $375. Barnett House We live in a political climate that If you don’t want to make a huge dent increasingly abandons a sense of the Political engagement does not require a in your bank account, you might want common good in public policy, in lot of time and money. By becoming to take advantage of the preauthorized favour of choosing between various politically engaged with the political withdrawal plans offered by some interest groups who are competing with party of your choice, you can help registered parties. You can arrange to each other. The recent, and ongoing, determine the conditions under which have a predetermined amount attempt of Innovative Learning and you teach and your students learn. withdrawn from your account at the Teaching Solutions (Inlets) to secure a Perhaps most importantly, your same time each month and receive a tax $50 million contract with the provincial engagement will help demonstrate to receipt at the end of the year for the government is an important case in them through personal example the total of your monthly contributions. point. values of citizenship and democracy. Blakeman highlights the importance of At the request of Dr Lyle Oberg, the Making a Political Contribution enrolling in the plans. “It saves wear Minister of Learning, Inlets presented a If you don’t have the time or inclination and tear on everybody,” she says. The business proposal for the Centre for to participate actively in the provincial contributions also add up. “If you do Educational Research Applications political process, you might want to $20 a month, by the next election you (CERA) to the Alberta government’s consider making a monetary would have contributed $1,000 to a standing policy committee on contribution to the registered political candidate’s campaign. Now that is education. You may see the posted party, constituency association or serious money.” version of the business plan at candidate of your choice. Your www.inlets.net. contribution will serve as a tangible Political contributions are a boon at expression of support, and you will income tax time. You are eligible for a The plan also calls for the creation of recoup a big chunk of that contribution tax credit equal to 75 percent of the first schools in which educational research $200 you contribute, 50 percent of the could be conducted. The business plan when you file your income taxes.  next $900 and 33 percent of the next explains that CERA would need “There’s no question that you need $1,200 to a maximum credit of $1,000. schools where conditions could be funds to run a political campaign and to For example, a $300 contribution would controlled for research purposes. It run a political party, and no amount is yield a $200 credit, reducing your uses class size as an example where too small,” says , Alberta tax payable by $200. conditions in public schools could not deputy leader of the official Opposition be controlled to the extent Inlets would and MLA for Edmonton-Centre. “Some While the membership fees you pay to like. In essence, the request is for people go, ‘I can’t donate $5,000, so belong to a registered party are usually public funding of private research it’s not worth me donating at all.’ not tax deductible, the cost of the ticket schools. Twenty-five dollars is good. That’s five you purchase to attend a political lawn signs.” fundraiser can be. For tickets costing Defenders of the proposal have $50 or less, you can receive a tax declared that privately funded Blakeman points out that individual receipt upon request for half the price. educational research is necessary to contributions democratize the political For tickets costing more than $50, you avoid “vested interest groups.” We’ve process. “If we don’t have individuals heard this argument before and it

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Who has a vested interest in education that threatens the work of CERA? The universities that carry on their own research? Parents? Teachers? Society at large? Are these the groups that threaten the government’s vision of the future of education? How? Well, if you hold the ideological view that the world is and should be a competitive place, you need to have someone to be in competition with. And who better than those groups that see education not as a competitive field but a critical contributor to the common good?

Education is a political issue. To exercise some influence on the direction that education will take in the Stephen Brown, Dirk Huysman, James future teachers must be political. As Istvanffy and Jennifer Dazies evidenced by the proposal to create CERA, there are fundamental political Trustee Pat Cochrane and Dirk questions at the heart of the work we Huysman do. Do competing interest groups serve education best, or is education the fundamental common interest of all who would serve the common good? That is one of the questions of debate during this election. We all have a say in how that question is to be answered. The worst answer is silence.

Round-table discussions about issues in public education

VISIONING policy. This well-organized event was effectively timed to help focus EDUCATION’S FUTURE candidate thought and party policy on IN ALBERTA education. Moderated by Larry Liffiton, the forum Trustee Carol Bazinet and District ATA Political Forum, featured Stephen Brown, Liberal Representative Denise Legge 2004 November 11 candidate for Calgary Elbow, Dirk Huysman, NDP candidate for Calgary By Mary Ann Richards Nose Hill and James Istvanffy, Albera Alliance candidate for Calgary Bow. Political Action Progressive Conservative candidates declined to attend. CFCN and CBC On Remembrance Day a small group of teachers, parents, trustees and provided media coverage.

candidates gathered to discuss education issues and debate party The candidates outlined their party platforms. In brief summary: Stephen

6 ...... w w w . a t a 3 8 . a b . c a ...... ATA Glance Brown emphasized teachers’ needs for On November 22, you, unlike many in WITH YOU TO THE POLLS. You time and class size, chastising the the world, get to choose your own have the power to make your voice current government for its waste and boss1. If you attended you would have heard! patronage while leaving Alberta’s known that you did your best to choose students to suffer. Dirk Huysman well by being fully informed. Remember Political Action Is emphasized on the NDP’s focus on A light dinner of sandwiches and cold Personal Action. people rather than profit, promising cuts was served prior to the forum. Now is the time to act. stable long-term funding for education You could have received a cool pencil, to ensure confidence and the ability to bookmarks and information. plan. James Istvanffy berated the The forum was attended by candidates Calgary City Teachers’ federal government’s control over from the Alliance, Liberal and New Convention 2005 -- decisions and advocated more Democrat Parties. government control by citizens. He You are a strong individual; the forum 100 Years: Teaching, appealed for a more effective plan to is sponsored by one of your local Learning & Spirit find better ways to use money, rather committees PAC38(the Political Action than always begging for more. Committee for Calgary Public The CCTCA has been working hard on Teachers). your behalf and has put together a Following presentations, round table You play well with others. The forum fantastic program for our next groups discussed their visions for is also sponsored by two other Convention, in February. You can view education, then asked the candidates important organizations: PAC55, the the program and all its details on their questions. Important topics were Political Action Committee of Calgary website: http://www.cctca.com support for special needs students, Catholic Teachers and CAPSC, the infrastructure issues and provincial Calgary Association Parent and School Here is a list of confirmed keynote equity. Councils. speakers: Media outlets attended to find out Arthur Black The forum offered an excellent education issues. Your voice could Michelle Borba opportunity for us to discuss our beliefs have been heard. Jim Carroll and come to understand party positions. You know the issues; you know what James Delgado The political action committee hopes needs to be discussed. Bob Ezrin that if you did not get a chance to Without your input your vision of the Bob Gray attend, you will contact your local future of education in Alberta may Ted Harrison candidate, become informed on issues, never happen. Thompson Highway work to encourage voter participation, Even, or perhaps especially in a post Brian Keating and VOTE! We believe that our voice Learning Commission world education Mark Kielburger does matter and that we each can make is still an issue. It matters. Marvin Marshall a difference. Remember, November 22 Ann Medina is election day. Next week you will have an opportunity James Orbinski to select candidates to affect education William Sampson issues. We are better positioned now Lance Secretan that we have been in recent memory to Eric Wilson shape the government’s influence on Lauren Woodhouse your classroom learning conditions. The Commission on Learning told the government that they have been underfunding education for a time. In Celebrating 100 Years of the survey, Its Your Future, Albertans have named it as one of their top three Teacher Education in priorities. We face a provincial Alberta (Source: ATA Newsletter) election, and have an excellent opportunity to influence our new Who was your most influential Alberta government. elementary or secondary school teacher, and why? The Centennial Story Project An Even Dozen Reasons It is my fear that if we do not tell the will publish 100 essays to mark 100 government and tell them again we will years of teacher-education in Alberta. You Should Have not see the kinds of change that we are Alberta residents are invited to submit Attended the Political all hoping to see as a result of this short essays celebrating the influence of important alignment of the stars. Being teachers on their lives. The top 100 Forum aware of the issues will make a entries will be published in an

difference. Contact your local anthology and distributed to Alberta's By Dave Whiteside candidates. Ask important questions. schools and libraries. Publication of the Political Action Committee VOTE! TAKE SOMEONE ELSE anthology will coincide with the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Remembrance Day was a good time to 1 Calgary Normal School, November gather and discuss democracy. That’s assuming you believe as I do 2005. Details about the essay project You were nice and rested after a full that the Provincial government controls and centenary events are available from day off school. important aspects of our work www.celebrateteachers.com. environment...... w w w . a t a 3 8 . a b . c a ...... 7 November 2004

MENTORING

Mentorship Program Off

To a Good Start

On October 28, 2004, the Professional Development Committee of Local #38 hosted the first planning meeting of this year’s Mentorship Program. It’s all about experienced teachers working with teachers at their school who are new to the profession. The Calgary Board of Education has hired 251 new teachers, this fall, and the response was overwhelming, with more than 30 teams expressing interest in registering.

The meeting was held in Glamorgan Elementary School Library. Teams ATA Glance is a publication of received background information, Calgary Public Teachers, frames of reference, and suggestions for Local #38 of the Alberta mentoring activities. Then the Teachers’ Association. The important work began in earnest. As goal of ATA Glance is to these photos here illustrate, participants facilitate communication were totally engaged and thrilled to be between and within our membership and local there. executive. Calgary Public Teachers, Originally, there was only space for 25 ATA, Local # 38, #212, 3016- registering teams. However, a 5 Avenue NE. Calgary, AB resolution was passed at the 2004 11 03 T2A 6K4 meeting of the Council of School Contact: 262-6616 Fax: 234- Representatives, that approved an over- 9596 Editor: Gerry Bates expenditure of the PD Activities Opinions expressed are solely budget. This allowed all teams that those of the author(s) and not necessarily of Calgary Public registered to be accepted in the Teachers, Local #38 or the Mentoring Program. Thank you PD Alberta Teachers’ Association Committee for this huge service.

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