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Privacy in the Internet Age

  On July 30/09 I saw this interesting interview with the host on CNN with Kyra Phillips:   education-advisory.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/privacy-in-the-internet-age-cnn-090730.pdf   It relates to parent rights and duties and student rights.    

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Parents Need Effective Tools in Education

  Parents need easy and accessible tools for effective advocacy and guidance of their children in pursuing their best interests in education,  Effective tools are those that give parents confidence and empower them.  Some of these might help. I’m starting … Continue reading

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Free-choice Educational Experience with Multi-age Children

OTTAWA EAST SUMMER PROJECT (’71) Ottawa East Summer Project was designed at the outset as an educational experiment where multi age children would interact, learn and play together in a free-choice atmosphere. Upon obtaining a $10,700 grant from the Federal … Continue reading

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Tips for Trustees from a “failed” Candidate

While I ran for school board trustee in the last election, Nov 15/08, I kept my fingers crossed that I would NOT be elected. I dreaded having to go to interminable meetings for three years of my life.  I did … Continue reading

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Campaigning to Abolish School Boards

  (Below are my background notes for the 2 minute presentation taped for local TV.  I don’t know how the final will look or sound.  Air time (Cable 4) for West Vancouver candidates are:  Sat Nov 1, 8-9:00 am & … Continue reading

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