Smith on Education

The In-box – Protecting Rights & Wi-Fi

Caroline Smith — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:49:12 PDT

I have had a busy inbox this past weekend. Concerns over two topics protecting rights ( moral rights) and wi-fi top the list. Opinions vary in a variety of camps showing that divergent opinion exists openly. I understand this week the CBC will be running a news story on Wi-Fi. The content of which I [...]

Children’s Treatment Network Special Needs Fair

Caroline Smith — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:54:01 PDT

Parents of special needs children sometimes have difficulty finding support groups. Within Simcoe County we are very lucky to have the Children’s Treatment Network (CTN) of Simcoe York. The organization focuses on both Simcoe County and the Region of York. CTN is currently scheduling their 2010 Information Fair for Oct. 21, 2010. This is an [...]

Board Meeting Aug 25, 2010 – Moral Education Policy

Caroline Smith — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:46:50 PDT

Last night’s Board meeting included deputations and a lengthy debate on the motion to rescind the Moral Education in Schools Policy (4150). The pubic deputations voiced concern over the content of the revised Policy 4150 and requested that the Board review the policy and make changes. There was also points made about the breadth of [...]