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Parents may think the teachers striking is the problem. No, it's the result of chronic underfunding of Ontario education.This is the OSSTF fighting back. Just like how the BCTF fought back. Why? Because we care about the learners in our classrooms. That's why. BC teachers know what we are going through in Ontario. We have solidarity. We got each others' backs.

#mypreptime. Great resource for those who don't understand what happens in the modern day classroom. https://storify.com/acampbell99/mypreptime

People like PCT don't understand the issues teachers deal with every day. Poverty is making our jobs even more difficult. Mental health is becoming a big issue for many teachers as stress and burnout are everywhere in the profession. This is what we face. The bashers won't want to read this though. It goes against their bashing handbook. http://www.imagine-action.ca/Initiatives.aspx?c=10〈=EN&set=1

What a ridiculous statement. Not real? try these. http://www.bctf.ca/publications/NewsmagArticle.aspx?id=21900%20 http://www.remappingedu.com/21cl-as-neoliberal-globalization/ I can't believe anyone would suggest neoliberalism is not real.

Michael, you will like this piece. It is title the Neoliberal Education Mash-Up. You will realize who is working behind the scenes to undermine public education and teachers. Those who call teachers greedy and don't realize the teacher unions are fighting for students and the good of society have no serious business commenting on strikes. They only see and read what the powerfully rich neoliberals want them to read. https://briarpatchmagazine.com/articles/view/the-neoliberal-education-mash-up

Check out this. Bangladesh - A Model of Neoliberlism.

http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2015/03/16/neoliberal-variants-have-dominated-europes-history-but-they-have-paved-the-way-for-a-new-conception-of-human-progress/ If people only understood neo-liberalism and the damage it's doing.

It's not BS; it's reality. I guess you are a supporter of under the table neo-liberal tactics. Well, I'm not.

It's good to see teachers across Canada show solidarity for the tough times teahers in Ontario are enduring. https://twitter.com/bctf/status/590258104530391041

The union is looking out for the young learners in this province. It's the neo-liberal propaganda that has caused you to have an uninformed view of teacher associations, all in an effort to create a for-profit education system. That's what they are trying to do in BC. The neo-liberals have big dollars and they will spend big bucks to make teacher unions look like villians. Smart citizens see through that charade. I suggest you do more research.

You know why? Because PCT made the story up. Just like the numerous stories he made up in the BC teachers lock out thread. Tht's why he has no credibility with me. He makes up stories that aren't even close to being true. Yet he continues to send his kid to this school. PCT contradicts himself. I told people off that bat that I will expose you if you type nonsense on here, and I exposed PCT. I suspect we won't be hearing from him for some time. Also Michael, I didn't realize I left a personal comment.

I don't believe one thing you said. A teacher on dating sites? Come on...if you have to make things up then at least put some effort into it. I don't believe your precious kid watched Inglorious Bastards in class. And if all those things are taking place, why wouldn't you write a letter in your local newspaper, or ever better, to a larger Vancouver or Victoria newspaper? Hey, I know why. It's because your stories are made up. If these things that you say are happening, why wouldn't you expose it? Why be gutless about it? I know why. Because you are jealous of teachers and you are simply a teacher-bashing troll, with nothing but made up stories to try to give yourself a sense of feeling big.

Hydraboss, have you found any proof that Canadian teachers text in class to share with the rest of us? No? Awwwww....that's too bad.

I have a problem with older teachers who don't embrace current teaching methods. They disregard research. I didn't say private school teachers are unprofessional. I said they have pressure to produce grades, whether grades are earned or not. Actually I believe i a gradeless system where students are given feedback instead of useless percentages that tell nothing. You haven't been in a school for a long time, so I really see no worth in debating you on education; something you obviously have little knowledge about.

I guess I should have used a hyphen to describe people like you and PCT. You guys know nothing. Nice to see you providing proof that teachers text in class. Preposterous statements without proof make you look for foolish. But I see you've found an ally in PCT, who got put in his place during the BC Teachers Lock Out thread. I will give you guys credit for something; providing comic relief.

I said private schools inflate grades. Public schools are better. I am a supporter of public schools, not private schools for the rich and privileged. There is no proof anywhere that teachers text in class. It's just more baseless bluster by you professional teacher bashing trolls.

Glad you think you are funny. At least you get something out of making yourself look like a fool.

Teachers don't text in class. Show me a cite. If not, quit making things up to make teachers look bad. But that is typical for teacher bashing trolls.

When one's claims are proved to be ridiculous, it's best to sweep them under the rug. I think some teachers are going on strike tomorrow. Students in Ontario deserve better, but I know Wynne will come through. http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/ontario-elementary-school-teachers-eye-potential-strike-after-talks-reach-impasse

Again, you offer no evidence. You are proving to be the king of anecdotal nonsense.

Yes, I did understand it. You are making up stories that are fairy tales. Teachers don't text in class.

I have never witnessed teachers answering texts because it rarely happens. I guess you don't understand professionalism.

We talk in staff rooms. I see teachers checking their phones during breaks.

I have not heard or seen teachers answer texts during class. They do it during breaks. Move on to your next story.