Rebroadcast: Episode 2: Back to School in a Pandemic
2021-08-04
As we recharge the batteries with a summer break, we hope you enjoy some highlights from the 905er’s first year.Read More …
There is no PRIDE in the cowardice of the Halton Catholic School Board
2021-04-21
Last night was supposed to be the vote on whether or not the Halton Catholic School Board would raise the Pride flag at their schools. But no vote happened…Read More …
Paradise Lost?
2021-04-15
Thursday’s episode covers three 905 stories: the latest changes of direction on our schools and an education minister with egg on his face; $5 million for Burlington City Hall’s front yard; a new stinky mess in Cootes Paradise. Read More …
Racism in Our Schools (Part 2) – Students Speak Up YCDSB and Hamilton Students For Justice
2021-02-18
In part two of our episode this week we continue our conversation with Abisola Asha and Malik Scott of Students Speak Up YCDSB, and Greg Dongen of Hamilton Students for Justice.Read More …
Cindy Cosentino – Who Wins from School Boards Employing Non-Teachers as Directors of Education?
2021-02-11
Today we are talking with Cindy Cosentino about schools again, and it seems that education in the 905 Region is seldom out of the news. This week’s story revolves around the appointment in York Catholic District School Board of someone with only three years of experience as a teacher – at a private school, after a long career in the private sector – under rules introduced this summer by the provincial government. The appointment has provoked outrage among many parents and students.Read More …
Dave Meslin – Fixing Democracy in the 905
2020-09-15
Dave Meslin has been the most prominent voice encouraging the adoption of ranked ballots in municipal elections, something that both Burlington and Mississauga are currently considering. His book “Teardown: Rebuilding Democracy from the Ground Up” is an essential look at both the massive systemic problems with how our democracies currently work, and the well established solutions that already exist, if we can only have the courage to adopt them.Read More …
Opinion: Schools, boards need money now if they are to reopen safely.
2020-08-19
Only an investment of funds reflective of the magnitude of the challenge Ontario’s schools face can make Ontario’s new school year safe.Read More …
Episode 4: Pandemic Planning for Schools Part 2 – The Trustees’ Perspective
2020-08-19
With less than 3 weeks remaining until Ontario’s students are meant to head back to school, Tuesday’s 905er podcast includes an interview with representatives to the Halton Public and Catholic school boards. Read More …
Episode 2: Back to School in a Pandemic
2020-08-05
Roland Tanner and Joel MacLeod are joined by Cindy Cosentino, who recently retired after 32 years as a teacher inRead More …