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Thursday, February 6 • 11:30 - 12:30
Politics of the Teaching Profession

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Whether it is school choice, merit pay, standardized testing, school rankings or voucher systems, the same issues tend to be pushed regularly by the same organizations. What do groups like the Fraser Institute, Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation and the National Citizens’ Coalition have in common and what is at the heart of their attempts to reform education? This session will look at the broader neo-liberal movement and its impacts on the teaching profession.

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Jonathan Teghtmeyer

Associate Coordinator, Communications, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Jonathan Teghtmeyer is the Associate Coordinator, Communications for The Alberta Teachers' Association. He has a Bachelor of Education and a Masters of Arts in Communication and Technology from the University of Alberta. Before joining ATA staff, he taught Math and Drama at Breton... Read More →


Thursday February 6, 2014 11:30 - 12:30 MST
Shaw CC - Salon 3 9797 Jasper Avenue

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