March 25, 2010: Prince Rupert board votes to close one school, save another:
The Report Card – Vancouver Sun Education Blog: Roosevelt Park saved; Ecole Westview not so lucky
What’s a school worth to a community? Prince Rupert looking to close 3 more schools to save $500,000:
- The Northern View: Emotions run high as board makes decision on closures
- The Northern View: Prince Rupert School District continues closure consultations at Roosevelt
- The Northern View: Prince Ruper trustees unveil school closure options
Prince Rupert teacher plans walkabout to highlight concerns
We received a note from a Prince Rupert reader about a local teacher, Tulani Ackerman, who plans to walk across BC this summer to raise public awareness of the continuing disintegration of the public education system. The plans are gaining strong support in Prince Rupert, with several events planned for the months leading up to the walk, and interviews with local newspapers. Students are participating too, with plans for a fundraising dinner put on entirely by students.
Local supporters are urging other communities to support the effort.
Here is a report in the Prince Rupert News (scroll down to “Thousands of steps to make a difference”)
Tulani also reportedly has a blog – will post a link as soon as I find it, as well as contact info for others who want to support this initiative!
Contact North Coast MLA Gary Coons (NDP)
- E-mail: gary.coons.mla@leg.bc.ca
- Constituency office: 818 3rd Avenue w, Prince Rupert, V8J 1M6, Telephone 250 624-7734 (1 866 624-7734 toll free)
