I think the two political extremes in this province have done a great job of creating the next generation of political extremists.

Potential salvation for some students if they take Economics courses during their studies before or after they graduate.

I wouldn’t think of our movement as “politically extreme”. This is one of the largest events that BC students have organized in the last decade. It is, in our sincere opinion, for a good cause.

The sight of youth collectively voicing their thoughts on our current educational state ia truely remarkable. The turnout by not only PGSS and the rest of the city, but the entire province was outstanding.

Also, please note that teachers were not allowed in any way to support students or help with the event. This was effectively organized by students alone, for support of both teachers and a comprimise!

I wouldn’t think of our movement as “politically extreme”. This is one of the largest events that BC students have organized in the last decade. It is, in our sincere opinion, for a good cause.

The sight of youth collectively voicing their thoughts on our current educational state ia truely remarkable. The turnout by not only PGSS and the rest of the city, but the entire province was outstanding.

Also, please note that teachers were not allowed in any way to support students or help with the event. This was effectively organized by students alone, for support of both teachers and a comprimise!

Great job, and congrats to all the students for standing up for themselves.
They are the ones stuck in the middle of this whole mess, and until now did not have much of a voice.
Both the government and the teachers need to get this sorted out.

Eagleone…this is not “politically extreme”. It is a statement by people who can think and see beyond their noses. And Harbinger.. please rethink what you have said… and after that, contact some people for help with your understanding of the education system.

My high school student asked for extra work to do at home while the teachers are on strike next week. Everyone of them refused to give any out as they are not being “Paid” to do any work during the strike.

Nice to see it is all about the “kids” and not money.

Not necessarily the protest. That is great the students stand up for their own interests. But they are learning the extremes in the political process by the actions of the political parties. the political parties have made it all about politics and not about the students, and the education system, and compromise… so the lesson for the students is that politics is either black or white and there is no shades of gray.

With the actions and the words taking the issue to the extremes the adults are teaching the students that politics is winner takes all and take no prisoners. Just listen to some of the things the teachers and their reps are saying… the ndp and the liberals… they are leading by example on how to radicalize the next generation.

The fact the students have had to take to the streets and pick sides lends to the idea that they are having their first political experience tainted by the extremes of the left verse the right diabolical ‘us-verse-them’ political learning… habit… eventual reality in their world.

For the students that just want to tell the adults to grow up and reach an agreement so they can get on with a quality education… hats off to them.

I’m all for freedom of expression & well
thought out & informed discussion or protest. It has to be asked though. From
what source are the protests from the students coming from? Are these informed opinions or biased regurgitations of a party line?
While I try to understand both sides of the issue, the sights & sounds of high school students spewing BCTF rhetoric
leaves a sour taste of bile behind.
Lodjn54, if you haven’t read the current BCTF contract(s) or their current demands, you should. Not a whole lot in there that
speaks to “the kids”. The BCTF & the Government both need to step back & see
where their selfish, self interested agendas are taking them. The poll of public opinion is low for both sides.

my kids didn’t walk out at PGSS, for that they were rewarded with a BCTF propaganda YouTube video shown by their teacher during class. Classy

Obviously time was against us in this event. Myself and fellow co-hosts for the event worked hard over theblast 48 hours to brig this event together, and make it as truly informative as possible.

While i have not read the actual current BCTF contract, I have read Bill 22. And in all honesty, its a load of crock. Granted, a mediator in place is somewhat of a good idea for each side to talk. But their recomendations when it ends in late June are NON BINDING.

All it is essentially doing is postponig the issue and bringing in thebold contract, which I have been informed by my co-host (who has read it) is also littered with issues.

Primarily, we want to see effective communication between BCTF and the Government, and not the implimentation of the controversial Bill 22. We want progress, not postponing of issues. Isn’t this already ears in the making?

As a secondary, we support the teachers, because what they are asking for (more budget for our arts and sciences, smaller classes, etc) will all come back to benifit us in a positive way.

Sorry, my previous statement is littered with typos. I’m on mobie.

Obviously time was against us in this event. Myself and fellow co-hosts for the event worked hard over the last 48 hours to bring this event together, and make it as truly informative as possible. 

While i have not read the actual current BCTF contract, I have read Bill 22. And in all honesty, its a load of crock. Granted, a mediator in place is somewhat of a good idea for each side to talk. But their recomendations when it ends in late June are NON BINDING. 

All it is essentially doing is postponing the issue and bringing in the old contract, which I have been informed by my co-host (who has read it) is also littered with issues.

Primarily, we want to see effective communication between BCTF and the Government, and not the implimentation of the controversial Bill 22. We want progress, not postponing of issues. Isn’t this already ears in the making?

As a secondary, we support the teachers, because what they are asking for (more budget for our arts and sciences, smaller classes, etc) will all come back to benifit us in a positive way.

And what about making it illegal for teachers to strike… and then shoving hefty fines down their throats if they decide to take any sort of action. The goverment is playing bully. The process of bargaining needs to be respected. By both parties.

Lodjin says “While i have not read the actual current BCTF contract”
Seriously? You are proud of being an organizer of this and couldn’t be bothered to read that?
Sigh…

I have been informed of its main points, and read the main concepts about it. But that is not the point. I believe it is now clear in students minds that communication is lackluster between BCTF and the Government, and we want to see progress. That is what we are going for.

Progress towards what?

The stopping of this continuous downhill spiral of our education system in BC over the years. The $300 million in budget cuts every year… its getting to the point where our science department has to slash our resources to use for our labs. Things that used to take place as part of the cirriculum either cant, or are extremely limited due to money.

lesson in politics, your teachers political party or I mean union is pro NDP, we are in an election year and they are working to sway public opinion. They had no plans on settling thus their outrageous demands. Sadly if the NDP gets back in hang on taxpayers cause the teachers union will be rewarded greatly, and thats all it’s about.

I admit I am not 100% up to par on every aspect of the political side of this. But I am also not even legal age to vote yet. I think our point was sent across. It was a success for regions all over BC.