Here is the televised Goldhawk Live All Candidates Debate for Trustee – Ward 20 Scarborough-Agincourt. My thoughts? I have always talked specific to the Scarborough-Agincourt community, specific to education, schools, programs and classrooms. I bring the Trustee role right back…
Monica Batac
K-6 Educator interested in urban education, critical pedagogy & collaborative school-community initiatives.
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Knowing Ward 20 versus living in Ward 20
I’ve participated in two all-candidates meetings/debates so far with the TDSB Trustee election. I find it quite surprising that I often am the only one representing specific community needs & interests here in our Ward. I do not talk broadly…
Tagged with: campaign, community, community consultation, Monica Batac, Scarborough-Agincourt, TDSB, Trustee, voice, Ward 20
Posted in Daily reflection, Parental Involvement in Education, Trustee Campaign
Posted in Daily reflection, Parental Involvement in Education, Trustee Campaign
Newcomer Families in Scarborough-Agincourt – No vote, no voice?
Four days until the campaign is over & I wish I had documented more of my experiences on my blog. It has been eye-opening running this “grassroots” campaign & I’m sure after February 27, I will blog extensively about the…
Tagged with: election, ESL, Monica Batac, newcomers, Scarborough-Agincourt, TDSB, Trustee
Posted in Daily reflection, Parental Involvement in Education, Random thoughts, Trustee Campaign
Posted in Daily reflection, Parental Involvement in Education, Random thoughts, Trustee Campaign
Media coverage #5
Jordon Glass “BREAKING DOWN THE TDSB BY-ELECTIONS” February 15 2012. Excerpt: If you are unaware that there have been two ongoing Toronto District School Board (TDSB) by-elections in this city, you could hardly be blamed. You aren’t the only one.…
Tagged with: alternative schools, by-election, ESL, media coverage, Monica Batac, OISE, TDSB, Toronto, Toronto District School Board, trilingual school
Posted in Trustee Campaign
Posted in Trustee Campaign
Fair Play & Election Signs
Tagged with: election, Election Signs, fair play, Monica Batac, respect, Sam Sotiropoulos, Scarborough-Agincourt, TDSB, Trustee, Ward 20
Posted in Trustee Campaign
Posted in Trustee Campaign
Media Coverage #4, includes interview
Here’s a Digital Journal feature article about me, my platform, and some of my perspectives on TDSB & the Trustee role, written by Andrew Moran. TDSB Trustee candidate Monica Batac wants to innovate classrooms Full URL: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/319209 Excerpt: During municipal elections,…
Tagged with: by-election, campaign, education, election, Feb 27, Monica Batac, OISE, ontario education, public education, Scarborough-Agincourt, TDSB, Toronto District School Board, Toronto education, Trustee
Posted in Trustee Campaign
Posted in Trustee Campaign
Media coverage #3
Here’s an article written by parent advocate and consultant, Lorna Costantini. Excerpt: Transparent and open communications with parents – Monica Batac by LORNA on JANUARY 17, 2012 Monica Batac has put her name forth for the position of Trustee for Ward 20 Scarbourgh/Agincourt for the…
Media coverage #2 – campaign
Ontario educator and blogger Doug Peterson wrote this article on me, entitled “Yoga and Politics.” Some of the things he highlights: how we met, my experiences and perspectives, my social media and technology use, and what I bring to the…
Tagged with: campaign, communication, Facebook, grassroots, ISTE11, media coverage, Monica Batac, ontario education, Scarborough-Agincourt, social media, TDSB, technology integration, Toronto District School Board, Toronto education, Trustee, Twitter, Ward 20, Website
Posted in Discussions with teachers, Education in the news, Educational Technology, Parental Involvement in Education, Random thoughts, Trustee Campaign
Posted in Discussions with teachers, Education in the news, Educational Technology, Parental Involvement in Education, Random thoughts, Trustee Campaign
Social Media and Parental Involvement
I’ve been thinking quite a bit about how we engage with parents at classroom and board levels. I recently posted about how I seek to make a clear, direct path and link between parents and myself as Trustee. I know…
Tagged with: campaign, collaboration, dialogue, Monica Batac, parental involvement, social media, TDSB, technology, Ward 20, Web 2.0
Posted in Daily reflection, Educational Technology, Parental Involvement in Education, Trustee Campaign
Posted in Daily reflection, Educational Technology, Parental Involvement in Education, Trustee Campaign
Social media & digital literacy – what to do?
I’ve heard mixed reviews about teachers’ on-line participation and communication with students. Specifically, a concern I often hear is that this treads into cyber surveillance. Some think becoming Facebook friends or a Twitter follower of students will require you to…
Parental Voice in Education – Breaking the hierarchy, beyond the school walls
You’re a parent and have concerns, ideas, and suggestions regarding your child’s education, the local school, or perhaps the Toronto District School Board at large. Who do you talk to? Traditionally, you would approach the teacher or principal. Some of…
Tagged with: advocacy, Agincourt, community consultation, educational reform, grassroots, Monica Batac, parental involvement, Scarborough, TDSB, Toronto District School Board, Trustee, voice, Ward 20
Posted in Daily reflection, Trustee Campaign
Posted in Daily reflection, Trustee Campaign
Media coverage on by-election
Hi all, I wanted to share this article about the upcoming by-election with information about some of the candidates – including yours truly. Trustee by-elections are anyone’s race. by Moira MacDonald. Toronto Sun. Jan. 10, 2012. Excerpts: If you want to…
Tagged with: Agincourt, Master of Teaching, Monica Batac, OISE, Scarborough, TDSB, Toronto, Toronto District School Board, Trustee
Posted in Random thoughts, Trustee Campaign
Posted in Random thoughts, Trustee Campaign
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