Dear Teachers,
As we move through March, I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible dedication, resilience, and collaboration that define our teaching community. This time of year, can be challenging, with many of us working tirelessly to meet the needs of our students. Let’s continue to support and uplift one another, knowing that our collective strength makes all the difference.
Spring break is just around the corner— a much needed and well-deserved time to rest, recharge, and reconnect with loved ones. As you navigate the demands of the month, keep your focus on the break as it’s a reminder that brighter, more restful days lie ahead.
I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your active participation and engagement during this year’s teachers’ convention. It was great to see all the excitement and connection around convention. Thank you for stopping by the Local booth to say hi, get some swag and enter our contests.
Finally, I want to highlight the importance of standing united for public education. For those who were able to attend the rally on February 27th, thank you for taking the time to fight for adequate funding for our classrooms. In these times, our advocacy and shared voice are more critical than ever. Together, we can ensure that every student receives the quality education they deserve and that our profession continues to be valued and respected. It was inspiring to hear the honking and cheering from those along Jasper Ave, as well as the support staff welcoming teachers at the Legislature. I want you to know that people stand with teachers in this fight. Every person I spoke with in planning the rally were happy to welcome teachers downtown and encouraging of our fight to defend publicly funded education.
Thank you for all that you do each day. Let’s finish this month strong and look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead. Good luck with your demonstration of learning, parent teacher interviews, registering new students, and all the things happening in your schools.
Regards,
Amber Nicholson
ECT Local President