With residents set to cast their ballot for the upcoming provincial and school board elections, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation has launched an education platform and ad campaign
Check All the Boxes: Supporting Students, Teachers and Our Future in the 2024 Elections – highlights what Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation members are looking for from candidates and offers solutions for elected leaders to address these concerns
There are three areas of concern from the Teacher Federation. They would like to see the restoration and maintain per-student funding, class size and complexity, and the growing concerns of classroom violence.
The STF’s new ad, Ballot Box, serves as a reminder to voters that the decisions made at the ballot box can impact the learning experiences for students.
“Education is a key issue for elections this fall, and we want everyone to know just how much their vote impacts Saskatchewan’s students,” says STF President Samantha Becotte said in a release. “The STF is a non-partisan organization, and we will not endorse any particular party or candidate. What we will do is encourage people to take part in our democratic processes, have their voices heard, and make informed decisions on the issues that affect the students and classrooms of this province. We invite everyone to share the STF’s new Ballot Box ad with their social media networks, read our platform, and choose the candidate who you feel will help address the issues in our public education system.”
With the nomination deadline of October 9 fast approaching, the STF is encouraging anyone interested in a school board position to reach out to the Saskatchewan School Boards Association, their local school division, and visit the STF website for more information.
“As I have been saying throughout my time as STF President, Saskatchewan’s public education system is in crisis,” Becotte says. “These elections are an opportunity for Saskatchewan to demand better from our elected leaders on behalf of the students and schools who desperately need our system to improve.”
The ballot box ad is available on social media platforms including Youtube, Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram. The Check all the Boxes platform is available on the STF website.