Allison Hanes: We should want what s best for our children s teachers Quebec teachers have risked their health to educate our kids during a pandemic while receiving few protections, little support and low pay.
Author of the article: Allison Hanes • Montreal Gazette
Publishing date: Apr 13, 2021 • 2 hours ago • 4 minute read • Music teacher Francois Lukawecki chats with students as they wait to enter for the first day of classes at Bancroft Elementary School last August. All teachers deserve respect, recognition and support for their tremendous efforts, Allison Hanes writes. Photo by Allen McInnis /Montreal Gazette
Article content
Just about every Quebec parent got to walk a mile in teachers’ shoes last spring when schools were closed for nearly four months. Most of us emerged with a new appreciation for just how tough it is to come up with interesting lesson plans, motivate children and capture their attention.