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Protest fizzles: What was expected to be an explosive meeting of the Toronto Board of Education last night fizzled after Trustee George Martell, standing at the mike, told parent and teacher that his proposals for special education are intended to place slow learners - usually from poor or ethnic background - into regular, but smaller classes
Protest fizzles: What was expected to be an explosive meeting of the Toronto Board of Education last night fizzled after Trustee George Martell, standing at the mike, told parent and teacher that his proposals for special education are intended to place slow learners - usually from poor or ethnic background - into regular, but smaller classes

Protest fizzles: What was expected to be an explosive meeting of the Toronto Board of Education last night fizzled after Trustee George Martell, standing at the mike, told parent and teacher that his proposals for special education are intended to place slow learners - usually from poor or ethnic background - into regular, but smaller classes

Date11/15/1979
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Introduction to the English reader, or, A selection of pieces in prose and poetry : calculated to improve the younger classes of learners in reading, and to imbue their minds with the love of virtue, to which are added rules and observations for assisting children to read with propriety
Introduction to the English reader, or, A selection of pieces in prose and poetry : calculated to improve the younger classes of learners in reading, and to imbue their minds with the love of virtue, to which are added rules and observations for assisting children to read with propriety
1833
The juvenile elocutionist, or, Murray's introduction revised : designed to improve the junior classes of learners in the art of reading and correct delivery
The juvenile elocutionist, or, Murray's introduction revised : designed to improve the junior classes of learners in the art of reading and correct delivery
1841
English grammar adapted for the different classes of learners, with an appendix containing rules and observations for assisting the more advanced stud(...)
English grammar adapted for the different classes of learners, with an appendix containing rules and observations for assisting the more advanced stud(...)
1860
Counselling a student over a coke and a cup of coffee at the corner restaurant, Scarborough Board of Education attendance councillor Douglas Jenner probes sympathetically and carefully to find reasons for absence from classes
Counselling a student over a coke and a cup of coffee at the corner restaurant, Scarborough Board of Education attendance councillor Douglas Jenner probes sympathetically and carefully to find reasons for absence from classes
1/14/1969
Critical of Canadian education system: George Martell, one of the founders of This Magazine is About Schools, a periodical dealing with concepts of education, has edited book titled The Politics of the Canadian Public School, a radical look at the school system
Critical of Canadian education system: George Martell, one of the founders of This Magazine is About Schools, a periodical dealing with concepts of education, has edited book titled The Politics of the Canadian Public School, a radical look at the school system
7/24/1974
Alan Murray. Wants smaller classes
Alan Murray. Wants smaller classes
3/20/1977
Mingler: Former diplomat George Ignatieff, chancellor of the University of Toronto, has never forgotten his poor Russian immigrant background and loves his ordinary ethnic neighborhood
Mingler: Former diplomat George Ignatieff, chancellor of the University of Toronto, has never forgotten his poor Russian immigrant background and loves his ordinary ethnic neighborhood
11/16/1982
Horticulturist Andrew Benn of Scarborough waters plants in his exotic tropical greenhouse where he grows sugar cane, orchids, pineapples and bananas along with regular vegetables. The native of Guyana is teaching courses on indoor and outdoor gardening for beginners and advanced gardeners. His classroom is his greenhouse in his backyard on Vauxhall Dr. Classes started today and will run for 8 weeks.
Horticulturist Andrew Benn of Scarborough waters plants in his exotic tropical greenhouse where he grows sugar cane, orchids, pineapples and bananas along with regular vegetables. The native of Guyana is teaching courses on indoor and outdoor gardening for beginners and advanced gardeners. His classroom is his greenhouse in his backyard on Vauxhall Dr. Classes started today and will run for 8 weeks.
9/15/1976
Mrs. Elsie Smetana and son Joey work at reading lesson, Joey who has mild cerebral palsy has not been allowed to attend regular classes
Mrs. Elsie Smetana and son Joey work at reading lesson, Joey who has mild cerebral palsy has not been allowed to attend regular classes
2/22/1971
Little lessons for little learners : in words of one syllable
Little lessons for little learners : in words of one syllable
1838
Merry rhymes and stories for merry little learners
Merry rhymes and stories for merry little learners
1865
Halloween howls: Betty Robinson, 80, and Bethany Chekay from Lescon Learners Child Care Centre enjoy a party at the Seniors Health Centre in North York
Halloween howls: Betty Robinson, 80, and Bethany Chekay from Lescon Learners Child Care Centre enjoy a party at the Seniors Health Centre in North York
10/30/1992