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School role: Ian mcIntyre says black teachers rarely promoted. Ann Vanstone agrees.
School role: Ian mcIntyre says black teachers rarely promoted. Ann Vanstone agrees.

School role: Ian mcIntyre says black teachers rarely promoted. Ann Vanstone agrees.

Date2/2/1986
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The nine-week strike by Metro high school teacher's pushed them to the forefront of union activism after years non-militancy. We were forced into it, says union president Jim Forster, shown picketing with teachers outside Oakwood Collegiate in mid-Novembe
The nine-week strike by Metro high school teacher's pushed them to the forefront of union activism after years non-militancy. We were forced into it, says union president Jim Forster, shown picketing with teachers outside Oakwood Collegiate in mid-Novembe
11/13/1975
Dwight Daigneault, president of the North York secondary school teachers' federation, says, We intend to keep on fighting. He said teachers are worried about the educational product.
Dwight Daigneault, president of the North York secondary school teachers' federation, says, We intend to keep on fighting. He said teachers are worried about the educational product.
4/13/1972
If teachers are developing themselves because they care about students, says teacher Len Phillips, they could do this before school year begins
If teachers are developing themselves because they care about students, says teacher Len Phillips, they could do this before school year begins
1/31/1978
Teachers who are familiar with the culture of immigrant children should tackle the problem of racism, says Hugh Evelyn, above. He says he is amazed at passive attitude of teachers from Caribbean.
Teachers who are familiar with the culture of immigrant children should tackle the problem of racism, says Hugh Evelyn, above. He says he is amazed at passive attitude of teachers from Caribbean.
2/13/1977
Progress recorded: Dr. Mark Mandelcorn of Mount Sinal tests eyes of Michel Paquet of Timmins, who was blinded in a mining accident. Mandelcorn, who says he has rarely seen such badly damaged eyes, performed the operations that have given Paquet normal vision in one eye.
Progress recorded: Dr. Mark Mandelcorn of Mount Sinal tests eyes of Michel Paquet of Timmins, who was blinded in a mining accident. Mandelcorn, who says he has rarely seen such badly damaged eyes, performed the operations that have given Paquet normal vision in one eye.
4/11/1987
Alberto Di Giovanni, who makes frequent cultural trips to Italy, says he rarely returns without a new figure or ornament for his 400-piece presepio.
Alberto Di Giovanni, who makes frequent cultural trips to Italy, says he rarely returns without a new figure or ornament for his 400-piece presepio.
12/14/1989
His 31 years with the North York Board of Education give teacher Walker Dear (middle) the second-longest service record of high school teachers in the borough. Technical director at Downsview Secondary School since 1962, he retires June 30. With him are two of his former students who now are teachers at the school. Gordon Brown (left) and Stan Tsoki as they recall some of the years.
His 31 years with the North York Board of Education give teacher Walker Dear (middle) the second-longest service record of high school teachers in the borough. Technical director at Downsview Secondary School since 1962, he retires June 30. With him are two of his former students who now are teachers at the school. Gordon Brown (left) and Stan Tsoki as they recall some of the years.
5/16/1978
A miracle worker to parents of children with emotional problems, Karl Burden, 40, is one of 250 North York teachers facing layoffs. An ordained minister, he left the church to aid young people with problems and helps them at Glen Rush Public School. Parents say his dismissal is a threat to their children.
A miracle worker to parents of children with emotional problems, Karl Burden, 40, is one of 250 North York teachers facing layoffs. An ordained minister, he left the church to aid young people with problems and helps them at Glen Rush Public School. Parents say his dismissal is a threat to their children.
5/20/1977
Adam Gerry Kane says male and female personal products have every right to be promoted like soap.
Adam Gerry Kane says male and female personal products have every right to be promoted like soap.
4/20/1979
A Principal says farewell after 40 years, Retirnig after 40 years of teaching, William Darbyshire waves farewell to students, former students and teachers at Riverdale Collegiate as they applaud during presentation yesterday.
A Principal says farewell after 40 years, Retirnig after 40 years of teaching, William Darbyshire waves farewell to students, former students and teachers at Riverdale Collegiate as they applaud during presentation yesterday.
6/4/1971
Syd Blackwood: Hiring more black teachers not a solution to racial problems.
Syd Blackwood: Hiring more black teachers not a solution to racial problems.
11/13/1980
Don Scott, a Chelmford high school teacher, is agitating for the removal of Provincial Treasirer Daracy McKeough as the treasurer of the $900 million pension fund of Ontario teachers
Don Scott, a Chelmford high school teacher, is agitating for the removal of Provincial Treasirer Daracy McKeough as the treasurer of the $900 million pension fund of Ontario teachers
6/2/1972