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Election for President Takes Place November 25-29, 2024
Election for Vice-President Takes Place December 9-13, 2024
Candidates’ Forum
The Candidates’ Forum took place November 2, 2024 in St. John’s. For your convenience the video of the Forum has been broken down into separate sections/chapters. Click on the title to view just a particular segment of the Forum.
ADDRESSES
- Address by DALE LAMBE – Candidate for NLTA President
- Address by DUSTIN RIDEOUT – Candidate for NLTA President
- Address by SHERRI ROSE – Candidate for NLTA President
- Address by SEAN WEIR – Candidate for NLTA President
QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES
Question 1
The current Provincial Collective Agreement expires at the end of August 2026. What do you think should be the top priorities for the NLTA heading into the next round of negotiations for teachers?
Responses to Question 1
from Sherri Rose, Dale Lambe, Dustin Rideout, Sean Weir (Candidates’ names are in the order they appear on the video)
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Question 2
Student violence and aggressive behaviour is increasing in many schools. What approaches would you advocate for that would make schools a safer and more secure teaching and learning environment?
Responses to Question 2
from Dale Lambe, Dustin Rideout, Sean Weir, Sherri Rose (Candidates’ names are in the order they appear on the video)
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Question 3
How important is it for the NLTA to have a strong voice and presence in the public media? How do you propose that the Association’s message should be presented to generate more public support for education?
Responses to Question 3
from Dustin Rideout, Sean Weir, Sherri Rose, Dale Lambe (Candidates’ names are in the order they appear on the video)
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Question 4
Teachers are finding it more and more difficult to meet the diverse and complex needs of students. What do you think are the main struggles and barriers that schools are facing, and what solutions would you focus on to address this?
Responses to Question 4
from Sean Weir, Sherri Rose, Dale Lambe, Dustin Rideout (Candidates’ names are in the order they appear on the video)
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Question 5
The retention and recruitment of certified teachers is a growing concern in Newfoundland and Labrador and across the country. What ideas and strategies do you believe the NLTA should advocate for that would have a positive impact on teacher retention and recruitment?
Responses to Question 5
from Sherri Rose, Dale Lambe, Dustin Rideout, Sean Weir (Candidates’ names are in the order they appear on the video)
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Question 6
What are your strongest attributes or qualities as a candidate and why are these important for teachers to consider in this election?
Responses to Question 6
from Dale Lambe, Dustin Rideout, Sean Weir, Sherri Rose (Candidates’ names are in the order they appear on the video)
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