National Poetry Month began in the US in 1996, spearheaded by the Academy of American Poets on the steps of a post office in New York City. The month is celebrated in many countries around the world. Canada is no exception. Check out the site below for info about a network of poetry organizations and […]
NCTE Leadership & Advocacy Summit As we have witnessed the COVID-19 pandemic impact organizations, universities, and school districts nationwide, we are taking the appropriate measures to ensure that the content to be shared in the 2020 NCTE Leadership and Advocacy Summit will not be delayed. The Summit has moved to online-only events, and we are working […]
Sonya Ballantyne is a filmmaker, writer and public speaker from Misipawistik Cree Nation. Her short films have played in festivals worldwide including most recently the Vancouver International Film Festival. She was the winner of the 2016 ImagineNative Short Film Pitch Competition and the 2014 winner of the RBC Emerging Filmmakers Pitch Competition. Her work focuses […]
Join the inaugural meeting of MATE's first ever book club. How exciting! MATE will buy your book! Email Shaylyn at smaharajpoliah@wsd1.org to sign-up and get the details.
MATE M.T.S. PD DAY will feature keynote Penny Kittle who will speak on the theme , "Reading, Writing, and Re-engaging." She will speak for the entire morning. We'll be doing a ZOOM event. Registration opens August 25. Note that a late fee is included for registrations after October 20.
The U.S.'s signature ELA conference features former First Lady Michelle Obama, George M. Johnson, Colson Whitehead, Amanda Gorman, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Renee Watson, and Nikkolas Smith.
The book chosen for this year is ...And This Is The Cure by Annette Lapointe. Book clubbers can purchase the book and then submit their receipts to MATE for reimbursement. Contact Shaylyn Maharaj-Poliah at smaharajpoliah@wsd1.org ton confirm that you're in for this VIRTUAL EVENT.
Don't miss the May 8, 2023 deadline for MATE's signature poetry contest for grades K-12. Teachers may access the mandatory parent-permission form at the Pandora Poetry link on the website. We had over 300 entries last year and offered cash prizes to all winning students and well-deserved gift to participating teachers. Check out the 2021 […]
The next meeting for MATE's Readaholics Book Cub is May 31. The book is The Strangers by Katherena Vermette. MATE will reimburse you when you provide a receipt for your book purchase. Confirm your presence by emailing Shaylyn Maharaj-Poliah at smaharaj-poliah@smamb.ca.
Get your students writing poetry and enter our annual Pandora Poetry contest! Cash prizes for outstanding poems!