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Manitoba Teachers Press All Parties for Action on Public Education

December 3, 2025December 5, 2025

The Provincial Executive of the Manitoba Teachers’ Society will be gathering tomorrow at the Manitoba Legislature for an all-party lobby day focused on strengthening and protecting public education.

Personalizing Land Acknowledgements

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

In her first year at Arthur A. Leach School, Grade 6 teacher Tawny Lanigan brought with her a project that is quickly becoming a meaningful signature of her classroom culture.

Designing for Every Brain

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025

When Ezra Reimer left a 15-year career in graphic design and branding at Red River College to become a teacher, he expected the challenge of a new profession.

Bill 225: Universal Early Reading Screening in Manitoba

November 4, 2025November 10, 2025

The Manitoba Government has passed Bill 225, the Public Schools Amendment Act (Universal Screening for Learning Disabilities), ensuring all students Kindergarten–Grade 4 receive early reading screenings.

Right to Read Report Highlights Funding Issue

October 31, 2025January 8, 2026

The Manitoba Teachers’ Society welcomes the Manitoba Human Rights Commission’s Right to Read report and strongly supports its goal: every child in Manitoba deserves the opportunity to become a successful reader.

Take Action: Protect the Right to Strike

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Alberta’s teachers are standing together against a government that’s using the Notwithstanding Clause to silence our constitutional right to strike. When one government undermines these rights, it threatens us all.

Statement of Solidarity with Alberta Teachers

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

MTS stands in unwavering solidarity with our colleagues in the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) as they confront an unprecedented assault on their constitutional rights.

Meet the Vice-President: Joel Swaan

October 21, 2025November 13, 2025

For more than two decades, Joel Swaan has dedicated his career to teaching, leadership, and advocacy in education. He had great educators throughout childhood who inspired him to teach. 

Statement from MTS in Support of Bill C-247

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

The Manitoba Teachers’ Society (MTS) strongly supports Bill C-247, introduced by Winnipeg Centre MP Leah Gazan, which proposes the repeal of Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code.

Meet the President: Lillian Klausen

October 9, 2025November 13, 2025

Growing up on a farm Klausen learned early the values of hard work, community, and connection. With a father who farmed and a mother who taught, education felt like a natural calling.

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