Name: Banning Book Bans and Challenging Book Challenges: What to do if it Happens to You
Start: 2025-02-20T09:00:00-0700
End: 2025-02-20T10:00:00-0700

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LUNCH SPECIALS at the MHC! Plan ahead for some good food and a sit down visit with friends!

THURSDAY

CRAVE BUFFET ($15.00) - Chicken Penne Alfredo, Caesar Salad & Garlic Toast, Vegetarian option - Mediterranean Penne
CAFETERIA CORNER ($10.00) - BBQ Beef on a bun with Potato Wedges, medium fountain pop

FRIDAY
CRAVE BUFFET ($15.00) - Pulled Pork on a bun with Cole Slaw Vegetarian option - Veggie Wrap
CAFETERIA CORNER ($10.00) - Soft Tacos with Tater Tots, medium fountain pop

Of course the cafeteria will be open with a full menu! REMEMBER...MHC is CASHLESS!

Please NOTE:
Pre-registration for Convention Parking is now CLOSED! If you need to register your vehicle for convention parking, please stop into the Courtyard room to use a parking Kiosk.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEQXaTlogCU

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Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

S108 (Cap 42)

Book challenges and attempts at banning books are rapidly increasing across Canada and the United States. This is an urgent matter with vital implications for maintaining the integrity of professional judgment as certified teachers and administrators. More importantly, it’s foundational that students have equitable and professionally guided access to literature where students can learn stories of a wide diversity of people and topics. In some cases, the well being of students and staff are at stake. This is a confusing and complex topic where policy can often seem uncertain or unknown, and what to do, if it happens to you, can lead to a better outcome than one can imagine, or create a much bigger situation. Leaning on the research and experience of trusted teacher-librarian colleagues and researchers over decades, we’ll walk you through case studies and potential plans of action. There is no better time to prepare than now.

Speakers

Harold Semenuk

Alberta School Learning Commons Council

Harold Semenuk is the teacher-librarian for M.E. LaZerte High School in Edmonton, Alberta. Recently, Harold was the President or the Alberta School Learning Commons Council. Previously, Harold led a centrally developed project, “Anytime Help Anywhere” with Edmonton Public Schools... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
S108 (Cap 42) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Learning Commons, Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

SEATCA 2025 - Southeastern Alberta Teachers' Convention

Harold Semenuk

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