A "Council of Ministers" starting in elementary school in Montreal North
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Teacher Kerline François is trying to teach elementary students how it works. Some have caught the bug and are making progress with it.
Kerline François has been teaching at the School Board for 25 years and at CEGEP in early childhood education for 17 years. But politics, although she doesn't practice it, runs in her blood thanks to her father. She tries to teach elementary school students how it works. Some have caught the bug and are pursuing that path.
Teacher perseverance
As part of the Fonds 1804 Pedagogical Innovation Prize (PIEF), created by Fonds1804, her project won 2nd prize and she participated in the organization's 11th grand conversation on February 22nd, at the Grande bibliothèque de Montréal.
The PIEF was born from Fonds 1804's desire to recognize teaching staff committed to the educational success of young people. For over 10 years, Fonds 1804 has been working with youth and parents to promote academic perseverance.
"The missing link was teachers. They must not only demonstrate perseverance daily, but encourage their students to do the same through their creativity and commitment," indicates Fonds in a press release related to the prize.
The PIEF highlights innovative initiatives that enrich the learning experience and support the success of elementary and secondary students in Quebec's public schools.
In total, 16 projects were submitted by elementary and secondary teachers for the first edition of the PIEF. These are meaningful projects that have a positive impact on youth success. Eight of them were selected as finalists in the competition aimed at determining three winners. A special recognition award was also given by jury members.