B.C. parent group gave its president $10K to sue teacher over 'bullying' allegations
- Craig Towers filed a civil claim against Janine LeBlanc, alleging she sought to ruin his reputation after he received $10,000 for legal fees from the school PAC in Maple Ridge.
- Craig Towers received $10,000 for legal fees to sue Janine LeBlanc over bullying allegations, claiming she tried to ruin his reputation as PAC president.
- Towers alleges that LeBlanc made unsubstantiated claims against him regarding various school programs and incidents, stating in his civil claim that her accusations were 'false, overblown, or otherwise did not actually constitute bullying and harassment.'
- A school district meeting affirmed that a complaint against Towers had been dismissed, but he accuses the district of failing to gather relevant evidence from LeBlanc and others during the investigation.
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Teachers call for stronger school mental health programs amid rising bullying concerns
Alarmed by recent bullying incidents, a group of teachers on Tuesday, April 8, called for the implementation of stronger mental health programs in schools.(Photo from Unsplash)“We need urgent and systemic support for our learners,” said Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) National Chairperson Benjo Basas in a statement. “Mental health programs in our schools must be strengthened,” he added.Alarming, heartbreakingFor the TDC, the recent bullying in…
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