ee ee ee Do you think it’s more difficult ~ being a teenager now than when 7 you were growing up? . tonight? ‘Eleanor Michaud | would. say it’s more difficutt — | would say it’s different. Parents aren’t taking the Interest they _ Should In their children to- ' day. Where Is your child De same today. They prob- ably have to face the same sorts of pressures. Loulse Clifford 1 don’t think so; we all Yes — have our problems. — ‘ Shirley VonNiederhauserm drugs and alcohol weren’t as avail- _ able — weren't pushed on - you as they are now. — Mike Brady ‘It’s just about the same. They think and feel the Ann Hnatlak | don’t think so. The kids have it easler than when we were growing up. Bob Childs | think they have more things to be concerned about than we did. For ex: ample, the environment, world peace, drugs and other things. | Subscription Order Form: C) 1 year — $24.00 CO) Cheque C1 Money Order — oe Please send a subscription to: | v Postal Code Seniors in Terrace and District $12.00 Seniors out of Terrace and District $15.00 1) 2 years — $45.00 C) Master Card | 0 Visa Card No, Expiry Date __ ~ Mail or bring this. form to: . Terrace Reviow 4533 Avenue, Terrace, B.C., VG IM7 Terrace # Review'— Wednesday, Aol 2, 1989. Ss "Letters to the Editor — ‘Skeena MLA supports” ‘Access for All’ program To the Editor; Our government has - once _ again voiced its strong commit- ment to education in this year’s Throne Speech and acted quick- ly to implement that ‘commit- ment. After a highly con- sultative, year-long process, an extensive expansion of our ad- vanced education system: which will. provide ‘accessible post- - secondary education to students throughout British Columbia was announced, The Access study began and ended with a series of communi- _ty consultations which involved eight regional committees. The Government received in total over 5,000 representations from individuals and groups on this issue. “Access For All’ was an- nounced on March 20, 1989. It will. provide 15,000 additional spaces in university degree pro- grams at colleges and univer- sities by the year 1995. It en- compasses in excess of $35 million for new programs and ‘increased capacity this year alone, As well, 30 new programs and 1,000 student spaces for career, technical adult basic education and vocational students will be in place in col- leges and institutes this September. — - The new ‘Access For. Al” strategy takes into account the fact that one of the largest bar- riers to education is geographic. Therefore, the government has developed a process. through which colleges and universities can form partnerships. This will enable local colleges to grant in- ternationally recognized univer- sity degrees in Kelowna, Kamloops. and Nanaimo. Allow- ing students to receive their education close to home will not only economically help students, it will also give a boost to local economies. Too often students leave their hometowns to ad- vance their education and never return. Local communities will- now be able to retain these young people and benefit from the knowledge and skills they will gain. In addition, our government has recognized the need for. ac- cess to post-secondary education in northern B.C. In response to this need the government has ap- proved, in principle, the establishment of a. self- governing degree granting in- stitution for British Columbia’ s north. _ A provincial task force on Post-Secondary Education for Native Learners has also been established in response to the finding by the Provincial Access Committee that Native people are under-represented:in our universities, colleges and in- stitutes. This strategy will also focus attention on literacy and: adult basic education in accord- ance with the United Nations designation of 1990 as the Inter- national Year of Literacy. Through the high level of public input in the regional con- sultations carried out by the Provincial Access Committee, it is apparent that the ‘“‘Access For All’ strategy directly responds to the need and the wishes of the people of British Columbia. I whole-heartedly support this tremendous program which acknowledges that a good educational system is. never static but always changing. The ‘‘Access For All'’ strategy is another great example of our government’s ability to, build on our already progressive educa- tional system in order to make it one of the most advanced systems in Canada. Dave Parker, RPF MLA — Skeena Educators advised of professional network To the Editor; The B.C. Teachers’ Federa- tion’s North Coast Zone Profes- sional Development Committee is compiling a data base and booklet that will link teachers and ¢ducators working in this area of the North. . T ask that any of your readers who are working in education and are presently involved in professional development or educational research in any area consider sending their names to be included in the data base and booklet. Educators may be working individually, with a group or as a school staff. We are interested in including as many names and projects as possible in this networking booklet, Some examples of topics of educational interest might in- clude the following: Specialty teaching areas from art to special education, whole lan- guage, cooperative learning, thinking skills, family life pro- grams, writing as a process, self- esteem, learning and teaching styles, First Nation (Native) education, curriculum develop- ment, global education, peace education, computer, extra- curricular subjects and staff development. This list is just a sample of current educational subjects and we look forward to topics in addition to these. All educators contributing will receive a copy of the net- work publication, Interested individuals or groups should send a brief des- cription of your educational ac- tivity, school name, address and phone number to: North Coast Zone Network Project, Box 448, Queen Charlotte, B.C. VOT 180. - Jenny White North Coast Zone Professional Development Committee. Letters continued ¢ on n page 6 et aa ce ee te Ce eg a : lg a a eS , ‘ wena meee ie a a Een me ete te