(Aug 5, 2021) Texas High School Principal Sees Racism in Calls to Remove Intimate Photos
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/05/us/colleyville-hs-principal-beach-photos.html
(Aug 14, 2021) Teachers at new Richmond private school told to ‘tread lightly’
https://www.richmond-news.com/local-news/teachers-at-new-richmond-private-school-told-to-tread-lightly-3633608
“Because of the “sensitivity” of the subjects, if teachers express appreciation for the Dalai Lama, for example, it could get back to the parents, said Corry…Teachers are role models and have to be careful what they say and post on social media, so it isn’t misinterpreted, he added.”
(May, 2021) Analog policies in a digital world: How workplace harassment policies need to adapt to an increasingly digital education environment
https://academicmatters.ca/analog-policies-in-a-digital-world-how-workplace-harassment-policies-need-to-adapt-to-an-increasingly-digital-education-environment/
Most universities and colleges have policies designed to protect their community members from harassment and discrimination; however, these policies have limitations that restrict their usefulness when abuse or harassment occurs online.
(Feb 9, 2021) Not BC, not even Canada, but it is from my own native home of Ireland and directly relevant. Today the Teaching Council (of Ireland) released their Guidance for Registered Teachers about the use of Social Media and Electronic Communication.
https://www.teachingcouncil.ie/website/en/news-events/latest-news/2021/guidance-for-registered-teachers-about-the-use-of-social-media-and-electronic-communication.html
This Guidance seeks to support teachers in continuing to make the best use of electronic communication and social media tools. It is our intention that it be a useful reminder for some, or generate awareness for others, on the appropriate use of social media and electronic communication.
(May, 2018) A hard lesson: The digital classroom can really fail
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-a-hard-lesson-the-digital-classroom-can-really-fail
Gabrielle Barkany, spokeswoman for the Ontario College of Teachers, the provincial body that licenses and regulates public-school teachers, says there has been “a significant increase in reports of inappropriate electronic interactions” in the past decade, and estimates that roughly a quarter of the 80-90 disciplinary hearings held annually at the College involve inappropriate use of social media.
(Dec, 2016) Kamloops school district developing social media policy for parents
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kamloops-school-district-developing-social-media-policy-for-parents-1.3871675
“We do have some instances in some schools where parents make inappropriate comments. Those comments can sometimes be directed towards staff. Sometimes, they’re directed towards other parents, and we’ve had cases where students have also been the subject of discussion,” said Superintendent Alison Sidow.
(September 23, 2015) School district [SD40: New Westminster] social media policy sent back to the drawing board
https://www.newwestrecord.ca/news/school-district-social-media-policy-sent-back-to-the-drawing-board-1.2066728
“Even though all student and staff behaviour is already covered in the district’s code of conduct, having a specific social media policy is important, according to school board chair Jonina Campbell.”
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(June 3, 2013) Vancouver school board’s social media policy has good intentions
https://vancouversun.com/Opinion/Op-Ed/vancouver-school-boards-social-media-policy-has-good-intentions?r
The exploding popularity of social media sites has engendered a prurient interest in teachers’ “private” lives by both school administrators and the media. Some newspapers across the U.S. and Canada have begun trolling social networking sites for embarrassing and titillating postings by local teachers. And there’s a treasure trove of material to be mined.
Geoff Johnson; retired superintendent of schools.
(May 29, 2013) VSB wants ban on teacher-student Facebook friendships
https://bc.ctvnews.ca/vsb-wants-ban-on-teacher-student-facebook-friendships-1.1303081
Trustee Mike Lombardi said certain rules are necessary to ensure teachers use good judgment and act as proper role models for their pupils.
“’The problem is we’re letting people stumble in the dark,’ Lombardi said. ‘So we’ve embarked on a process of consulting with our teachers, our students and our parents about what would be an appropriate social policy.'”
(May 29, 2013) Vancouver school board mulls social media policy
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-school-board-mulls-social-media-policy-1.1373706
“Board chair Patti Bacchus says there is still a lot to work out, but as employers the board has an obligation to be clear on the matter.”