The Evan Bray Show - Samantha Becotte - December 24th, 2025

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2025 was a big year for teachers. We saw ongoing conversations around classroom complexity, which was included in the teacher's collective agreement. But some educators say major challenges remain in the classroom. Samantha Becotte, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation, joins Evan to look back at the year and share what's ahead for teachers and education in Saskatchewan in 2026. 
24 Dec 2025 12PM English South Africa News Commentary

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