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Spencer Izen

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  • Opinion Editor, The Ubyssey
  • Affiliated Researcher, Secrecy, Power, and Ignorance research Network
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As seen in: The Ubyssey, The Tyee
Covers:  University, municipal, and student politics.
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BREAKING: VSB Trustees Vote To Close Queen Elizabeth Annex | The Griffins' Nest

BREAKING: VSB Trustees Vote To Close Queen Elizabeth Annex | The Griffins' Nest

The Vancouver School Board (‘VSB’) voted 6-3 on Tuesday night to close Queen Elizabeth Annex, a K-3 Early Fre…

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BREAKING: VSB Trustees Vote To Close Queen Elizabeth Annex | The Griffins' Nest

BREAKING: VSB Trustees Vote To Close Queen Elizabeth Annex | The Griffins' Nest

The Vancouver School Board ('VSB') voted 6-3 on Tuesday night to close Queen Elizabeth Annex, a K-3 Early Fre…

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Parents Believe That This is Part of a Quid Pro Quo:" The Story of the Queen Elizabeth Annex Clos...

Parents Believe That This is Part of a Quid Pro Quo:" The Story of the Queen Elizabeth Annex Clos...

A two-month investigation of the history and potential flaws behind one of the biggest decisions of this Vanc…

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Editorial | Washrooms are a Necessity, Not to Mention a Human Right | The Griffins' Nest

Editorial | Washrooms are a Necessity, Not to Mention a Human Right | The Griffins' Nest

In response to the recurring acts of vandalism at Eric Hamber Secondary School, two of three boys' washrooms …

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Editorial | Time to Take Media Literacy Education Seriously | The Griffins' Nest

Editorial | Time to Take Media Literacy Education Seriously | The Griffins' Nest

It’s time we take media literacy seriously, as neglecting it threatens the foundation of Canadian democracy a…

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Editorial | Thames Valley District School Board: A Case Study for the VSB | The Griffins' Nest

Editorial | Thames Valley District School Board: A Case Study for the VSB | The Griffins' Nest

If trustees were expecting a status quo meeting at the Thames Valley District School Board meeting on April 2…

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Opinion | Dear Students: Please Stop Creating Disingenuous Non-Profits | The Griffins' Nest

Opinion | Dear Students: Please Stop Creating Disingenuous Non-Profits | The Griffins' Nest

Last summer, through a mutual friend, I met a student from a neighbouring school district. One of the things …

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Beyond Football: A look into the only Public School Football Program in Vancouver | The Griffins'...

Beyond Football: A look into the only Public School Football Program in Vancouver | The Griffins'...

"It's not about football. It's about helping people find their best potential," says Griffins Football Head C…

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How The VSB's Ending of a Special Education Program May Bring Human Rights Litigation Against the...

How The VSB's Ending of a Special Education Program May Bring Human Rights Litigation Against the...

The delivery of special education is the responsibility of school boards, mandated by the Ministry of Educati…

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EXCLUSIVE: Although No Longer Required, Vancouver Secondary Students Will Be Wearing Masks After ...

EXCLUSIVE: Although No Longer Required, Vancouver Secondary Students Will Be Wearing Masks After ...

“When K to 12 schools return from spring break, masks will no longer be required for students, staff and visi…

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EDITORIAL: Take Notes, Trustee Candidates | The Griffins' Nest

EDITORIAL: Take Notes, Trustee Candidates | The Griffins' Nest

The Editorial Board has compiled a list of items for trustees to take action on, in a non-partisan mandate le…

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Fact Check: When it Comes to MACC Disinformation, the Third Time Isn't the Charm | The Griffins' ...

Fact Check: When it Comes to MACC Disinformation, the Third Time Isn't the Charm | The Griffins' ...

Following a month of continuous investigation, The Griffins' Nest has repeatedly found that the Vancouver Sch…

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Fact Check: When it Comes to MACC Disinformation, the Third Time Isn't the Charm | The Griffins' ...

Fact Check: When it Comes to MACC Disinformation, the Third Time Isn't the Charm | The Griffins' ...

Following a month of continuous investigation, The Griffins' Nest has repeatedly found that the Vancouver Sch…

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EXCLUSIVE: Inside the VSB's MACC Program Revisioning Being Called An "Erosion of Public Trust" | ...

EXCLUSIVE: Inside the VSB's MACC Program Revisioning Being Called An "Erosion of Public Trust" | ...

The Vancouver School Board's plan to "revision" the Muti Age Cluster Class ("MACC") program has become a high…

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EXCLUSIVE: The VSB Says They're Revisioning the MACC Program. Alumni and Parent Critics Say They'...

EXCLUSIVE: The VSB Says They're Revisioning the MACC Program. Alumni and Parent Critics Say They'...

The Vancouver School Board says it's planning a "revisioning" of the Multi-Age Cluster Classes (MACC) program…

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"I don't feel safe at school": VSB Students reflect on the first week back in classrooms | The Gr...

"I don't feel safe at school": VSB Students reflect on the first week back in classrooms | The Gr...

UPDATED 6:50 PM, JAN. 16, 2022 TO ADD CONTEXT REGARDING SEMESTERS. After five days back in schools, Vancouver…

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EXCLUSIVE: Functional Closures in VSB: What They Are, How They Work, And What Stakeholders Are Sa...

EXCLUSIVE: Functional Closures in VSB: What They Are, How They Work, And What Stakeholders Are Sa...

Administration reiterates, "during a functional closure, we will shift to providing remote learning opportuni…

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EXCLUSIVE: Letter Sent to Hamber Families, DPAC Still Has Major Questions For Health & Education ...

EXCLUSIVE: Letter Sent to Hamber Families, DPAC Still Has Major Questions For Health & Education ...

The letter defines essential workers as "those employed in Health and Health Services, Social Services, Law E…

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VSB sends early message on Winter Break extension | The Griffins' Nest

VSB sends early message on Winter Break extension | The Griffins' Nest

The VSB announced today the early details of the provinces' move to delay students' return from Winter Break …

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BREAKING: BC Delays Students' Return from Winter Break | The Griffins' Nest

BREAKING: BC Delays Students' Return from Winter Break | The Griffins' Nest

BC Minister of Education Jennifer Whiteside announced earlier today that most K-12 students across the provin…

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THE NEST INVESTIGATES: Online Learning with the VSB's Vancouver Learning Network | The Griffins' ...

THE NEST INVESTIGATES: Online Learning with the VSB's Vancouver Learning Network | The Griffins' ...

After reviewing dozens of documents, 85 written testimonies, social media posts, board meetings, student inte…

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Facebook Inc. Renames Itself Meta After Scandal | The Griffins' Nest

Facebook Inc. Renames Itself Meta After Scandal | The Griffins' Nest

After years of heavy criticism and what experts say may have been the tech giant's biggest scandal yet, Faceb…

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A Deeper Look at Canada's 44th Election | The Griffins' Nest

A Deeper Look at Canada's 44th Election | The Griffins' Nest

17 million votes, 338 ridings, and $600 million. On September 20, Canadians headed to the polls, following a …

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Transparency Matters, Premier Horgan | The Griffins' Nest

Transparency Matters, Premier Horgan | The Griffins' Nest

Bill-22 is a fundamental danger to democracy in BC. The $25 fee, among the other amendments to the Act, only …

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