Payroll Deductions Set it and forget it! STF Members are able to donate directly to the McDowell Foundation through a payroll deduction. Download the fillable payroll form here, fill it out and send to your schools payroll officer. Members have the option to donate a lump sum, annually or monthly Read more…
McDowell Foundation Celebrates Award Winner On Friday November 29, 2024 the McDowell Foundation presented researcher Seleste Eftoda with its annual research award for her project Understanding the Perspectives of Teachers Who Engage in Regular Physical Activity and Implications on Well-Being. The McDowell Foundation Award celebrates the outstanding contributions to educational Read more…
The McDowell Foundation is saddened to hear the news of Fred Herron’s passing on October 24, 2024. A legacy teacher, educational leader, and friend of the Foundation, Fred was instrumental in the development of the McDowell Foundation over thirty years ago. Fred was incredibly dedicated to teacher-led research in Saskatchewan Read more…
Check out what’s been happening at the Foundation in our Fall 2024 Newsletter available here.
Fall Events at McDowell October 25 – Councillor Conference Visit the McDowell Booth at Councillor Conference on October 25th to browse the most recent research and learn more about the Foundation! November 6 – Salon Series Join Jessica Madiratta from 7:00-8:30pm for a presentation of her project A Critical Participatory Action research Read more…
Check out what’s happening at the Foundation in our June Newsletter available here.
The McDowell Foundation is pleased to announce the following projects have received funding for the 2024-25 school year: Project #342 – Culturally Relevant Reading Intervention – Danene Kopperud, Dawn Paylor and Mathew Grupp (Special Directed Call – Leonard Foundation) Project #343 – How do we support gender diverse students now? Read more…
McDowell Attends Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan’s Annual General Meeting The McDowell Foundation was thrilled to be invited to participate in the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan’s Annual General Meeting. Three McDowell Research teams were invited to present about their research on May 8th for the AGM’s interest sessions. Angela Sparks and Read more…
Get Involved with the McDowell Foundation Fundraising Committee Volunteering with a non-profit can support the development of leadership skills, encourage professional research in the province, and be a great way to meet others who are passionate about public education. The McDowell Foundation is currently looking for volunteers to join its Read more…
January Newsletter Available The January 2024 McDowell Newsletter is now available here.