Big congratulations to Niigaan Sinclair and Chimwemwe Undi on winning a Governor General’s Literary Award. Wînipêk and Scientific Marvel are both remarkable accomplishments, and this recognition is truly well-deserved. cbc.ca/news/canada/ma…

NEW: Removing three Toronto bike lanes the Ford government has in its crosshairs could cost $48 million and result in months of road closures, according to a new report set to go to city council. globalnews.ca/news/10868485/… #onpoli

Quebec teachers say students’ behaviours are getting worse: new report. Possible solutions include applying sanctions to students and providing training to students and PARENTS! #qced #onted #cdned #edchat search.app/?link=https%3A…

“48,000 certified teachers are not working in the education system.” It’s time to crack down on student behaviour, improve teacher prep programs, improve training for the reality of our classrooms, and give students the support they need because teachers are burning out with the

You deserve a family doctor. You deserve a family doctor close to home. You deserve a family doctor working with a team of healthcare workers who can give you the best care. You’re paying for that with your taxes—you’re just not getting it from Doug Ford. #onpoli #onhealth

"Our results reveal that whenever handwriting movements are included as a learning strategy, more of the brain gets stimulated, resulting in the formation of more complex neural network connectivity...typewriting do[es] not activate...networks the same way that handwriting does."

Ontario’s current fiscal position provides an opportunity to adequately fund public services and reinstate the funding cut from public education over the past six years. The Ford govt must invest to provide #onted students, families, and communities with the support they need.

Ontario is asking education workers to do more with less and blaming them for the consequences of funding cuts. Parents need to pick a side. My latest for the Toronto Star #onpoli #onted thestar.com/opinion/contri…

I've written a new blog which explores 5 key ideas from my new book, Primary Reading Simplified. I'd really appreciate any retweets. (Blog is in tweet below.) >>

Cherie Dimaline's YA novel, The Marrow Thieves, sparked powerful conversations on Canada Reads & marked a fundamental shift in the literature being discussed and read in Canadian schools. Check back tomorrow for the next book in our countdown to the 2025 FOLD Reading Challenge!

We propose a knowledge-rich curriculum not only as the soundest way forward to both effectively acquire knowledge and complex cognitive skills in school, but also as a crucial lever to achieve equitable opportunities for all students. Feel free to share! link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…

It’s here! Our new open access book on curriculum written by Tim Surma Paul A. Kirschner Nuno Crato Dylan Wiliam Michiel Wils Jasper Nijlunsing Claudio Van Hees and me. Download it here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…

Apparently Australia isn’t for sale to the highest bidder.

DID YOU KNOW for 25 years Matthew Shepard had no permanent resting place due to concerns his grave would be vandalized, and when Reverend Budde learned of this, she invited the Shepards to inter him inside the Washington National Cathedral. She co-officiated the service which

We act like the worst thing we can do is let a student fail. But, in reality, it's much better than letting them pass without learning. At least failure tells the truth.

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Instead of stealing Greenland from Denmark, let’s steal some of their policies. In Denmark: - Health care and college are free.   - The starting wage is $22/hr. - Paid parental leave is 1 year. - Paid vacation is 6 weeks.   - All workers get pensions.

If you’re allowing your students to listen to music while they work, you are telling them what you’re doing isn’t important enough to pay attention to.

⚠️ Stay safe and stay inside! Ice & tree limbs are falling. Cleanup will take time; crews are working to address the situation. If you MUST go outside: ➡️ Avoid stopping under traffic signals & light poles ➡️ Don't walk under wires, trees or streetlights ➡️ Delay yard cleanup

Teachers need Maslow, too!