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A message to Doug Ford from the grandson of Tommy Douglas........

In schools today - seems to be a combination: disregulated adolescents with a sense of entitlement AND an addiction to smart phone social media - virtual (hollow) sense of belonging AND seeking validation through physical contact with intimates - real sense of belonging

Using a graphic novel to engage history students @WestminsterSS in the exploration of the cruelty, abuse, and systemic racism of Canadian residential schools. Thank you David A. Robertson and @Ouroboros09 for your powerful novel, Sugar Falls!

Student Behaviour Watch: Soft-on-consequences discipline is taking its toll on teachers. Attrition rates provide an indicator of how it’s impacting classroom teachers. Good piece by ⁦Daniel Buck, “Youngest Old Man in Ed Reform”⁩ ⁦Fordham Institute⁩ #edchat #cdnedchat fordhaminstitute.org/national/comme…

Apathy/passivity in learning - biggest problem in classrooms? Kids just waiting to be spoonfed every single lesson, teachers bending over backwards to accommodate every demand, kids not caring at all, teachers blamed for them not caring - some schools accepting status quo.

Violence in Schools: My latest in the Weekend⁦National Post⁩ is a deep dive into ‘high risk education’ in Canadian high schools. Ty to ⁦DrTracyVaillancourt⁩ ⁦Daniel Buck, “Youngest Old Man in Ed Reform”⁩ ⁦Tom Bennett OBE⁩ @TDSB ⁦Karen Littlewood⁩ ⁦Teachers Unite⁩ #cdned #onted

So let me get this straight: 15.9% of Canadian households (i.e. 5,800,000 Canadians) are experiencing food insecurity right now...and Loblaws just reported $529,000,000 in fourth-quarter profits? How is this allowed?

BREAKING: Doug Ford underspent on education by $844 Million (while saying they have spent more than anyone else) according to the FAO in #Ontario

The concept: Allyson Apsey asked teachers what they most want from their admin. A pattern emerged. The responses could be grouped into 6 main categories. #LeadingTheWholeTeacher was created with strategies to address all 6. amazon.com/Leading-Whole-… #dbcincbooks #tlap #LeadLAP

Currently reading #LeadingtheWholeTeacher … a great and inspiring read! Thank you Allyson Apsey for providing the whole teacher framework and the toolkit of strategies and ideas to help educators feel valued! Looking to adapting the six pillars for my department. Dave Burgess

Proven Classroom Discussion Strategies for Deeper Learning buff.ly/42f6jnd

Thoroughly enjoying reading about the rise and fall of the most prolific and enigmatic art thief, Stephane Breitwieser.

Our graphic novel about #JohnMcCrae is now available as a free online teaching resource, just in time for #RemembranceDay! It features videos, photos, and lesson plans, and is also available in FR. Check it out here: bit.ly/40tH7JH. #EdChat

Learn about the Black Canadian war experience through our #educational #resources which include learning guides, a #podcast, and a StoryMap. These resources by Birkett Educational Consultants were developed as part of our #HopesProfound project: bit.ly/44M127X

Sharing a media piece that was part of a past virtual Remembrance Day assembly at my school. bitly.ws/ZvV2 Looking for other sites and symbols of remembrance around ᴸᴼᴺᴰᴼᴺ ᴼᴺᵀᴬᴿᴵᴼ

“In spite of the warnings, I worked steadily both night and day…” An unsung hero of the Halifax Explosion, Dr. Clement Ligoure worked tirelessly to help the injured. Learn about his story through his own words for Canada History Week.

Tonight, Is the night, Of nights.

Researchers at MIT have questioned whether SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound) actually work. They suggest we might get better outcomes if we make our goals FAST (frequently discussed, ambitious, specific and transparent) not SMART.