UPDATE: Here is the most recent photo of Smooshi the walrus as compared to when I worked with her at MarineLand. Her weight loss is alarming. She doesn’t look good. She looks like she’s dying. #SaveSmooshi

Dr. Moore called out Waterloo region in his presser today, noting that we still cannot keep our cases down thanks to the Delta variant’s increased transmissibility and severity.

GIVEAWAY TIME! 🥳 You have a chance to win our "Joy! Mystery Pack" with a collection of unlearn items valued at $184! Just follow the rules in the pictures to enter! The giveaway ends Thurs, Aug 19th at 11:59pm! A winner will be contacted and announced in the days soon after.

Waterloo Region DSB This is exciting! Food4KidsWR is launching our inaugural Giving Tuesday event, "Toonies 4 Food4Kids Tummies" this November 30th. We have secondary & elementary schools participating! There is still time for your school to join in. Reply here and I'll get back to you

A lot of people (especially some MDs) make a lot of extreme claims about child mental health and schools. But this one is an expert. I really like listening to experts.

Today the Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery released a statement on the Ontario Human Rights Commission Right to Read Report. readingrecovery.org/cirr-statement… #readingrecoverycommunity | @rdgrecoverycda

Swing riding update (votewell.ca). Now 22 ridings w/ PC margin of 3% or less. If a few more people vote strategically in these ridings, the election changes. Special shout-out to Parry Sound / Muskoka: Put Doug Ford's cottage in the Green!! 1. Barrie ... 1/3

This! A student going into the trades is just as good/important/amazing/smart as a university-bound student! Let's normalize this!!!

📢SCDSB Educators - When communicating on the progress report for Language, consider the new comments that are shared in the Evaluation & Reporting Site in gr1-3. These comments reflect S progress in the foundational skills for reading and writing. Look for the NEW symbol.

Retweet if you agree! #Solidarity with OSBCU-CSCSO & CUPE Ontario

Invitation 2 all FDK educators in Ont. who r implementing UFLI. My colleague and I started a Facebook group specifically 4 us trying to figure it out in our play-based rooms. Join the group to add to the conversation if you like #FDK #UFLI Kate Winn facebook.com/groups/8814978…

MUST WATCH: Senator JD Vance visits a creek flowing near the East Palestine train derailment and chemical burn. See what happens when he drags a stick along the creek bed. 👀

Do you teach in Ontario? Are you implementing UF Literacy Institute ? I created a separate group for all educators in Ontario who would like to share how this works in an Ontario classroom! m.facebook.com/groups/6961526…

GIVEAWAY! I’m feeling the March Break spirit and giving away a copy of one of my favourite books about reading instruction. Simply retweet to enter (1 entry per public Twitter account). Must be following this account to win. 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 only. Ends Wed Mar 15, 8pm EDT. Good luck!

GIVEAWAY! Inspired by Kate Winn, I’m giving away a copy of this soon to be out of print gem. Teach foundations well so all can read. Retweet to enter (1 entry/public Twitter account). Must be following this account to win. 🇨🇦&🇺🇸 only. Ends Fri Mar 17☘️ 8pm EDT. Good luck!

It's the Easter holidays (for many), so I have two copies of The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading to give away. Simply **retweet this tweet** for your chance to win a copy.

It's May half-term, which means that I have two copies of The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading to give away. Just **retweet** this tweet for your chance to win a copy.

Giveaway! 🥳 I go back to school this week and, to celebrate, I'm giving away a copy of 7 Mighty Moves! To enter, just like, comment, retweet this post and make sure you follow me. I'll choose a winner Friday, Aug. 18th. Good luck! #7mightymoves Scholastic Teachers

World Down Syndrome Day #WWDSSrockyoursocks Mrs. Kirvan’s Gr. 1-ers!

❤️ Kate's Favourite Things Giveaway! ❤️ Enter to win a Full Series Bundle (single title set - 70 books) & Yellow Series DECKodables from SyllaSense! (Value $435 CAD) 1. Follow me & SyllaSense 2. Retweet this post 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 only Giveaway ends Tues Apr 9 @ 8 pm EDT