The practice of compassion and altruism brings us peace of mind. Even if we face trouble or someone is critical of something we’ve said or done, compassion enables us to feel grateful to them. Compassion is the best counter measure to anger, anxiety and so forth.

Thanks Leyton and Faye for joining us! Powerful learning. #sd42 #bcedchat

Such kinetic energy when middle years educators from around the province (& beyond) gather online! Thank you ⁦Nikki Lineham⁩ for sharing your powerful extended Math example. #responsiveteaching #informativeassessment ⁦TRenyard⁩ ⁦ academia.edu/11812760/Its_A…

Here's the paper for the second example I shared today in EPSE 604 - Through a Different Lens: Increasing success for "at-risk" learners through situated, collaborative inquiry academia.edu/43320583/Throu… #PLN ICER: UBC Okanagan Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship Judith King Dr. Shelley Moore, PhD @UBCEduc AERAEdChangeSIG

A Daily Ritual That Builds Trust and Community Among Students edutopia.org/article/daily-… love this. #sd42, #bcedchat

Delighted to be included in the BC Teachers’ Federation Teacher Magazine re: the Inclusion BC & Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship video series, Disrupting Misconceptions & Forging Pathways for Students with Developmental Disabilities academia.edu/45190335/Refra… Rachelle Hole @UBCEduc CAEP-ACP Family Support Institute Community Living Society BC Principals' & Vice-Principals' Association BCSSA

Looking for an exciting & rewarding long-term teaching career? Join our growing district with a supportive teacher organization where you can live, work & play. Apply today! More info: bit.ly/3zYKM4K #PittMeadows #MapleRidge #bced #sd42

Katzie First Nation is collecting donations to support the Lytton community. Please see letter from Chief George:

Join us in one week. Nov 3rd 3:15 PST, for Connecting Math, Community & Culture! Register at: elvlc.educ.ubc.ca/initiatives/co…… Nina Pak Lui @MsKjacobs Desiree MarshallPeer Shaheen Musani @leddy_dr AKRISE — Alaska Rural Teacher Network @dpaterso BC Teachers’ Federation @Kaizenchick Dr. Megan Zeni MMiller Nicole Widdess @UBCDeanEduc

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And they were very grateful to you and Alison for showing them the amazing resources available to any teacher who’d like to visit the AbEd district library!

I encourage everyone to take some time to learn today. Here is a great starting point. Is it really genocide? In Canada? tvo.org/video/is-it-re…

Fantastic team preparing for 4th annual Katzie First Nation summer learning and celebrating Lilly’s first time teaching həṅq̓əmín̓əḿ #bced

Week 2 of Katzie First Nation summer learning focused on weaving and celebrating the arts - Elders and staff of KFN and SD42 working together to create engaging learning spaces for kids #bced

Early post this week because we are on the road and wifi is hit or miss. carolynroberts.net/single-post/le…

Are you aware 2022 marks the 100th year since the release of Dr. P.H. Bryce’s pamphlet, The Story of A National Crime? Here he exposes the Canadian government's creation of conditions in Residential Schools that lead to disturbingly high rates of student deaths. #OrangeShirtDay

This is a must watch and what I needed in this moment.Share this message. youtu.be/k9fmJ5xQ_mc

Dancers at Stalew Powwow honouring residential school survivors with orange dress special dance - powerful moment of strength and grace #stalewpowwow #everychildmatters

Scientists have found evidence that those who cultivate love and compassion have greater peace of mind, while constant anger and fear make us uneasy and are bad for health. Common sense too tells us that people who are moved by love and compassion are peaceful and happy.