Want to RETAIN teachers? Do THESE! •Make smaller class sizes happen •Listen and Advocate to teacher concerns •Improve the response to student behavioral issues •Increase planning time •Improve salaries •Let teachers TEACH!

For those following along ⁦Stephen Lecce⁩ “tell” is out in full display here. “7000 new education workers” “400%” in unprecedented investments. Listen to the people actually in our schools - these workers are not there, the investments are to companies thestar.com/news/gta/2023/…

Meaningful discussions in the 3B Seas class today on how we need to be the Agents of Change in the world and James Potter PS

Rocking our socks in 3B James Potter PS for World Down Syndrome Day.

Because it's been a tough week, this is the moment 9-year old Ali caught her first fish. Her reaction is the best 30 seconds you'll see today.

shop.scholastic.com/viewCampaign?c… I want my students to see characters that reflect themselves in my classroom library. Let's make some real connections for these young readers! #ClassroomsCount

I love this soooo much. I had the privilege of having breakfast with AdaTwistScientist and her lovely daughter in February 2020 at the Reading for the Love of It conference. They truly are beautiful people.

The 3 BEE’s Help the 🐝 James Potter PS . #planting #AgentsofChange

If you know someone in education: please send them a loving and uplifting message. If you ARE someone in education: you are loved. You are needed. You are doing amazing work in an often impossible situation. Thank you for your service. #OntEd

Let us choose #FactsOverFear and support safe, inclusive classrooms and schools where students are free to be their authentic selves. Take the pledge momentumcanada.net/factsoverfear #onted

Can this be said enough?

Putting Maslow Before Bloom can help students flourish socially, emotionally, and academically—especially when you weave it throughout the school day. 🌱

Another innovative app from Google. Peel District School Board we want to continue using Google and all its features! Brightspace is terrible!

An alarming report by UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 shows that globally, teacher attrition and recruitment are a major concern. Read the facts: unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0… It's time for governments to invest in students' future by investing in educators! #onted #onpoli

This is a clear message to the Ford govt that ETFO members stand with their union and bargaining team. With the strength and solidarity of our members behind us, @etfopresident says we will work hard to reach an agreement and we expect the govt to do the same! #onpoli #onted

Ford's shortchanging of #OntEd is making headlines again! 30% of principals say they use “unqualified adults” to tackle staff shortages in schools. Students have been sent home & classes cancelled in order to deal with this govt's staffing crisis. #OSSTF thetrillium.ca/insider-news/e…

Do you have questions about the funding formula for public education in Ontario? Watch this video to learn about the history of funding, government investments and how it all works youtu.be/A2f02Y80who?si… #onted #onpoli

Two of my favourite Canadian authors team up for this awesome book. Ruth Ohi loves to see your collaboration on this one!