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Stephen Lecce If you adjust for inflation this is actually a decrease in public education funding vs. 2017. It really wouldn't be that hard to invest in our public education system- more staff and supplies, smaller classes, better supports. Why won't you invest in Ontario's future? #onted

Dr. Nicole LePera I think about the single question similar to aging.
Are women really innately afraid of either or are we bombarded with the messaging that both are somehow 'wrong'.
Aging is a natural process & a privilege to experience and being single is always better than a destructive,…

Women don't hear these things.

And they need to.

What a generation of women (finally) need to know:

Once again Lecce is cutting funding for education when our schools are in crisis, we have a serious teacher shortage, rising violence & mental health challenges & our kids are not getting the supports they need.

Our kids deserve so much better.
#onted
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The Ford government has decided to make arbitrary changes to the way education funding is allocated without any meaningful consultation.

Read #ETFO ’s media release responding to the government’s announcement on education funding for 2024-2025:
etfo.ca/core-ed-fundin…

'(Ford) gov chooses to shortchange public ed, which drives down wages… Qualified professionals leave, causing staffing issues & it’s students who suffer.'

#OSSTF President osstfkaren calls on Ford to stop shortchanging #OntEd ! #OnPoli

Full video: youtu.be/RTe9OOTE9zQ

First time I’ve seen a great demo of OpenAI Studio! (For those orgs wanting to build their own GPTs.) Just hasn’t been something I’ve focused on and I’m looking forward to learning more. #AIinEdu

It’s been 788 days (2+ years, Doug Ford) since Stephen Lecce tweeted about the Right To Read report.

Ask your teacher friends or your child’s teacher what professional training or resources they’ve received to effect the recommended changes in the way literacy is taught.

#OntEd

Our 2023-24 Annual Ontario School Survey reveals that more than a quarter of Ontario’s schools experience teacher shortages every day, and nearly half experience daily shortages for educational assistants.
Read more of the recent data: peopleforeducation.ca/our-work/staff…

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Active April - Day 26: Take an extra break in your day and walk outside for 15 minutes actionforhappiness.org/active-april #ActiveApril

Grade 9s spent the 1st part of the semester learning how to communicate opinions clearly & convincingly. Today they got the chance to practise in a 'real world' context as they tried to persuade me to give them their group novel 1st choice. They were bringing it!

The #GETAs24 aren’t just a one-way street where you do all the work!

We anonymise entries and provide positive and constructive feedback, so you have tips to consider for next year.

What’s not to like?

Enter today at edtechawardsglobal.com

Violence in the classroom is a growing problem, let’s make sure it doesn’t worsen. 🙅

📣 Join CTF/FCE & call on legislators to amend Bills #C273 and #S251 to ensure the safety of students and educators ▶️ shorturl.at/foTU8

#CdnPoli #OntEd #OSSTF #CTFFCE

When society no longer respects teachers, students won't respect them, and soon there will be no teachers, leaving a void in education that will compromise the very future of society.

“I don’t like the fact that Ford doesn’t put a lot of emphasis behind education.'

Residents of Lambton-Kent-Middlesex share concerns ahead of the May 2 byelection, including issues with the Ford govt's underfunding of #OntEd .

#OnPoli #YourVoteYourVoice
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'Life itself is our meditation practice' 🙏

Join legendary mindfulness teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn to learn how to 'befriend' your mind and approach your daily life with awareness jon kabat-zinn
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Board staff push back on trustees' request for school safety data, saying it's a big ask!
For god sake, #tvdsb just give them the information. What do you have to hide? We all know school violence is spiraling out of control!
#onted #cdned #edchat
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