78%. Nearly 8 out of every 10 who've died from COVID were Black, Indigenous or Hispanic. This is what compounded structural racism looks like. usatoday.com/story/news/hea…

Twin Islands – the Story of a Coastal Community Jeannette Taylor will give an illustrated talk on the intriguing history of Twin Islands near Lund from an unsolved murder to recreation for German royalty. Sat Nov 14, 2pm via Zoom, To register [email protected]

One of my students today: "Hey Mr. Blair! I walked by an Anti-Mask Protest this weekend and wanted to show you a brochure I got from them." Me (slightly concerned): "Whatever, for?" Student: "To show you all the logical fallacies they used!" That's why I do this job. #bced

Parents don't have to overcome their fear of math to help their child succeed, as long they changed their attitudes about the subject, according to research by Sian Beilock. ow.ly/nN0L50BMzuD

#UBCForestry had the honour to sit down with Robin Wall Kimmerer, acclaimed author of Braiding Sweetgrass, to discuss how we can integrate her work into our connections with land & each other. Watch the full recording here: bit.ly/3rcRQoU

Snow-cially distanced learning about snow caves in family bubbles from a PIE Comox Valley Interaction Day this past term. qathet School District

This The Tyee article about the historical accuracy of a mural depicting Indigenous paddlers offering food and supplies to immigrants on the Komagata Maru is fantastic for #bced #socialstudies teachers for teaching about #evidence and #oralhistory. thetyee.ca/Culture/2021/0…

School dress codes typically disproportionately affect girls. Any policy that tells students they cannot wear clothing that ‘distracts’ others is victim-shaming. If we envision a world where women are safe regardless of the clothing they wear we need to do so much better. #bced

Ready for #InternationalWomensDay in the library South Slope School Burnaby Schools BCTLA

Collecting questions about inclusion and outdoor learning! If you could ask Dr. Shelley Moore, PhD anything about this topic, what would it be? I will ask her your questions during our upcoming M-N-C podcast episode! #mentoringnatureconnections #outdoorlearning

From a student's speech today: "At school, we should be developing passions rather than anxiety disorders." That line hit hard.

Students need a truthful understanding of Canada's history to walk the path to Reconciliation. Teachers and educators can now register classrooms from grades 5 to 12 to participate in #NationalTRW. Commemorate the children on #OrangeShirtDay with us. bit.ly/3pcgRkd

ReconciliACTION with our grade 7+ students today. We told Chanie’s story, listened to the Secret Path soundtrack and created art to express our commitment to learn the truth and pursue reconciliation. Downie Wenjack Fund Alyssa Stapleton (She/her)

Advice and inspiration from Dr.Jane Goodall 🐵: ✅ “Look up the moon, feel the wonder and awe. ✅ “Don’t take things in nature for granted.” ✅ “Learning outside can change children’s lives.” Did you miss the #TakeMeOutsideDay keynote? Watch it now at: youtu.be/r43DyR4-S8w

Hi folks, the #PSAday virtual conference server is crashing this morning -- so many people eager for some great PD! :) Please email [email protected] if you need help accessing the plenary session for the C2C-BC conference, which will be starting soon. #bcedchat

So true! 🙌 📷 Unknown

Have you ever tried writing essential questions for your lessons or curriculum? Try using this ready-to-go list of essential questions that integrate the arts and the creative process. bit.ly/3xKoMdh @artsinedu #educoach #teachertwitter #edchat

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