On this day in 1989 I remember seeing adults on the television with tears streaming down their faces. Everyone was talking about “the Berlin Wall coming down”. I was little, but I knew this was a big deal. It is the first major news item that I can remember from my childhood.

If I could ACTUALLY indoctrinate children, I’d indoctrinate the grade six kids to remember to wear deodorant and bring a change of clothing on gym class days.

Ontario lost 38,000 jobs in the second quarter of 2025. The fact is that people aren’t falling behind because they’re lazy and don’t want to work. They are falling behind because this government doesn’t care enough about workers to create and protect Ontario jobs.

Just finished session 2 of #EqualVoice Campaign School. We had the opportunity to hear from Waterloo MP Bardish Chagger and see her adorable Pandemic Pup Khushi (ਖੁਸ਼ੀ means “happiness” in Punjabi).

Signs a poor replacement for speed cameras says local parent group www.cambridgetoday.ca/local-news/s...

11yo won a gift basket in the raffle at the St. Stephen’s Church craft and bake sale yesterday. She gets the chocolate, but our orange tabby has claimed the basket.

“…meat or dairy products from the offspring of cloned cattle and pigs can now be sold in Canada just like any other food. No label will identify them, no public notice will mark their arrival, and no additional safety review will be required.”

Education needs to be more than walking the halls with an Educational Assistant or spending time in a sensory room. Actual educational programming needs to be happening for ALL kids.

Make no mistake Ontarians, democracy in our province is under attack. This is how Doug Ford does it - in a much quieter way than Trump. #onpoli

American announcement during #DiabetesAwarenessMonth: Trump administration says immigrant visas may be denied to diabetics. Also includes cardiovascular conditions, respiratory conditions, mental health… Legalized discrimination based on disability. thehill.com/homenews/adm...

11yo ran out of books to read today. So we headed over to the @kitchlibrary.bsky.social and she found two new books to get her through the weekend. Her joy cost us zero dollars. #WeNeedLibraries

Celebrate Climate Action Week at Waterloo Public Library on November 12. This drop-in program uses games and stations to educate kids ages 6-12 and families about climate change, and "green" or eco-friendly practices that everyone can do each day. calendar.wpl.ca/event/14409835

Doug Ford is trying to ram through dangerous legislation that will harm endangered species. Take action now: davidsuzuki.org/expert-artic...

If you as a leader truly believe in what you are doing, then you should be ready to publicly defend your policies and actions, and be ready to deal with any heat that comes your way as a result. Do not ask or expect your employees to act as human shields.

A good leader does not need to be the smartest or most knowledgeable person in the room. They DO have to be willing to listen to smart and knowledgeable people.

November is #DiabetesAwarenessMonth. Diabetes is not caused by “eating too much sugar”. Here’s a short educational video I made to explain the truth about diabetes. youtu.be/XSqSLvFl1Kw

Ontario is in a homelessness and affordability crisis. This government knows it but still chooses different priorities. It’s not that we “can’t” fund supports. It’s that they won’t.

The special education funding formula is broken in #OntEd. Too many children are being left behind. youtu.be/2yFBsHE2wAY

Here's what London's cash-strapped Catholic school board is considering cutting | CBC News #onted www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Brutal stats. Working people are not being served by the Doug Ford government.

February 22, 2020. Niagara Falls. Folks representing organized labour from across Ontario gathered and protested. There was serious talk of a general strike. Then COVID hit and we all forgot. But nothing has gotten better in Ontario. The songs and signs are still relevant.

THIS!

You look like you need to see a Grade 1 little’s writing about how they demonstrate responsibility.

Clean blankets and sleeping bags are desperately needed at the 100 Victoria Street North encampment in Kitchener. Please drop off donations at the table at the front of the encampment.

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Society expects schools to fill in the gaps where our social safety net is failing families. Food. Clothing. Health, Vision, and Dental Care. Mental health. Transportation. Trauma recovery. The holes in the safety net keep getting bigger, and our resources are dwindling.

9.1 million dollars could pay the salary of many educational assistants to keep students safe and open up access to equitable education. What could $9.1 million do for healthcare, public transit, supportive housing, or the environment? #Priorities #OnPoli globalnews.ca/news/1151529...

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I love the fact that Data’s cat Spot is one of the figurines in LEGO’s new Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D kit.

Once upon a time a girl spent $30 on a heating pad. She came home after a very long day and pre-heated her bed with said heating pad before snuggling in with her book. She did not regret her decision. The end.

The plot thickens. Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux announces resignation from Parliament. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Today the Ford government voted to and debate and skip public hearings on #Bill33. It’s not law yet. Call and email and tell Ford and your MPP to Withdraw Bill 33!! #onted #onpoli

Ontario teachers‘ unions are ALL punching back, but there needs to be more parental & community support. #OSSTF #OECTA #AEFO #OTF #ETFO #CUP-OSBCU #OntEd www.globenewswire.com/news-release...

This is part of a pattern: concentrating power, bypassing debate, and weakening public institutions. We can’t just shake our heads; we need to organize, speak up locally, and support people pushing back.

Learning to delegate responsibility to children is a process. It is often way easier, cleaner, and faster to just do things ourselves as a teacher or parent. BUT When we do this we take away valuable learning experiences from children. Patience will pay off in a big way.

Great night at @etfowaterloo.bsky.social’s Women in Politics event tonight. Lovely to hear from @colleenjames.bsky.social, Pam Wolf, Kenzy Soror and Mary Fowler.

#Bill33 is being debated this week. Make your voice heard.

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And meanwhile in #ONpoli...

The Ontario Ministry of Education has apparently cancelled their pre-budget consultation for this year. They usually ask for feedback from school boards and education partners on funding, programs, challenges, etc. in October, to help inform the budget. This is concerning. #OntEd

Nerd out with me!! Here’s the federal budget: budget.canada.ca/2025/report-...

I feel like maybe we should be worried when a Conservative MP decides that he should join the Liberal Party.

Eeeew. Nothing about this is okay. We deserve a serious Premier.

“Above all, Poilievre will never tackle the inequality at the heart of the system, which is the source of most of the problems he speaks to. Not immigrants. Not the woke brigade. Not the Liberals. Rampant, unabated, crushing inequality.” thewalrus.ca/how-poilievr...

We talk a lot about how to recruit new educators, education workers, and healthcare workers. We don’t talk enough about how to retain the ones we have. This needs to change.

Check out these resources for teaching about #TreatiesRecognitionWeek: #OntEd www.ontario.ca/page/treaties

Sending love to the family of the Kitchener bus driver who lost his life on the job yesterday and to all of the KCI students, families, and staff impacted by this tragedy. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

#HolocaustEducationWeek is November 3-9. Educators can find free resources here: torontoholocaustmuseum.org/educators