Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers Association members, come walk with the NLTA Gender and Sexual Diversity Special Interest Council in the St. Johns Pride parade! Complete this form to let us know you’re coming docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

👋 Hey BlueSky! We’re the NLTA - here to support, advocate, and celebrate the amazing teachers who shape young minds everyday across our province. Give us a follow - we’re just getting started! #nlteachers #EducationNL #BlueSkyEdu #TeachersChangeLives #InvestInOurKids

B.C.’s premier says measles spikes across Canada a result [of] anti-vax ‘recklessness’ The Canadian Press June 25, 2025 By Chuck Chiang stillcoviding.ca/en/news/bc-s... #BC #antivaxxers #measles

I know it’s a bummer to say so, because everyone loved having a winter with way less snow and rain in NL, but now the ground is so dry that we have multiple forest fires in early May. A direct consequence of climate change, and a scary start to a long fire season.

Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.

The fact that the Conservative party is trying to openly advocate for the restriction of what university researchers can and can't study, should be incredibly concerning for everybody. Restricting higher education based on your political or religious ideology is basic fascist stuff.

We will make national parks and historic sites free for all Canadians this upcoming summer.

Hey! Hey! Yeah you. Want some #indiegame news? Wanna move houses in a totally cozy way and have fun tossing boxes? 🥺👉👈 Wanna do it later this month on the console of your choice? 🥹👉👈 Wanna... get spooky? 😈👉👈 www.eastasiasoft.com/games/Moving...

Managing a school is a team effort and Assistant/Vice Principals are a key part of that team. They work tirelessly to bolster teachers, motivate students, and create a positive learning community. A big thank you to all our VPs across NL #NationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek #APWeek25

Change is in the air…The people are fed up and the uprising is coming. We can’t and won’t bend the knee to a bunch of billionaires. Don’t give them any of your money for starters. Hit them where it hurts…in the only thing they care about …their wallets @theonecalledjai.bsky.social

March 8 is #InternationalWomensDay - a global celebration of women’s achievements and a powerful call to action for gender equality. This year’s theme is “Accelerate Action” so we can take swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality. bit.ly/3D8cbHM #IWD2025

If you're wondering about the playbook right-wing folks are using a Newfoundland, you can read a lot more about it here. www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...

I'm DONE with being quiet and tolerating/ignoring those who wish to attack teachers and schools in Newfoundland. It's always the same crowd of fascists and bigots. It should be very clear right now that this type of extremism needs to be confronted directly. #fightback

Canada is facing a crisis, and a critical juncture. How should we respond? So, What Are We Going To Do With This C̶r̶i̶s̶i̶s̶ Opportunity? www.davidmoscrop.com/p/what-are-w...

Canada should now do what many have suggested to hit back against the US with non-tariff measures: jailbreak all American tech and stop enforcing US copyright in Canada. pluralistic.net/2025/01/15/b...

🌍 Exclusive: Preparing young people for a future affected by climate change is one of the most critical tasks for the government’s curriculum review, say experts

Amazing News: Moving Houses has been nominated in two categories for the 2025 Canadian Game Awards! First in Best Performance for @tallbeard.itch.io 's end credits song and second for Best Technology and Innovation! #indie #videogame cgameawards.com/nominees

A vote for Pierre Poilievre is a vote for racism, hatred, misogyny, against every woman’s right to decide what happens to her body, and for embracing the ideals that are destroying the U.S. He is simply a revolting, attention seeking little man with zero redeeming qualities.

Can we also have a commitment by all governments - provincial and federal - for better healthcare, education, and community support? Better investment in and care for wellbeing of citizen should be good for everyone, every community, province, and Canada - no? vocm.com/2024/12/28/f...

Merry Christmas to all

Just saw a post encouraging teachers to create & plan over the break. No. I advocate for resting & recharging over your your break. At some point we've got to stop actively promoting burnout culture in this profession. #EduSky

Thanks @gord.games! Your tithing responsibilities have been satisfied, you're good till the new year.

Looking for a fun activity this week? Here's a slideshow that has 4 of my class's favourite activities from this year's Hour of Code. Good for all ages, with little to no teacher guidance needed. Please let me know if you have any access issues. @nlschoolsca.bsky.social #EduSky

Our culture is obsessed with the idea of inborn greatness. Whether the obvious like princes and princesses, or just "talent". Child prodigies. Etc.. It feels very ass backwards and unproductive. Go practice something until you're good at it, then shoot for great.

Deal reportedly in place to bring QMJHL team to St. John's next season www.saltwire.com/newfoundland...

Lego #STEM challenge: "Building Santa's workshop" #edusky @nlschoolsca.bsky.social

Congratulations, and thanks for all the work you do for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. vocm.com/2024/12/11/a...

An important heads-up for teachers... #EduSky @nlschoolsca.bsky.social

All Tyrants fall, eventually.

The thing to remember about writing 'rules' is that there actually are no rules. There is grammar and style guides but beyond that, it is all subjective taste and trends and genre conventions. Writing is an art and art has no universal and enduring rules. #amwriting #writesky

Big thanks to our Brookside track and field athletes and family members who came out for the Toy Run to support the Happy Tree. @nlschoolsca.bsky.social

Just FYI. Also, the World Junior hockey tournament is a Christmas movie.

A great read from @davidmoscrop.com today. "The challenge for governments... is to address the crises that drive very real anger, frustration, and resentment without demonizing migrants and enabling xenophobes to use the occasion to attack those they hate." www.davidmoscrop.com/p/immigratio...

Hour of Code is coming up next week. My students are demoing activities, and we are reviewing and putting them in a database to help educators and learners. I'll share a Google Sheet with our results on Monday! #EduSky #EdTech #Coding #GoogleEDU @nlschoolsca.bsky.social @mikefwalter.bsky.social

Btw this is a great guide on autistic burnout for teachers from the brilliant @autisticrealms.bsky.social it's a good place start with effective tactics www.autisticrealms.com/post/support...

Our school GSA made a "LGBTree" for our lobby. A beautiful addition, with some very clever decorations 😂❤️ Representation and visibility matter! #LGBT #EduSky @nlschoolsca.bsky.social

Yes! Exactly this! The only way to truly support the work food banks are doing, is to make them obsolete. Lobby politicians, and work at the root causes on top of donating to those in need.

Nothing better than going for a walk on a nice day. Especially at a time of year that can be stressful and a bit overwhelming, it's a favorite activity of ours. Good for the mind, body, and overall class vibes. We even stopped for a class pic with Frosty! #edusky

“Full inclusion” is not simply dumping a highly vulnerable child with complex needs into a regular classroom with no additional staff training or supports for safety and academic success. Inclusion means hard work. Inclusion means putting our money where our mouths are.

Practicing our relay technique at Track and Field practice today. #edusky #trackandfield @nlschoolsca.bsky.social #parasports

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