118 days until Opening Day

This made me laugh, it’s so good!

Really enjoying The Debaters show with @patterdad.bsky.social tonight in Oshawa. So glad that I came prepared to be amazed!

There's a word for learning from evolution's inventions: bioinspiration. Here's my interactive story on the way animals and plants fuel technological creativity. Gift link: nyti.ms/4otNQyl

An engineer wanted to make a quiet high-speed train. “The question then occurred to me — is there some living thing that manages sudden changes in air resistance as a part of daily life?” The answer: the kingfisher. See my story today for more tales of bioinspiration. Gift link: nyti.ms/4otNQyl

Incredible investment in starting book clubs in our department. Over 100 copies of culturally diverse texts, including several 2SLGBTQ+ titles I wasn't familiar with. We know voice + choice = engagement. Time to put theory into practice! @elanontario.bsky.social #iteachEnglish📖 #EduSky

Yes, this is a #writing prompt. #ENG3U students brought in a mix of in/organic materials and will brainstorm tactile, haptic connections between the item and our play. Can't wait to see how they rise to the challenge. @elanontario.bsky.social #EduSky #iteachEnglish📖

WEP photo director Jalani Morgan in the Toronto Star talking about his Black Jays photography project. www.thestar.com/sports/blue-...

Tuesdays are a battlefield. Mars was the Roman god of war. The Germanic equivalent was Tīw or Tiu (Norse = Tyr). This is why today is called ‘Tuesday.’ And why it’s mardi/martes/martedì in the Romance Languages.

George's full AB with in stadium audio only.

The Assumption of the Virgin, by Guido Reni, 1597, 📸 via @RoysEnergy

Small, simple thing that changes the way you move through the day: placing this sticky note front-and-center on my desk first thing this morning. Made for a really nice Friday. ☑️ ☑️ ☑️

What's the difference between 'immigrant' and 'emigrant'?

From airplanes to Pac-Man to the battlefield, the joystick has quietly shaped the way humans connect with machines 🕹️ Episode 2 of Hidden Levels is out now on the 99% Invisible and @WBUR.org Endless Thread feeds 👉 https://bit.ly/46Sxbgg Episode Producer: Amory Sivertson

I got to meet folks from Tokona te Raki, an organization that is tackling academic streaming to promote educational equity for Māori children in New Zealand. I shared some insights about destreaming in Ontario and they captured them in their annual report. www.maorifutures.co.nz/research/kok...

TODAY I AM, edited by @jaelrichardson.bsky.social, was commended as a Starred Selection 2025 Best Books for Kids and Teens by the Canadian Children's Book Centre!

Linguistics.

The 'kin' of ‘napkin’ means "little." ‘Nap’ comes from ‘nape,' which means “tablecloth.” So a napkin is a little tablecloth. 10/10, no notes.

one like, one writing opinion (void while prohibited, while supplies last).

And we're back. Today, a new episode of Heavyweight: Etta. omny.fm/shows/heavyw...

We don't want to scare you, but 'intimidate' comes from 'timid.'

"I pop the tab. The hiss is aggressive, like the soda is already judging me for buying it. Like it’s muttering, 'This is what we’re doing now?' before surrendering to carbonation."

Believe it or not, the 15th anniversary of 99% Invisible is coming up, and we want to hear from you! Have a burning question for Roman or something you've always wanted to know about the show?

Check out Season 1 of the FOLD's Into the FOLD Podcast on YouTube. Enjoy all seven episodes and be sure to follow us on YouTube or wherever you listed to podcasts before Season 2 begins. youtube.com/playlist?lis...

I don't have the reach here that I had in The Other Place, but the TDSB is moving towards shutting down Heydon Park, the board's only school for girls (inclusive of Trans and non-binary) with special education needs. This place saves lives. Please sign the petition. chng.it/w4HqSDpHK6

This is just about a perfect collection of personal essay #MentorTexts - a *wide* variety of topics from authors who are diverse in just about every way imaginable. Great work from @theguardian.com. #EduSky www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Our entry for 'hyperbole' is probably the greatest thing ever written in the English language.

How can Frank Ocean and Grey’s Anatomy strengthen students’ engagement *and* literacy skills? ✍️ Teachers across the country are finding that tapping into students’ devotion for pop culture, fan fiction, and music can be powerful tools for teaching core ELA skills. #ITeachEnglish #EduSky

Ross Minor lost his eyesight at 8 years old. Today, he’s a hardcore gamer who runs YouTube and Twitch channels and consults for big studios. This is not—necessarily—an inspirational story. www.wired.com/story/ross-m...

The 'kin' of ‘napkin’ means "little." ‘Nap’ comes from ‘nape,' which means “tablecloth.” So a napkin is a little tablecloth. 10/10, no notes.

Started our book club unit this week and borrowed @marcusluther.bsky.social ‘s writing reflection idea adapted for reading. Where am I as a reader? What kind of reader do I hope to be?

‘Squirrelled,’ as in “squirrelled away,” can be pronounced “SKWERLD.” ‘Squirrelled’ has 11 letters, making it the longest one-syllable word in English.

Happy 10th anniversary to #FOLD2025! Congratulations to @jaelrichardson.bsky.social and the rest of the @thefoldcanada.bsky.social organizing team for putting together yet another excellent program. I can't wait to be back in Brampton next year for year 11!

So, I’m trying a thing. Students are revisiting a piece of writing from earlier in the semester, making revisions/edits, and documenting their process each work period. They’ll also create a brand new piece in a new text form. #iteachEnglish docs.google.com/presentation...

The ending on this, a gut punch.

Hear short story authors John Elizabeth Stintzi, Iryn Tushabe, and Shashi Bhat discuss the power of short but meaningful stories. Moderated by Jack Wang, this event celebrates 30 years of the Journey Prize. 7PM EST Trivia, panel to follow. Only on fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025

Embracing the cringe when writing poetry helps you become more honest and critical of your work. Learn from artist and poet Daniel Maluka on how to own the awkwardness in this LUNCH N LEARN POETRY WORKSHOP. Join us only on fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025

Join us soon for our interview with the FOLD's Writer-In-Residence, Kate Gies. Kate will share insights into her writing process, publishing journey, and more. Visit fold2025.vfairs.com to watch #FOLD2025

Asked 100 HS juniors to answer this question honestly + this is what they said + this is definitely worth talking about, right?

Today at 2:00 PM EST, listen as literary agents Carly Watters, Marin Takikawa, and editor Anita Chong share their insights into how the publishing industry has changed over the last 10 years and where the industry is headed into the next decade. #FOLD2025 Join us, only at: fold2025.vfairs.com

Curious about the impact of Artificial Intelligence on publishing? Want to know the implications of using this technology in writing? Lawyer and author Alicia Ellis navigates this here-to-stay technology in the workshop THE IMPACT OF A.I. ON PUBLISHING. Join us: fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025

🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS! Tickets went fast! These events have officially sold out (or will be soon) - but don’t worry! There’s still so much more to experience, from thought-provoking panels to hands-on workshops this year at #FOLD2025

We're kicking off Day 2 of #FOLD2025 with SUCCES IN SELF-PUBLISHING. Join Alicia Ellis, Tao Wong, and Katia Rose as they engage in conversations around the self-publishing process, and how this shift with publishing has impacted their careers and the industry. Visit fold2025.vfairs.com to watch:

Starting soon is our first Lunch n Learn Fiction Workshop: THE POWER OF IMAGERY. Hear author Denise Da Costa delve into the world of storytelling through the use of sensory details and vivid description. Join us on fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025

🚨Happening on vfairs AND YouTube🚨 #FOLD2025 Join FOLD Executive Director (and Canada Reads megafan!) Jael Richardson as she chats with these superstars on the impact that this competition has on their careers and how it affects CanLit. YT: www.youtube.com/live/CJg8MWc... VFAIRS: fold2025.vfairs.com

Don’t miss the recording of The Sht No One Tells You About Writing at our next panel! Co-hosts Bianca Marais, CeCe Lyra & Carly Watters do "Books With Hooks" live w/ guest agent Marin Takikawa - real queries, real feedback, real insights. fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025

Happening soon - Celebrate 10 years of the Festival of Literary Diversity with the FOLD team! We're kicking off the 2025 festival with our annual opening trivia event. Join us for the party and the chance to win exclusive book prizes. Visit: fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025

One of the most brilliant thinkers in the Middle Ages was John Duns Scotus. In the 1500s, his followers became a conservative element in English universities and tended to resist the new learning of humanism. They were called ‘dunsman' as an insult. Now we say 'dunce.'

Hey, @thestar.com: I'm super curious about your process of reviewing ads that are posted on your app. Doing business with advertisers with companies that promote intimate partner violence strikes me as a dubious choice. Do better.

Today 1 of my students told me that she is going to send me an email in a few years after she has become a teacher and taught her 1st #ungraded class. 😀