Some kids have taller mountains to climb than others. We can’t climb the mountains for them, but an awareness of the mountains… reminds us of the importance of our patience and support. Some kids need us to be their cheerleader more than they need us to be their instructor.
It was an honour to have @MaryRitaHolland as my first in-person guest in my @KSS_ldsb classroom. Such an impressive, informed and compassionate role model for our students and our community. Thank you!
Simple expressions of gratitude provide so many benefits for both the giver and the receiver!
Let’s make gratitude a part of this wonderful Wellness Wednesday!
#WednesdayMotivation#wellness#gratitude
Educators, wondering how to discuss the events in Ottawa with your students tomorrow? This article has considerations and an example of how to do this. https://t.co/zNbl2nuXex by @MadameBor & @librarianguy Melissa discussed Jan 6 Washington DC with her class~brilliant & necessary
Freedom does not mean the right to promote hatred. Flags of Confederacy & the Nazis, & signs attacking transgender & gender non-conforming youth have no place here. These events show us importance of educating about human rights and equity in our schools. #HateHasNoPlaceHere
Witnessing symbols of hate like the flags of the Confederacy & the Nazis in Canada this weekend demonstrate the continuing, critical need to focus our work and attention on Human Rights, and to oppose racism & discrimination. Inclusion & acceptance are non-negotiable.
How Can We Stand With & Support the Muslim Community?
Join a digital solidarity letter-writing opportunity, designed to focus on “instant” change making!
All letters are digital and will live on https://t.co/wKp0qIKnQ7
The campaign link to submit letters: https://t.co/kTZhjJdJLp
We honour the victims & express solidarity with the survivors of this tragedy. An act of terror took 6 lives at the Grand Mosque in Quebec City & seriously injured 19 others. We have a responsibility to combat discrimination & continue to build a more inclusive Canada.
Who are those truckers in the convoy to the capital? They do not represent all truckers voices/identities. Many Canadian truckers disagree with the hatred the convoy is inciting amongst the public. #Diversityisbeautiful#StopHatred https://t.co/OEddHcjlXF
Millions of people around the world face prejudice and hostility because of their identity. Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day. Mrs Zelmanovits wouldn’t be here today if her dad hadn’t survived the Holocaust as a two year old in a concentration camp. She pledges to remember.