Beth Ritchie

Elementary Teacher, Health and Physical Education Specialist, Coach and Mom

[Elementary Educators @ETFOeducators]

In response to Ford's $750 classroom supplies announcement today, @etfopresident said, “For years, educators have spent hundreds of dollars of their own money to ensure students have what they need. If the government is finally acknowledging this reality, it’s long overdue. But let’s be clear. Educators cannot be bought, and our commitment to strong public education is not something this government can purchase with a pre‑bargaining announcement.

The real issue that needs addressing is this government’s ongoing refusal to address the chronic underfunding that forces educators to subsidize classrooms out of their own pockets in the first place." READ MORE https://t.co/cTZqEQbO1U #onpoli #onted

[Elementary Educators @ETFOeducators]

Now, how about "Ford orders minister to adequately fund public education?" #onted

[Beth Ritchie @bethcritchie]

Cornell is wearing #ETTRedForEd. Working conditions are Learning conditions!

[Beth Ritchie @bethcritchie]

@MrGPHE @NKeenliside @CIRAOntario @Supportphe @opheacanada @PHECanada @sirvine4 @cwilson1224 @nogueira_manny @Jason_Stumpf @ETPHEA Two of my fav HPE teachers in one room!!!

[Nick Jack Pappas @pappiness]

When you buy a gun, you’re shown pictures of gunshot victims.

If your neighbor suspects you of buying a gun, they can call a hotline.

If you’re from a state where guns are illegal, you can be arrested if you buy a gun out of state.

Oh sorry, these are all abortion laws.

[Robert Pondiscio @rpondiscio]

You're a waitress serving a party of 24. Half order off the menu; the rest have special requests and drink orders. But you're also the chef and must prepare meals while still providing attentive service. That's what we ask teachers to do when we say "differentiate instruction."

[Susan Finley @susan_finley]

Notice how this #onted classroom has no textbooks or resources of any kind? Nothing for kids to work with at all until the teacher forks out her paycheck to make the magic happen—AND set it all up on days which are unpaid.

[Marit Stiles @MaritStiles]

Doug says "it's very unfortunate"

No. It's a goddamn disgrace.

Speak with any parent of a high needs kid, any children's aid worker, any kid in care, families choosing between rent & food... the system is in free fall. https://t.co/FYG33AlPhx

[Kimiko Shibata 🦋 @ESL_fairy]

'”Ontario parents are surrendering their children to the province, not because they've abused or neglected them, but because they cannot find the services and support they need to keep them safe at home.”

This is the darkest timeline.

😔 https://t.co/wlQ6qbplPr

[Chris Kemp (cbkemp.bsky.social) @mindoverdata]

The Science Centre.
The LCBO.
Ontario Place.
Our healthcare system.
The Greenbelt.

These are owned by the people of Ontario, the taxpayers, and benefit everyone.

Doug Ford is selling these of for peanuts, only to benefit his rich friends. This is corruption.
#ONpoli #TOpoli

[Fixing Education @FixingEducation]

We cannot think of schools as the solution for every challenge students face.

That’s one of the big reasons teachers are in this mess to begin with.

[Chandra Pasma @ChandraPasma]

The Minister of Education is driving teachers away from our schools. Instead of investing in education and improving working conditions, time and again the Minister chooses to attack teachers.

Our educators deserve respect and support from this government.

#onted #onpoli

[Fixing Education @FixingEducation]

The speed and (in)accuracy of how some of my students complete their state standardized test.

Yup, the same test that factors into whether I’m an effective teacher. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[Chandra Pasma @ChandraPasma]

Know why Stephen Lecce wants us all talking about cell phones (again)?

So that we’re not talking about how harmful his latest funding formula is for our kids.

A🧵.

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#onted

[Chandra Pasma @ChandraPasma]

We are witnessing the largest cut to public education funding in the history of this province.

Instead of constantly attacking teachers and school board trustees, the Minister should just fund education properly. Our children deserve so much better from this government.

#onted

[Beth Ritchie @bethcritchie]

@Anniekidder $100,000 is not an attractive pay for someone with 6 years of post-secondary education and 10 years experience.

[Elementary Teachers of Toronto @ElemTeachersTO]

"Cornell is 'Team Red' for Ed #ETTRedForEd
@ElemTeachersTO"

Big thanks to @bethcritchie and the Cornell team for sharing this fantastic photo to support our bargaining team. See them all and vote for your favourite one here: https://t.co/CWiEFeFmFS

[Beth Ritchie @bethcritchie]

Cornell is “Team Red” for Ed #ETTRedForEd @ElemTeachersTO

[Chandra Pasma @ChandraPasma]

The teacher shortage is a mess of the government’s own making.

The Minister needs to sit down with teachers and education workers, listen to them, and implement solutions in consultation with them, instead of making announcements without talking to anyone.

#onted