Derek Acorn

Teacher-Librarian, father, husband.

[Danys @DanysLac]

Our grade 5/6 student designed Indigenous garden is coming to life! Thanks to Lafarge for their generous donation and delivery of stones and to Springhill Winter Park & Roofco for moving them. @magLRSD #indigenousgarden #reconciliation #nativeprairie

[Debbie @MmeDebbieDuncan]

Merci @derekacorn pour une autre belle histoire @magLRSD #J’aime lire

[Derek Acorn @derekacorn]

@magLRSD is lucky to have @jobohemier who always goes above and beyond to help give students special experiences.

[Joël Bohémier @jobohemier]

The rink @magLRSD is ready to go for those looking to get out skating in the area. Students at MAG and @hastingsLRSD will all be using it for the next month or so for PE. The Lines, benches and lights will be added shortly. @GreenActionCtr

[Derek Acorn @derekacorn]

As a parent…
My child has always had teachers who share with us. Her teacher last year had a DAILY blog showing exactly what they were doing. If you’re a parent who doesn’t know what’s going on in your child’s classroom I have some breaking news…the teacher isn’t the problem!

[PC Party of Manitoba @PC_Manitoba]

Who better than parents to know what’s best for their children?⁠

We’re the only party fighting for parental rights in schools.

#mbpoli #manitoba #mbelxn

[Derek Acorn @derekacorn]

I have moved all my book related posts to my Instagram account for anyone interested.

https://t.co/gtDQLNV7cO

[Librarianship.ca @LibrarianshipCA]

I’ve helped librarians handle attempted book bans for 20 years. Here’s why it’s getting worse. https://t.co/40AwHbQ7SG

“Book ban movements are shutting down important conversation, rather than encouraging diversity of thought and exposing kids to new lived experiences”

[Derek Acorn @derekacorn]

@llsuzll Of course. Let me know if you want the materials. All in French already.

[Derek Acorn @derekacorn]

Been working on a research/design/tech project with multiple grade 2/3 classes. Keep reading thread if you’re interested.

[Derek Acorn @derekacorn]

Kids can do awesome things. This was all done by 7-9 year olds. Research, design, collaboration, digital citizenship and communication were all essential during this project.

[Derek Acorn @derekacorn]

Step 6: build the zoo in a shared Minecraft environment.

[Derek Acorn @derekacorn]

I was often asked why in the world I would teach grade 7/8 when I was still a classroom teacher. The answer was always that they are still kids at heart, but are also capable of amazing things. More proof today. My teacher heart is full.

[Derek Acorn @derekacorn]

So proud of our grade 7/8 students @magLRSD. They researched and planned an assembly and workshops for the whole school for Indigenous People’s Day. They showed leadership, thoughtfulness and respect through their learning and actions.

[Derek Acorn @derekacorn]

Great job by @jobohemier and our grade 7/8 leadership team @magLRSD . Bravo!

[Siloam Mission @SiloamMission]

Yesterday, because of the help of eleven schools in the Louis Riel School Division, we received a donation of 10,000 hygiene items!

Thank you for helping fill this urgent need for members of the community. Your donation will make a HUGE difference 😊

[Debbie @MmeDebbieDuncan]

Pride month in the library @magLRSD @derekacorn