Kelly Iggers

Partner. Parent. Teacher. Pronouns she/her.

[Jarrett Lerner @Jarrett_Lerner]

EDUCATORS and LIBRARIANS! These Middle Grade and Young Adult novels and graphic novels need a new home. Want them? To enter to win them: follow me and like/retweet this tweet. Bonus entry: tag a pal who you think might want these books, too!

[David A. Robertson @DaveAlexRoberts]

Buy the books they’re banning.

[David A. Robertson @DaveAlexRoberts]

I always will support the freedom to read, for children to have access to inclusive literature that represents the diversity in our communities. I stand with the authors and publishers, and have turned down planned visits at this school board until the decision is reversed.

[Kelly Iggers @msiggerslibrary]

Do better, @WCDSBNewswire.

As @ForestofReading says, "young ppl deserve to not only see themselves reflected in the books they read, but to also be exposed to the worldviews & lived exp's of others, partic those of historically marginalized groups" https://t.co/daUSEwUYgb

[Kelly Iggers @msiggerslibrary]

Appalling @WCDSBNewswire. 2SLGBTQIA+ students & families are in your schools & communities. Do you restrict books about habitats until students learn that topic in Gr4? Your actions deny 2SLGBTQIA+ kids’ lived exp’s & tell them they have no place in your schools. #onted

[Ontario Principals' Council @OPCouncil]

Staff shortages in our publicly funded schools continue to be a daily challenge. Short-term solutions have not resolved the problem. This crisis must be addressed immediately, with long-term and sustainable solutions. See our full statement at https://t.co/h9PgXxAiPs.

[OSLA Council @oslacouncil]

On this Canadian School Library Day, a huge shout out to every school library professional! We see you and all of the work you do to speak up for school libraries. Give a shout out to someone you know. Share their great work. #SchoolLibraryJoy #CSLD2023 #ONSchoolLibraries

[Jonathan Giles @JonathanGilesTO]

At my kid's swim class, I told a parent what an #onted teacher's pay is.

He had questions:

"What about inflation?"

"How do you survive on that?"

At the end of the convo:

"You should start looking for another job. I got 9% last year".

This is a university worker.

[Elementary Educators @ETFOeducators]

In response to 1 Million March 4 Children protests that are scheduled to take place across Canada, ETFO strongly condemns anti-2SLGBTQ+ protests.

Any actions or events that seek to undermine the rights and dignity of the 2SLGBTQ+ community must be denounced. #onpoli #onted

[Kelly Iggers @msiggerslibrary]

@JonathanGilesTO Agreed. Teaching is always about the students, but this conflict is about the workers. Treat #onted teachers & ed workers fairly. Provide classroom & working conditions that demonstrate appreciation for workers and that can attract and retain excellent teachers and ed workers.

[Chris Glover @chrisglover]

Stephen Lecce and the Ford government need to start bargaining in good faith with the teachers who give our children a world-class education. After years of suppressing wages with the unconstitutional Bill 124, it's time to step up and put a genuine offer on the table.

#ONpoli

[Kristin Rushowy @krushowy]

BREAKING : #etfo will hold strike vote this fall. “We need to pressure this government to come to the table and start to bargain seriously.” #onted #onpoli Joins #osstf in planning for strike vote.

[Kelly Iggers @msiggerslibrary]

@BBFarhadi @LHAEUTOISE Congratulations, Beyhan!!! 🎉 They are so lucky to have you!!

[Marit Stiles @MaritStiles]

Excellent article.

"If the government wishes to improve education, it can spend more on teachers and reduce class sizes. That’s a fine way to make space for learning that will pay all sorts of dividends to a free and democratic society." #onpoli https://t.co/LtSmmpCtRy

[Kelly Iggers @msiggerslibrary]

@wburchjones @KDavidson_TDSB You both spoke beautifully. Thank you for defending our school libraries. 💕

[Shelley Laskin 🇨🇦 @shelleylaskin]

Ford budget shortchanges education again https://t.co/0N39f6XT13 via @torontostar

[Marit Stiles @MaritStiles]

School boards are facing a $432m funding shortfall - that means cuts to students' services & staff while the repair backlog will continue to grow.

Many had to dig into reserves to cover pandemic-expenses while the gov't withheld billions.

My motion today would fix it. #onpoli

[PressProgress @pressprogress]

Ontario Budget 2023: Doug Ford pulled a sneaky move to quietly cut education

https://t.co/Q5BptnzAnN #onpoli #onted

[Dr. Jill Andrew, PhD (she/her) @JILLSLASTWORD]

Less than 1/10th the cost of @fordnation's corporate tax cuts.

That's how much the @tdsb is asking to be reimbursed for in pandemic expenses, to help get students back on track in their learning with supports they NEED.

Don't tell them you can't afford it, @fordnation. #ONPoli