Paul Aitken

Personal Account. Father, Secondary School Teacher. Education, Sports and Politics among other interests. My views are my own. Prof. account at @mraitkensclass

[Chris (Proud AB Motherfu*ker) @SkipIsChris]

I’ve worked hard to stay informed this election. I’ve listened. I’ve watched. I’ve read widely. And I’ve made my decision.

I won’t vote Conservative — not because of tax cuts or slogans.

Because of how Pierre Poilievre talks about using the Notwithstanding Clause.

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[guyfelicella🇨🇦🍁 @guyfelicella]

I just want to remind everyone ... "No current MP has voted against affordable housing more times than Pierre Poilievre" #Debate2025

[Paul Aitken @PAitken]

@MunBagri I assume it was a very productive meeting.

[Ben Perrin @profbenperrin]

Why I’m Endorsing Mark Carney and the Liberals

Canada is at a crossroads. Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals offer the experienced leadership Canada urgently needs.

My full statement:
https://t.co/NdRpj4i4Cw

[Paul Aitken @PAitken]

Hope we get to hear Local Hero at tonight’s concert @samfendermusic

[VisuallyBetter @Isuckatpicking]

In my opinion Mark Carney reminds me more of the Progressive Conservatives of the past. Balancing solid economic plans while respecting Canada's long tradition of strong social programs.

Pierre Poilievre's new conservatives remind me too much of the US republicans.

Easy choice

[Tom Whittaker @whittakertp]

Not long ago Pierre Poilievre said he does not believe in woke social programs like public healthcare. No doubt in my mind he would cut all programs that help families. #BSOM

[Wembley Stadium @wembleystadium]

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[Library of Parliament @LibraryParlCA]

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[Paul Aitken @PAitken]

@da_rolph @BenWilsonThings Here was a video arcade in there a long time ago too right?

[Paul Aitken @PAitken]

@da_rolph @BenWilsonThings Cody’s books is also missing.

[Paul Aitken @PAitken]

@IRPlawyer Another election?

[Paul Aitken @PAitken]

@yvrteacher @MrBlairsClass True

[Paul Aitken @PAitken]

@yvrteacher @MrBlairsClass Well therein lies the confusion as we were told in our pro-d that an A does not mean exceeding- needs to demonstrate knowledge above grade level is what were were told - that is on the ministry for poor rollout

[Paul Aitken @PAitken]

@yvrteacher @MrBlairsClass I am not saying that all students do this but some do.

[Paul Aitken @PAitken]

@yvrteacher @MrBlairsClass But I would argue that proficient is too vague - from a C/C+ to a low A? Even with the feedback kids invariably look at the grade first and when they see proficient they think they are doing okay - then when they start to get marks they are asking why they are not at A or B?

[Paul Aitken @PAitken]

@yvrteacher @MrBlairsClass I don’t think it is bad for elementary but past gr7 it is not useful. Kids honestly don’t care - they equate extending with an A - they still just look at the mark and not the feedback- better to give them a letter grade and then constructive comments/detailed on report card.

[Paul Aitken @PAitken]

@MrBlairsClass Correct- very few exemplars or anything to go by - we were told exceeding is basically above grade level understanding and then have to figure it out like you said.

[Paul Aitken @PAitken]

@MrBlairsClass Problem with proficiency scales is there is little incentive to do well. Kid puts in effort - gets proficient- kid puts in a so-so effort and gets proficient. Opportunities for extending not provided. Letter grades for gr8 and above with good feedback would be better imo.