Sandy VanRiper

Life-long learner and educator who is currently enjoying grandmahood and about to be much more political

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Sometimes learning effectively means slowing things down.

Sketchnote via @tnvora

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

PSA: 📣
🌐 https://t.co/3qw2SY2yXy

[edutopia @edutopia]

The research roundup you’ve been waiting for! Here’s our annual review of must-read studies—covering the harm (and good) that AI has on student learning, “inattention contagion” in the classroom, and more. 📊 https://t.co/hqQxw6wdCe

[Alberta Medical Association (AMA) @Albertadoctors]

Statement from the AMA Section of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (SCAP) regarding Alberta gender legislation: https://t.co/yDLuKmRw6d

[CBC @CBC]

There were over 2 million visits to food banks in Canada in 2024 — the highest number in history. This Holiday season, CBC is asking for your help.

Every act of kindness - one dollar, one can of food, or one hour of your time can make a tremendous difference to Canadians in need.

Let’s come together and show Canada what a little kindness can do.  Join CBC and help support food banks in your community. Visit https://t.co/7scm823V71

Watch Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara, Sandra Oh, Andre De Grasse, Mark Critch invite Canadians to Make the Season Kind this winter.

[edutopia @edutopia]

Research shows strategies like re-reading, annotating, and summarizing can help kids find their footing in difficult texts *and* improve comprehension. 📚 Here are 8 ways to build students’ skills: https://t.co/taqLU3tTrk

[Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @GurdeepPandher]

On this Remembrance Day, I also honour the Sikh soldiers from my community who made immense contributions in Europe during both World Wars, yet rarely appear in our Canadian news stories or history books🕯️🙏🏽🧡

[edutopia @edutopia]

There are many theories about the rise in teenage mental health issues. A recent study takes an entirely new approach. 🤸

[edutopia @edutopia]

Too many popular strategies for teaching reading aren’t actually supported by research. We sifted through to find the ones that are most effective! 🔍

[Sandy VanRiper @sandyvanriper]

Such a wonderful s2ports story and great photo Thanks for posting @LouisPereira_

[Edmonton Historia @Edm_Historia]

Sep1, 1924 • Commercial Grads Celebration

100 year old photo taken on this day welcoming home the triumphant world champion Commercial Grads as they parade down Jasper Avenue near 99 Street.

📌#EdmontonWhenAndWhere
📷Provincial Archives (A11436)

[edutopia @edutopia]

The research is clear: If you want smart, healthy, well-rounded children, it pays to invest in recess. 🤸 🎉

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Relationships transform.

[edutopia @edutopia]

Research suggests: It’s time to let go of some popular reading strategies. 📖 Here are the ones worth sticking with:

[Sandy VanRiper @sandyvanriper]

I love this century old Olympic story so much!! Thanks for reminding me and sharing @LouisPereira_

[Edmonton Historia @Edm_Historia]

OTD -100 years ago- Edmonton's Commercial Grads are officially awarded the title of "World's Champs". This after traveling to France to compete in the Paris Olympics 1924, remaining undefeated after sweeping the competition winning all exhibition matches.

📌#EdmontonWhenAndWhere

[edutopia @edutopia]

Want your students to really remember something? Ask them to draw it out! ✍️

[Help A Teacher @HelpATeacher]

Love this! 🧡

[edutopia @edutopia]

Research shows: Participating in the arts boosts crucial cognitive and social skills. 🚀 Learn more about the research here: https://t.co/uL22TVDClZ

[Sandy VanRiper @sandyvanriper]

@AdrianaLaGrange

[Parksy @PfParks]

Real time Evidence: TWO of Calgary's hospitals are on diversion tonight.
Not one... TWO... on the same night!

This means all gen surg cases have to overload remaining sites.

Please continue to seek care at your nearest ED...

But GOVT must fix this.

https://t.co/4FQpgnEnpL

[Help A Teacher @HelpATeacher]

Love this.