TDSB Teacher Leadership Collective

A network of @tdsb teacher leaders co-learning to drive Indigenous education, equity, anti-racism & anti-oppression in partnership w/ @UIEC_Tdsb & @tdsb_cebsa

[TDSB Teacher Leadership Collective @tdsbTLC]

We welcomed 94 TLC Lead Teachers this week (yay!) We hope to share the co-learning in the months ahead.

Meanwhile, we’re reading “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer or “Indigenous Writes” by Chelsea Vowel to deepen our understanding of Indigenous education. Read along!

[Toronto District School Board @tdsb]

Our thoughts are with all those impacted by the deadly attacks on Israel over the weekend and the ongoing violence in the region. Read our full statement: https://t.co/aDItyKtNRo

[Sonya Vahidy @MrsSonyaVahidy]

Students enjoyed our Eid party today. Henna (mehendi) is a fun feature of Eid celebrations around the world. @tdsbTLC @tdsb_ihm @MuslimEdToronto

[Holland Bloorview @HBKidsHospital]

"Acceptance of, and pride in, being different needs to be a stronger theme in children's rehabilitation," says Louise. Read more on the BLOOM blog to find resources about disability. https://t.co/RYNnqrloe5

[Toronto District School Board @tdsb]

Wishing a joyful #Nowruz to all those celebrating! May this Persian New Year bring you happiness, prosperity, and new beginnings.

[Mona Moftakhar @MonaMoftakhar]

Happy Nowruz to all celebrating Persian New Year! The New Year is about renewal and rebirth and a time to show gratitude for our blessings!
Nowruz Mubarak!!

[Christopher Mammoliti @ChrisMammoliti]

Never underestimate your ability to have a positive impact on someone’s life by simply being kind & present. Whether you’re family, friends, colleagues(past or present) or don’t know each other, love & caring goes a really long way. I deeply appreciate all of you out there 🙂

[Toronto District School Board @tdsb]

This week, the TDSB recognizes #BlackMentalHealthWeek and the impact anti-Black racism has on mental health in our Black communities. We are committed to building opportunities in our classrooms and making meaningful and accessible connections.

[Salima Kassam @KassamSalima]

Why do we do EnVision @tdsb? Bc in words of Ss over last 2 days: moments of connection & community where I can be in spaces w/folx who r like me; I feel recharged like a cellphone, we r stronger together & I am excited abt how we can make change together🌈 @tdsb_cebsa @UIEC_Tdsb

[Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement @tdsb_cebsa]

Envision is back! Secondary & Elementary (Gr.6-8) 2SLGBTQIAP+ students, allies & co-conspirators will be learning & participating in workshops focused on this year’s theme of Indigenous, Black, & Racialized Joy, Intersections, and Futurity. Happening now!

#tdsbcebsa #tdsb @tdsb

[George Janeteas @GJaneteas]

Hey #tdsb teachers!

I'm offering exploration classrooms! Observe a grade 9 English class in the morning & then co-plan in the afternoon.

Some topics we can plan for:
- Assessment & Instruction
- Digital learning
- English
- Student Device Program

To learn more, email me!

[UIEC_TDSB @UIEC_Tdsb]

Beautiful two day EnVision 2023 conference @UIEC_Tdsb is grateful to having collaborated and learned with @tdsb_cebsa equity & anti-oppression & @tdsb educators & students to centre Joy!

[Ms Awara @ms_awara]

TW on @MrsWilliamYu class are learning how to speak up! @tdsbTLC @LC3_TDSB @KassamSalima @tdsb_cebsa

[Cecilia Cheung @MsCheungTDSB]

It was my student’s first day wearing her hijab and she was so proud! We read “The Proudest Blue” and she was especially happy that she also has a blue hijab! My heart is bursting with joy! ♥️🥹 @DonValleyMS @LC2_TDSB

[UIEC_TDSB @UIEC_Tdsb]

Chi Miiigwech @teacher_ames for sharing your learning & experiences with humility & courage @tdsbTLC Marsii for sharing working in relationship with @UIEC_Tdsb Indigenous communities and the 4Rs framework

[TDSB Teacher Leadership Collective @tdsbTLC]

.@AnimaWrites shares how storytelling as research is a powerful methodology to honour ancestors and herself, and also to keep her research accessible to those for whom she serves.

[TDSB Teacher Leadership Collective @tdsbTLC]

.@danitroyanna shares how humility is a rigorous academic practice and asks, “How do we challenge students to reduce their extraction of knowledge and become greater experts in their own humility and generosity in research?”

[TDSB Teacher Leadership Collective @tdsbTLC]

.@MsARTiculate shares that leading is by doing and participating. She takes the time to document the process and shares her collaborative journey with her colleagues to develop deep learning for students that culminated in the thoughtful creation of orange shirts.

[TDSB Teacher Leadership Collective @tdsbTLC]

Parsa Khandaker fosters genuine relationships, promotes accessibility to learning, and knows the positionality of the learners. She shares that self-efficacy is the greatest predictor of success - do students (and teachers) see themselves as capable of learning?

[TDSB Teacher Leadership Collective @tdsbTLC]

.@ChrisLeeTDSB reflects on Sue Meyer’s metaphor. He invites his colleagues to determine who the swimmers, shark spotters, or the flag-holders are, how to value where each one is and how to move forward with each one.