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kootenaymountain.bsky.social
Teacher, nature lover and voracious learner. Seeking to understand and become a good ancestor. Literacy, History, Indigenous Education, historical thinking, English, Inclusive education, social justice.
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Trudeau, premiers urge shoppers to buy Canadian as country prepares for a trade war #Canada #BuyCanadian #cdnpoli #TradeWar First ministers vow to tackle long-standing internal trade barriers to boost the Canadian economy www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Wow. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde fearlessly calls out Trump and Vance to their faces. This is heroic. (posting in 3 parts due to Bluesky's 1 minute limit)

This was a fascinating read about pioneering Indian anthropologist, Irawati Karve. How inspiring that she defied societal norms in the 1930s + refuted theories of racial superiority of white Europeans in her thesis. A great study in how social environment helps empower women. #IndiaSky #EduSky 💙📚

To be clear: this is not a fight we started or wanted. But in the face of these tariff threats from the US, we have two choices: We can surrender or we can stand up. We choose to stand up for British Columbians and all Canadians.

What would Martin Luther King Jr. urge us to do as we celebrate his life and legacy? Press On.

We had to get in on the video action too — Bluesky now has custom feeds for video! Like any other feed, you can choose to pin these or not. Bluesky is yours to customize.

Think of this man as you close your eyes. Not DJT. Goodnight 🌙💙

My message to our American neighbours in the Washington Post, don’t doubt our resolve. We are glad to have you as neighbours, but we have no interest in joining you. wapo.st/3PKvOs5 chrystiafreeland.ca

Good morning y'all! Today is the observed holiday for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and I actually love that for us. I want you to do a deep dive into his writings and speeches beyond "I Have a Dream" and "Letter from Birmingham Jail". I recommend "Drum Major Instinct". #BlackSky #EduSky

Join the fight for Canada. chrystiafreeland.ca youtu.be/sRYqOFGohpU?...

Interesting resource! Has anyone used these card decks or something similar? How are you using them? What are your thoughts? #structuredliteracy #literacy #bced #bcedchat #edusky #oned

Highly recommend @IDA_Ontario's Basics of Decoding and Spelling Instruction course. It's very affordable, asynchronous, and you have access to the course forever! #onted #structuredliteracy #SOR #edusky

Fans of #structuredliteracy, #reading and public radio: I'll be the guest of CBC's "Just Asking" call-in show this afternoon at 5 pm ET. Answering questions about teaching kids to read. Will I say something "out of pocket", as the kids say? Time will tell! www.cbc.ca/radio/justas...

This sounds so fun! World Read Aloud Day with an author! #bcedchat #edusky #CanEd #bced #literacy

Teachers & librarians! Want to Zoom with an author for World Read Aloud Day? Here's all the information about how WRAD Zoom visits work, plus a list of over 300 author & illustrator volunteers! katemessner.com/zoom-with-an...

Anyone interested in going into the weeds on interpretation? Or curious about how they can teach their students the art of interpretation? Check out my post from last week for a bit of both! ⤵️ #academicsky #edusky #literacies open.substack.com/pub/trevoral...

So many wonderful debuts coming out this year including @nadinepresley.bsky.social @pamismylmnop.bsky.social who have some truly stellar tales to tell about Syria and Ole' Cane River in Louisiana. Books to fall in love with. Books to expand our view and love of the world.

🎉 Celebrate MLK Day with these digital resources that will engage and inspire your students! From interactive lessons to videos, these tools will help bring Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy to life. https://buff.ly/3WcOcNL #edusky #tlsky

Our hearts are with everyone in California affected by the devastating wildfires. Thank you to the brave people risking their lives to protect communities. Stay safe, stay strong, California.💙

Immerse your middle grades in the magic of storytelling! 📖✨ Explore the enriching experience of reading aloud to your students and witness the wonders of literary exploration together. 📚🗣️ https://buff.ly/3W7Ehck via @valentinaesl.bsky.social #tlsky #edusky #teachersky

Can’t wait to see “North of North” on CBC! #Indigisky #cbc #Canada #arctic #Napatsi-Folger #Sonya-Ballantyne www.cbc.ca/arts/commoti...

A new Five Moore Minutes video is being released TOMORROW complete with supplemental resources including discussion questions and a supporting article. Want to stay updated? We are starting to create our mailing list and would love to include you! carefree-salad-86440.myflodesk.com/xzn9s3febn

Whoa! I haven’t read this book so I looked up a plot summary and she is right! I’m not sure about the slogan but the rest is certainly in the book. Bizarre!

So AI negatively impacts critical thinking and cognitive development?? Color me surprised.........

Today, after our narrative poem feedback activity, one student came up to me at the end of class: "Mr. Luther, I know they chose to be anonymous with their poem, but I want to write a longer note to the student who wrote ________. If I do that, can you give it to them?" Me:

It’s just about that time! Don’t miss out on the Redesigning Schools to be Antiracist! I’m so excited to share this book, and the knowledge and resources with in it! #scchat #edequity #antiracisteducation #antiracistsc #edreform #schoolcounselor #equitysky #edusky

Has anyone used Thinksrsd or another srsd program? I’d love to hear your thoughts! Great podcast interview! #leslielaud #literacy #writing #edchat #edusky #bced www.themeasuredmom.com/how-to-teach...

"It’s an easy starting point & can come up in really any class when kids are sharing information,” @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social says in this Publishers Weekly story. “You can just ask, ‘Where did you hear that?’ or, ‘How do you know that that’s true?’" #EduSky www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

World History Teachers Blog: Sites of Encounter- The Medieval World bit.ly/4iq6iWj #EduSky #sschat

The ⭐️Starred Review ⭐️spreadsheet that I curate is up to date. (For the moment!) I hope you find this resource useful. #tlsky #edusky #kidlit #skybrarians #mglit #yalit www.librarygirl.net/post/among-t...

Do you need more math puns in your life? Check out my new book: A Very Variable Adventure. It’s packed full of math jokes on every page. Now free on Amazon for a limited time. www.amazon.com/Very-Variabl... #MtBos #iteachmath #edusky #mathsky #mathjokes

A free new years lesson from #AdrienneGear! #bced #literacy #edusky Happy Back to school! readingpowergear.wordpress.com?fbclid=IwZXh...

The science of reading is not just phonics. The science of reading is not just phonics. The science of reading is not just phonics. Learning to read is a complex process! This 3-part video series is great bite-size professional development. Check them out! #BCEd #BCEdChat #BCTF #BCPVPA #EduSky

Grateful for this video - a rich learning opportunity to share with students in classrooms with @waub.bsky.social and pairs well with local Seasonal Rounds. #BCEd #BCEdChat #EduSky #WinterSolstice

Well said #ElizabethMay ! Happy to have California, Oregon and Washington join the Confederation of Canada: We offer free healthcare for all, including women’s reproductive health. cheknews.ca/elizabeth-ma...

Elizabeth Warren is right - if Jeff Bezos doesn't want you to see a simple cartoon, that's reason enough right there to share it! #TaxBillionaires

Every year, this tears me up. open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

Check out Shannon's podcast and give her a follow. She's one of the greatest changemakers in BC assessment. #bced

These are the books that sit in my brain as I serve as a school leader. Everyday I strive to get a little better with what I have learned from them. #principal #principalbooks #schoolleader #leadership

Remember the hobbit!

Mmmm. I love ketchup chips! I didn’t know they were a #Canadian phenomenon.

It could be said that Ketchup chips are as Canadian as poutine and butter tarts. But what makes it such a Canadian delicacy that is so hard to find in other countries? Let's learn the history of ketchup chips and Canada! 🧵1/9