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Robert Munsch, Canadian children’s author, approved for medical assistance in dying
September 16, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Robert Munsch, Canadian children’s author, approved for medical assistance in dying
There are so many ways to "sit".
September 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
There are so many ways to "sit".
August 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
August 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Special Education isn't about lowering the bar; It's about building a ladder
August 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Special Education isn't about lowering the bar; It's about building a ladder
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No cost to you!
In Ontario, yearly eye exams for children from birth to age 19 are FULLY covered by #OHIP.
Take advantage of this coverage—now is the perfect time to schedule your child's eye exam!
#Ontario
#Eyehealth
#BackToSchool
#Edusky
In Ontario, yearly eye exams for children from birth to age 19 are FULLY covered by #OHIP.
Take advantage of this coverage—now is the perfect time to schedule your child's eye exam!
#Ontario
#Eyehealth
#BackToSchool
#Edusky
August 8, 2025 at 1:56 PM
No cost to you!
In Ontario, yearly eye exams for children from birth to age 19 are FULLY covered by #OHIP.
Take advantage of this coverage—now is the perfect time to schedule your child's eye exam!
#Ontario
#Eyehealth
#BackToSchool
#Edusky
In Ontario, yearly eye exams for children from birth to age 19 are FULLY covered by #OHIP.
Take advantage of this coverage—now is the perfect time to schedule your child's eye exam!
#Ontario
#Eyehealth
#BackToSchool
#Edusky
August 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Jayden’s journey at 360 Knockout Fitness began with a love for movement and has grown into a powerful mentorship. With Olu’s guidance and support from Student Links, he’s building confidence, leadership, and life skills.
Learn more about Student Links at bit.ly/CLOStudentLinks
Learn more about Student Links at bit.ly/CLOStudentLinks
August 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Jayden’s journey at 360 Knockout Fitness began with a love for movement and has grown into a powerful mentorship. With Olu’s guidance and support from Student Links, he’s building confidence, leadership, and life skills.
Learn more about Student Links at bit.ly/CLOStudentLinks
Learn more about Student Links at bit.ly/CLOStudentLinks
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In this week’s edition of Update Friday, a Whitby mother struggles to find solution for son's education, a successful Student Links mentorship story, and more. Read the full edition: bit.ly/UF-Aug-1-2025
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August 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
In this week’s edition of Update Friday, a Whitby mother struggles to find solution for son's education, a successful Student Links mentorship story, and more. Read the full edition: bit.ly/UF-Aug-1-2025
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Check out Student Links offered from @clontario.bsky.social ! We need more of these programs.
From Rookie of the Year on the ice to hands-on learning at a wildlife rescue, Evelyn is exploring her love for animals, photography, and woodworking through Student Links. Her journey is just getting started and we’re excited to see where it leads!
Learn more bit.ly/CLOStudentLinks
Learn more bit.ly/CLOStudentLinks
August 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Check out Student Links offered from @clontario.bsky.social ! We need more of these programs.
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This story in @thetrillium.bsky.social hits on pretty much all the key elements around exclusion, seclusion, and restraint of students with disabilities in Ontario schools.
www.thetrillium.ca/news/educati...
www.thetrillium.ca/news/educati...
Mom pleads for province to fund son’s autism therapy instead of ‘jail’-like box at school
A Whitby mom says the province could likely save money by reallocating education-related funding for her 13-year-old son with autism to behavioural therapy for him
www.thetrillium.ca
July 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This story in @thetrillium.bsky.social hits on pretty much all the key elements around exclusion, seclusion, and restraint of students with disabilities in Ontario schools.
www.thetrillium.ca/news/educati...
www.thetrillium.ca/news/educati...
When children see abuse, it hurts them.
Children who see abuse are more likely to be abused or abuse others when they grow up.
Children who see abuse are more likely to be abused or abuse others when they grow up.
August 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
When children see abuse, it hurts them.
Children who see abuse are more likely to be abused or abuse others when they grow up.
Children who see abuse are more likely to be abused or abuse others when they grow up.
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If you know them, you are my people.
April 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
If you know them, you are my people.
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During the 2017-18 school year, the Toronto District School Board used non-teachers as emergency replacements 4,131 times. In just part of the last school year, the board used replacements a whopping 51,727 times. thelocal.to/tdsb-emergen...
New Data Shows Dramatic Rise in Non-Teachers Filling in at TDSB Schools | The Local
Records obtained by The Local reveal the TDSB's use of unqualified emergency replacements jumped more than 1,100 percent since COVID.
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August 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
During the 2017-18 school year, the Toronto District School Board used non-teachers as emergency replacements 4,131 times. In just part of the last school year, the board used replacements a whopping 51,727 times. thelocal.to/tdsb-emergen...
No cost to you!
In Ontario, yearly eye exams for children from birth to age 19 are FULLY covered by #OHIP.
Take advantage of this coverage—now is the perfect time to schedule your child's eye exam!
#Ontario
#Eyehealth
#BackToSchool
#Edusky
In Ontario, yearly eye exams for children from birth to age 19 are FULLY covered by #OHIP.
Take advantage of this coverage—now is the perfect time to schedule your child's eye exam!
#Ontario
#Eyehealth
#BackToSchool
#Edusky
August 8, 2025 at 1:56 PM
No cost to you!
In Ontario, yearly eye exams for children from birth to age 19 are FULLY covered by #OHIP.
Take advantage of this coverage—now is the perfect time to schedule your child's eye exam!
#Ontario
#Eyehealth
#BackToSchool
#Edusky
In Ontario, yearly eye exams for children from birth to age 19 are FULLY covered by #OHIP.
Take advantage of this coverage—now is the perfect time to schedule your child's eye exam!
#Ontario
#Eyehealth
#BackToSchool
#Edusky
Why is it important to break down anxiety into simple concepts for children?
- Children process abstract ideas differently than adults
- Understanding reduces fear
- Empowers self-advocacy and coping
- Prevents overwhelm and withdrawal
- Supports healthy conversations
# eduSky
- Children process abstract ideas differently than adults
- Understanding reduces fear
- Empowers self-advocacy and coping
- Prevents overwhelm and withdrawal
- Supports healthy conversations
# eduSky
August 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Why is it important to break down anxiety into simple concepts for children?
- Children process abstract ideas differently than adults
- Understanding reduces fear
- Empowers self-advocacy and coping
- Prevents overwhelm and withdrawal
- Supports healthy conversations
# eduSky
- Children process abstract ideas differently than adults
- Understanding reduces fear
- Empowers self-advocacy and coping
- Prevents overwhelm and withdrawal
- Supports healthy conversations
# eduSky
Different ways to sit at circle time:
August 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Different ways to sit at circle time:
A reminder for students entering JK/SK this September, start practicing opening up their lunchboxes.
August 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
A reminder for students entering JK/SK this September, start practicing opening up their lunchboxes.
August 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Encourage your child to practice skills like dressing themselves, using the bathroom independently, washing hands, and tidying up after playtime.
August 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Encourage your child to practice skills like dressing themselves, using the bathroom independently, washing hands, and tidying up after playtime.
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And talk to them, listen to them. Have conversations that will model social interactions. Encourage singing, dancing and music at home. (Retired kindergarten teacher here)
August 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
And talk to them, listen to them. Have conversations that will model social interactions. Encourage singing, dancing and music at home. (Retired kindergarten teacher here)
Heading to kindergarten this September?
August 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Heading to kindergarten this September?
Here are some tips to help prepare your child for kindergarten:
August 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Here are some tips to help prepare your child for kindergarten:
Pronouncing a student's name correctly IS important.
Having a hard time pronouncing a student's name? Do this:
Having a hard time pronouncing a student's name? Do this:
August 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Pronouncing a student's name correctly IS important.
Having a hard time pronouncing a student's name? Do this:
Having a hard time pronouncing a student's name? Do this: