Universities are no longer neutral spaces. In this article, I examine how higher education is being reshaped under a rising fascist politics, and why defending academic freedom and critical pedagogy is now an urgent democratic task.
www.counterpunch.org/2025/12/12/h...

Thank you to the many incredible Early Childhood Educators and Child Care Workers who continue to learn alongside children, inspiring hope for future generations.

A new study looking at logging practices in northeastern Ontario finds forests have been managed to get as much timber out as possible, rather than sustainably harvested — going against the province’s own guidelines. VIA @fatimabsyed.bsky.social thenarwhal.ca/ontario-fore...

What makes a word Canadian?

Sometimes it’s origin. “Demoviction.” “Renoviction.” “Trick or treat.”

Sometimes it’s frequency. “Down island.” “Atmospheric river.” “Zombie fire.”

These are just two of six types of Canadianisms, according to lexicographer Stefan Dollinger. 🇨🇦💬

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ZERO TO THREE is deeply concerned about the reported staff reductions within the Administration for Children and Families, particularly the significant impact on offices overseeing early childhood programs. 1/5

Quality indicators have repeatedly demonstrated that direct funding to licensed child care provides more equitable, stable, and enhanced education and care for young children. Alberta's plan to back out of CWELCC will not benefit families, only the government. springmag.ca/for-parents-...

Canada, the 51st state? ‘Over our dead bodies,’ say Indigenous leaders.

First Nations aren’t taking Trump’s comments lightly, reports Brandi Morin, and say they have both international law and economic leverage on their side.

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Trump ordered the National Institutes of Health to cancel their review panels on cancer research.

If you or someone you know has cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or one of many countless illnesses that needs a cure — this could have devastating effects.

A new report from Statistics Canada shedding light on recruitment and retention in licensed child centres. A good overview as the CWELCC plan continues. #ece #worthmore www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/36-28...

#DEI critics increasingly weaponize “diversity hire” as an insult. A scholar focused on gender and exclusion links these attacks to anti-Black #racism, arguing they distort the true purpose of DEI. https://buff.ly/3Bupvp8
(M. Cristina Alcalde, @miamiuniversity.bsky.social) #BlackSky #workplace

Death threats/online intimidation has become part of the playbook of the far right. It is used against federal MPs, town councillors and even school board trustees.
This is an article I wrote on the threat posed by pitchfork politics to democracy.

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A really worthwhile read and a great starting point for professional discussion, particularly for those working with under 3s. It highlights the pedagogical importance of care routines, including enacting rights and agency and making the most of literacy opportunities. #BeingMe #earlyyears #EYFS

Campaign 2000 has released their national report card for Canada, "Ending Child Poverty: The Time is Now". campaign2000.ca/ending-child...

How did lifelong Democrat RFK, Jr. go full MAGA? A political science professor finds some answers in the “manosphere” podcasts credited with helping Trump win. https://buff.ly/3AShn15 #polisky

Your regular reminder that all you need is your #LdnOnt Library card to access daily newspapers and magazines from around the world using @pressreader.bsky.social.

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Hoping to connect with a community that advocates for the rights of others, particularly children. Twitter was a great space to follow early years researchers, educators, and community advocates. My feed on X has changed significantly over the past few weeks. #ece #onted