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"No mainstream reporter has the stomach to say, 'By the way, this administration lies all the time and we should assume this is a lie too' after every unsupported statement." They should, because it's true.
Donald Trump and the Power of the Little Lie
The war against Venezuela isn’t about drugs. It’s about the destruction of regular order.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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This is an excellent read. The more you know. #Science 🧪

“… we were advancing toward elimination of hepatitis B in the United States,” says Ward “I am deeply concerned that if the ACIP rescinds this policy, they’re going to contribute to the spread of hepatitis B rather than its elimination.”
Hepatitis B vaccine guidance set to be rolled back for US babies: what the science says
A panel of US vaccine advisers voted to rescind a recommendation that all newborns should receive a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
www.nature.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Study: Children's detection of misinformation www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

"...evaluation of online news is aided by cognitive reflection from the start..."

"...knowledge of news sources, and news production more generally, may be critical for developing adult-level competencies...
Children's detection of online misinformation
Adults' ability to detect online misinformation is improved by cognitive reflection and targeted instruction. Is the same true for children, who are a…
www.sciencedirect.com
August 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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I am pleased to share that I’ll be speaking at the Canadian Early Mathematics Education (CEME) Conference in Kingston on Aug. 21. In my talk, I’ll share how research on early learning shaped the development of a new preschool math supplement I co-developed with Dr. Tracy Solomon.
August 15, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Canadians you know what to do! 🍁

🍁 Make it Go Viral! 🍁
July 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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I'm excited to be taking this course from @jumpmath.bsky.social founder @johnmighton.bsky.social and Dr. Barbara Oakley to show how anyone can overcome their fear and successfully learn math.

"Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear". Learn more and join me at: jumpmath.org/ca/coursera/
Coursera | JUMP Math Canada
Making Math Click Understand Math Without Fear Open for Pre-enrollment - Available on Coursera July 31st! Unlock the secrets of mathematical learning and conquer math anxiety with “Making Math Click: ...
jumpmath.org
July 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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The Canadian gov't welcomes you to share your priorities for the federal budget. As I am fond of saying, decisions are made by those who show up. If they ask, answer! Take a moment to make your voice heard. This is a small example of what engaged citizenship looks like. www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
Pre-Budget Consultations 2025 - Canada.ca
Pre-Budget Consultations 2025
www.canada.ca
July 20, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Maurene Comey's goodbye note to SDNY colleagues:
July 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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“Trump will … claim that only he was willing to [do what] his … predecessors deemed too risky.

“But … Iran could … recover, its … scientists could [go] underground [as in] North Korea, [which now] has … an arsenal that probably makes it too powerful to attack.”

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/21/u...
With Military Strike His Predecessors Avoided, Trump Takes a Huge Gamble (Gift Article)
President Trump is betting the United States can repel whatever retaliation Iran orders, and that it has destroyed the regime’s chances of reconstituting its nuclear program.
www.nytimes.com
June 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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🚨 Each Analysis is more disturbing 🚨

What do you call it when the government takes your land, bypasses due process, and shields itself from lawsuits?
Under Bill 5, it’s called “streamlining.”

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Expropriation Without Compensation
Legal immunity, procurement gatekeeping, and the erasure of recourse
open.substack.com
June 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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This is an excellent, factual thread on a proposed EU-UK youth mobility treaty. If this subject is of interest please read and share it.
June 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Sen. Alex Padilla Shreds Kristi Noem: As the mainstream media tried to both sides the Trump administration's assault of a US Senator, Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) shredded DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Sen. Alex Padilla Shreds Kristi Noem
As the mainstream media tried to both sides the Trump administration's assault of a US Senator, Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) shredded DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
www.thedailypoliticususa.com
June 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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i've been trying to read more this year, at least a book a month, but i just keep thinking of this clip
June 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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A 🧵thread on why increasing numbers of young people (especially men) are being captured by the right, by being wooed away from conventional career paths in favour of fast-track wealth schemes that claim to offer an escape from the 'matrix.'
June 15, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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Just scrap the stupid things. Even 25+ years ago dealing with them was a massive waste of time in terms of the broader education schools could have been providing.
‘They are making young people ill’: is it time to scrap GCSEs?
They have shaped the fortunes of young people in the UK for four decades. But now even the former education secretary who introduced these exams wants to see them abolished ...
www.theguardian.com
June 11, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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Tune in to hear Dr. Mighton's inspiring journey and learn why having a growth mindset and evidence-based teaching can be a game changer for achieving your goals.

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June 2, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Canada is seeing a significant decline in student math achievement across all provinces. Kids need urgent support to get caught up. The consequences of inaction are far-reaching, affecting both their future prospects and the broader economy's health. There is still time to reverse this trend.
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June 12, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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"To ignore evil is to become an accomplice to it." ~ #MartinLutherKingJr
June 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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“…social media prompts…moral outrage, or heightened emotions in response to expressions of moral position or values. This can lead to emotional contagion, where strong affective responses, which are attached to moral positions, spread…”

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<em>British Educational Research Journal</em> | BERA Journal | Wiley Online Library
This article is concerned with teacher populism on social media in England. This has grown in the last 10 years, facilitated by Twitter. While it appears to be a response to challenging working condi...
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June 8, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The hits keep coming, bread scandal, billing OHIP $62 million for medication reviews.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Loblaw apologizes after charging customers a charity donation without consent | CBC News
Several shoppers say they were charged small charity donations at the Maxi grocery store in Dorval, Que., without being asked, prompting Loblaw to admit a system error.
www.cbc.ca
May 31, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Thank you #veterans.gc.ca for the wealth of information on Canada's role in the world wars.
May 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Great article on ADHD and writing, including some simple strategies (that cost nothing) for supporting writing success. #OntEd

ot4adhd.com/2022/08/12/a...
ADHD and Written Expression
Unlock success for ADHD students in written expression. Expert strategies for handwriting, spelling, and working memory support.
ot4adhd.com
May 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM