Moira Mackenzie
@moiramackenzie.bsky.social
Retired as BCTF ED, long time educator and activist.
Once a teacher, always a teacher.
Once a teacher, always a teacher.
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John Mulaney brilliantly likened Trump (in his first term) to a horse let loose in a hospital: tinyurl.com/2shvk4jp.
My proposed update: In his second term, the horse's handlers are determined to eliminate the disconcerting incongruity...by turning the hospital into a stable.
My proposed update: In his second term, the horse's handlers are determined to eliminate the disconcerting incongruity...by turning the hospital into a stable.
There's a Horse In The Hospital | John Mulaney | Netflix Is A Joke
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August 26, 2025 at 11:21 AM
John Mulaney brilliantly likened Trump (in his first term) to a horse let loose in a hospital: tinyurl.com/2shvk4jp.
My proposed update: In his second term, the horse's handlers are determined to eliminate the disconcerting incongruity...by turning the hospital into a stable.
My proposed update: In his second term, the horse's handlers are determined to eliminate the disconcerting incongruity...by turning the hospital into a stable.
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Parents, support staff, teachers, administrators, trustees and students have valuable insights on the impact of chronic education underfunding to share. When their reality is denied, it can feel like gaslighting.
#bced #bcpoli #PublicEdPublicGood
instituteforpubliceducation.org/denying-the-...
#bced #bcpoli #PublicEdPublicGood
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Denying the reality of education underfunding – IPE/BC
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August 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Parents, support staff, teachers, administrators, trustees and students have valuable insights on the impact of chronic education underfunding to share. When their reality is denied, it can feel like gaslighting.
#bced #bcpoli #PublicEdPublicGood
instituteforpubliceducation.org/denying-the-...
#bced #bcpoli #PublicEdPublicGood
instituteforpubliceducation.org/denying-the-...
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Without the funding, the promise of inclusion is broken. Read our latest blog post to see what's needed for the policies on paper to become the reality for students with disabilities and diverse abilities. #bced #bcpoli #PublicEdPublicGood #cdned
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April 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Without the funding, the promise of inclusion is broken. Read our latest blog post to see what's needed for the policies on paper to become the reality for students with disabilities and diverse abilities. #bced #bcpoli #PublicEdPublicGood #cdned
instituteforpubliceducation.org/beyond-the-g...
instituteforpubliceducation.org/beyond-the-g...
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The latest issue of IPE/News is online and waiting for you. Have a read and find out how to get it delivered directly to your inbox. #bced #cdned #PublicEdPublicGood
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March 31, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The latest issue of IPE/News is online and waiting for you. Have a read and find out how to get it delivered directly to your inbox. #bced #cdned #PublicEdPublicGood
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We asked, "Are we making progress on inclusionary practices in BC schools?" And we heard the answer loud and clear. Check out the report on our recent forum and find out what our panelists had to say. #bced #bcpoli #PublicEdPublicGood #cdned
instituteforpubliceducation.org/inclusionary...
instituteforpubliceducation.org/inclusionary...
Inclusionary practices in BC schools: Are we making progress? – IPE/BC
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March 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
We asked, "Are we making progress on inclusionary practices in BC schools?" And we heard the answer loud and clear. Check out the report on our recent forum and find out what our panelists had to say. #bced #bcpoli #PublicEdPublicGood #cdned
instituteforpubliceducation.org/inclusionary...
instituteforpubliceducation.org/inclusionary...
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We hope to see you on March 6th – IPE/BC
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February 13, 2025 at 3:32 AM
For all of us who care about meaningful inclusion in public schools, here's an excellent new report by the Inclusive Education Working Group of the Vancouver DPAC. And, coming up this week is an opportunity to learn more at the online presentation. #bced #bcpoli
www.vancouverdpac.org/inclusive-ed...
www.vancouverdpac.org/inclusive-ed...
Inclusive Education Working Group Shares New Insights in Report – Vancouver District Parent Advisory Council
www.vancouverdpac.org
January 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
For all of us who care about meaningful inclusion in public schools, here's an excellent new report by the Inclusive Education Working Group of the Vancouver DPAC. And, coming up this week is an opportunity to learn more at the online presentation. #bced #bcpoli
www.vancouverdpac.org/inclusive-ed...
www.vancouverdpac.org/inclusive-ed...
Check out this important dialogue coming up on Jan 22nd. I've registered. Hope you will, too.
Link to register:https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcufu6vrzwrHtcSMcAZWKuaLuDdV7tscEZX#/registration
Note: This will be at 9:00am PST.
Link to register:https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcufu6vrzwrHtcSMcAZWKuaLuDdV7tscEZX#/registration
Note: This will be at 9:00am PST.
January 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Check out this important dialogue coming up on Jan 22nd. I've registered. Hope you will, too.
Link to register:https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcufu6vrzwrHtcSMcAZWKuaLuDdV7tscEZX#/registration
Note: This will be at 9:00am PST.
Link to register:https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcufu6vrzwrHtcSMcAZWKuaLuDdV7tscEZX#/registration
Note: This will be at 9:00am PST.
Dr. Bruce Lanphear does an incredible job of researching and raising awareness about the impact of toxins on developing brains. For all of us who care about the health and well-being of children/youth, his extensive knowledge and advocacy are invaluable. #bced #bcpoli
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Why Are We Poisoning Our Children?
YouTube video by Children's Environmental Health Collaborative
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January 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Dr. Bruce Lanphear does an incredible job of researching and raising awareness about the impact of toxins on developing brains. For all of us who care about the health and well-being of children/youth, his extensive knowledge and advocacy are invaluable. #bced #bcpoli
m.youtube.com/watch?v=A7sU...
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In case anyone has forgotten. pressprogress.ca/here_are_41_...
Here are 41 of the sketchiest things that happened during Christy Clark's time as Premier of BC
Leading Canadian newspapers say Clark's BC Liberal government is "addicted to money" and has poor "ethical standards."
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January 8, 2025 at 1:13 AM
In case anyone has forgotten. pressprogress.ca/here_are_41_...
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PinBalling children means they don’t get help !
Thank you, Dr. Jennifer Balfour. BC does need to do more for kids with learning disabilities like Dyslexia!
#DyslexiaBC #bced #bcpoli
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Thank you, Dr. Jennifer Balfour. BC does need to do more for kids with learning disabilities like Dyslexia!
#DyslexiaBC #bced #bcpoli
www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm...
Comment: 'Pinballing' children means they don't get help
The complicated intersection of three ministries creates a system of pinballing children where nobody is adequately accountable.
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December 24, 2024 at 4:59 AM
PinBalling children means they don’t get help !
Thank you, Dr. Jennifer Balfour. BC does need to do more for kids with learning disabilities like Dyslexia!
#DyslexiaBC #bced #bcpoli
www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm...
Thank you, Dr. Jennifer Balfour. BC does need to do more for kids with learning disabilities like Dyslexia!
#DyslexiaBC #bced #bcpoli
www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm...
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In less than 3 years, we found over 400 stories of theft/fraud in charter schools. You can find them here https://networkforpubliceducation.org/charter-scandals/. Lack of regulation. Invitation for grift. #AnotherDayAnotherCharterScandal
Charter Scandals - Network For Public Education
#AnotherDayAnotherCharterScandal is now an interactive research tool. Scandals can be sorted by category/state and searched with keywords.
networkforpubliceducation.org
December 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM
In less than 3 years, we found over 400 stories of theft/fraud in charter schools. You can find them here https://networkforpubliceducation.org/charter-scandals/. Lack of regulation. Invitation for grift. #AnotherDayAnotherCharterScandal
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Exploring whether School Police Liaison Officers truly enhance school safety or if their presence is an unproven assumption—an important conversation for BC’s education system. #bcpoli instituteforpubliceducation.org/the-role-of-...
The Role of School Police Liaison Officers: Do We Really Need Them? – IPE/BC
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December 13, 2024 at 4:53 AM
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The Institute for Public Education (BC) has issued a statement regarding @lisabeare.bsky.social’s interference with the democratically elected Greater Victoria School Board #bced #bcpoli @richardzussman.bsky.social instituteforpubliceducation.org/statement-of...
Statement of Concern from the Institute for Public Education BC – IPE/BC
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December 9, 2024 at 4:06 AM
The Institute for Public Education (BC) has issued a statement regarding @lisabeare.bsky.social’s interference with the democratically elected Greater Victoria School Board #bced #bcpoli @richardzussman.bsky.social instituteforpubliceducation.org/statement-of...
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Despite promises from Canadian governments to end child poverty, it continues across the country.
First Call BC documents the extent in BC in its 2024 Child Poverty Report Card.
www.policynote.ca/bc-child-pov...
First Call BC documents the extent in BC in its 2024 Child Poverty Report Card.
www.policynote.ca/bc-child-pov...
BC Child Poverty Rate Climbs as Income Inequality Grows
Thirty-five years after Canada’s parliament promised to end child poverty it still hasn’t happened.
In 1989, a unanimous all-party House of Commons resolution was passed vowing to end child poverty i...
www.policynote.ca
December 6, 2024 at 6:59 PM
Despite promises from Canadian governments to end child poverty, it continues across the country.
First Call BC documents the extent in BC in its 2024 Child Poverty Report Card.
www.policynote.ca/bc-child-pov...
First Call BC documents the extent in BC in its 2024 Child Poverty Report Card.
www.policynote.ca/bc-child-pov...
The 2024 Child Poverty Report Card reveals that a staggering number, 1 in 6, BC children are living in poverty. Please read the report/recs, and join in calling on government to do much better for our children and their caregivers/families. #bcpoli #bced #cdnpoli
firstcallbc.org/2024-bc-chil...
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2024 BC Child Poverty Report Card - First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society
About the 2024 BC Child Poverty Report Card This year marks 35 years since the federal government’s 1989 pledge to end child poverty in Canada. For 28 years, First Call and SPARC BC have released this...
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December 7, 2024 at 7:17 AM
The 2024 Child Poverty Report Card reveals that a staggering number, 1 in 6, BC children are living in poverty. Please read the report/recs, and join in calling on government to do much better for our children and their caregivers/families. #bcpoli #bced #cdnpoli
firstcallbc.org/2024-bc-chil...
firstcallbc.org/2024-bc-chil...
Untenable conditions are driving teachers out of the profession. There's a serious problem with recruitment to be sure, but retention also needs to addressed. BC's new Education Minister needs to make the serious teacher shortage an urgent priority.
#bced #bcpoli
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#bced #bcpoli
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Teacher Resignations Are on the Rise in BC | The Tyee
Data obtained by The Tyee shows that while fewer teachers overall are leaving their districts, more are quitting.
thetyee.ca
December 7, 2024 at 5:04 AM
Untenable conditions are driving teachers out of the profession. There's a serious problem with recruitment to be sure, but retention also needs to addressed. BC's new Education Minister needs to make the serious teacher shortage an urgent priority.
#bced #bcpoli
thetyee.ca/News/2024/12...
#bced #bcpoli
thetyee.ca/News/2024/12...
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Important read: Trustee Takes Aim at School District Meeting Restrictions via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2024/11...
Trustee Takes Aim at School District Meeting Restrictions | The Tyee
Jennifer Reddy says the goal of her accountability motion is to make it easier to receive stakeholder feedback, a key part of her job.
thetyee.ca
November 22, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Important read: Trustee Takes Aim at School District Meeting Restrictions via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2024/11...