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Jordan Laidlaw, PhD
@mrjlaidlaw.bsky.social
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he/him; teacher; Ph.D. educational administration [teacher (de)professionalization/wellbeing] musician; poet; vegan. Opinions expressed are my own.
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This a personal highlight of my life: playing Sitar alongside our Tabla students; studying under Guru Amjad Sabir
December 11, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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Bernie Sanders op-ed on the existential threat posed by AI; a must read.

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AI poses unprecedented threats. Congress must act now | Bernie Sanders
Despite the speed at which it is progressing, AI is getting far too little discussion in Congress, the media and within the general population. That has got to change
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December 3, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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I love poetry. Here's a little poem for this evening:
November 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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Excited to officially launch my website www.jordan-laidlaw.com! Please feel free to explore and learn more about me, my agentic grassroots initiatives, and prospective collaboration opportunities. Let's connect!
Jordan Laidlaw, Ph.D.
Explore my research and public advocacy towards public education
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October 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Thirty belugas in Canada face being euthanised. Can they be saved?
After years of controversy and financial struggles, Marineland says it may have to euthanise 30 whales if it cannot find them another home.
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October 13, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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New research publication; navigating the professional and ethical tensions in facilitating teacher autoethnographic inquiries.

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Navigating Teacher Professionalism in Autoethnography: Ethical and Occupational Dilemmas in Professional Learning Reflections - Jordan Laidlaw, 2025
Ongoing professional learning and engaging in practitioner-based research are characteristic qualities of teachers’ transformative professionalism. Autoethnogra...
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October 7, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Teacher burnout and staffing crises across Canada. Solution? Teacher deprofessionalization, apparently.

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Premier Danielle Smith wants a fast track for Alberta teacher training | CBC News
Premier Danielle Smith wants Alberta’s education and advanced education ministers to create an “abbreviated” teacher training program for people who already have post-secondary credentials.
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September 26, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Dr. Carl Sagan, professor of cosmology and planetary sciences, testifying before Congress in the 1980s of the threat of climate change. But according to the US President, this was a very "stupid" person to warn of our looming ecological disaster.

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Carl Sagan testifying before Congress in 1985 on climate change
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September 26, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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Cognizant of our current political landscape, I am very excited to be co-organizing a neat little grassroots initiative: a community discussion on schools and democracy.

I hope school divisions across Manitoba advance similar initiatives. @mbteachers.bsky.social @publicedmb.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Buddhist meditation has been personally very transformative. Sharing to anyone that may be interested in this free community offering:
September 16, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Russian conflict with NATO is seemingly becoming an inevitability. Difficult to comprehend what such a scenario would entail.

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Nato announces more air support to defend Poland against future Russian incursions
France, Germany and Denmark to contribute fighter jets and other assets in mission also expected to involve UK
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September 13, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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Honored and humbled to share that earlier today I successfully defended my doctoral dissertation, "Critical teacher leadership as transformative professionalism: Inquiry and (inter)action via a methodological bricolage."

Excited to embark upon new chapters and advocacies in life.
September 3, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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Canada may be recession bound.
Hoping our provincial government commits to long-term funding for public education, healthcare, and other vital services.

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U.S. trade war has pushed Canada into ‘recession territory.’ Here’s what that means
Canada’s gross domestic product took a hit in recent months, Statistics Canada revealed on Friday. Economists say the data is worse than expected, and largely a result of the trade war with the U.S.
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September 1, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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Plant-based alternatives are struggling, meanwhile cattle industries account for more than 80% of Amazon deforestation. Disappointing at such a pivotal time in our fight against climate change.

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Canadian plant-based food brand Yves Veggie Cuisine to be discontinued | CBC News
Yves Veggie Cuisine, a Canadian plant-based food brand that was a staple in some vegetarian and vegan households, is being discontinued after 40 years in business, its parent company told CBC News on ...
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August 30, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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Last week, Animal Justice spoke at a Winnipeg rally to oppose a mega-dairy operation in North Dakota. It would cause heartbreaking suffering to 37,500 cows & produce staggering amounts of manure—threatening irreparable damage to Lake Winnipeg, animals, & the environment 💧🐮
Three women hold signs with messages about dairy, one closest to the camera reads Mega Dairy is Scary. Aerial view of rows upon rows of calf hutches at a Riverview Dairy farm in Arizona. A group of people holding colourful protest signs. Signs include messages regarding animal rights and environmental concerns around a proposed mega-dairy project in North Dakota. A dog is also visible in the foreground. A young, lethargic-appearing calf lying on straw, looking directly at the camera. Text on graphic describes that calves are typically taken from their mothers at less than one day old so the milk intended for them can be sold.
August 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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The Manitoba government wants a cross-border agency responsible for water issues to ensure Lake Winnipeg isn’t bombarded by pollution from two industrial dairy farms proposed upstream in North Dakota.
Manitoba appeals to cross-border water commission as mega-barns set to be built in North Dakota
Rallies on both sides of border target environmental impact of farms
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August 21, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Animal livestock industries are cruel, ecologically destructive, and significant contributors to climate change. We are committing a considerable disservice to Manitoba youth if we do engage in critical learning and reflection on the impacts of our diets.

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Rallies on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border target environmental impact of dairy farms
The Manitoba government wants a cross-border agency responsible for water issues to ensure Lake Winnipeg isn’t bombarded by pollution from two industrial dairy farms proposed upstream in North Dakota.
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August 22, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Humane Society asked to leave Hanover fair over papier mâché pig, human-sized cage | CBC News
Winnipeg Humane Society staff say they’re disappointed that the organization was asked to leave the Hanover Ag Fair in Grunthal, Man., on Saturday, after setting up an animal welfare display that feat...
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August 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Well, I finally made it to the end of graduate studies. It seems every aspect of my PhD program was far longer than anticipated or desired. Regardless, I am proud to have reached this milestone and to move on toward new chapters, advocacies, and projects in life. Much to do.
August 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Ongoing teacher shortage; enormous spike in uncertified workers (e.g., parental volunteers) filling in as teachers in Toronto.

TDSB use of emergency replacements for teachers spiking: report share.google/jma5oi6cWzbi...
TDSB use of emergency replacements for teachers spiking: report
New data obtained from the Toronto District School Board shows a dramatic spike in the use of non-teachers filling in for teachers, according to a report by The Local
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August 13, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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Piece in the @winnipegfreepress.com this morning. May be relevant to @mbschoolboards.bsky.social; there are remarkable grassroots initiatives in our schools to mitigate climate change, but we must engage youth in critical discourse on meat reductionism.

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Opinion: The meat of the matter
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August 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Nurses give NDP failing grade on working conditions
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Manitoba nurses give NDP failing grade on working conditions
Most Manitoba nurses say things at work aren’t getting better and nearly half say they’re worse now than a year ago. “There’s been no significant improvement at all in culture in spite of the campaign...
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July 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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The more I learn, the more disheartened I become. For anyone interested in the industry standards for livestock pigs' welfare.

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Canada’s Pig Industry
Canada’s Pig Industry at a Glance: Canada produces over 25 million pigs every single year. Manitoba is Canada’s largest producer of pigs, breeding and slaughtering roughly 7.7 million pigs each yea…
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July 28, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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Lake Winnipeg can’t afford more pollution. 2 North Dakota mega-dairies will pump staggering amounts of animal waste into Manitoba waterways. Animal Justice is joining grassroots allies in Canada & the US to stop these factory farms ⬇️
Inside the Fight to Stop Riverview Mega-Dairies From Being Built
How activists in the U.S. and Canada are working together to oppose new factory farms.
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July 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Terrified calves will suffer at the Manitoba Stampede this weekend during cruel calf roping events 💔

Last year, public pressure successfully ended "mutton bustin’." Now let’s end tie-down calf roping—an event so cruel, a Quebec report says it likely breaks the law.

👉 animaljustice.ca/mb-stampede
A calf with a numbered ear tag lies on the ground, roped and restrained, looking distressed. Bold text reads: “Stop Cruel Calf Roping at the Manitoba Stampede!” with a call to action below: “A recent report found tie-down calf roping so cruel, it’s likely illegal. Tell the Manitoba Stampede to end it for good. animaljustice.ca/mb-stampede.”
July 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM