Mark Wickens B.Ed., M.Ed.

“WHAT SCHOOLS COULD BE” by Ted Dintersmith! I just finished this inspirational look at education and where we need to go as we prepare students to be future ready. It’s time to rethink how we educate students. Check this book out or listen to the CD. Well researched PD!

Great Song by Alan Free! Thanks for sharing @PeterMacKay

@zbpipe I am just on “X” Have you found “Threads” to be higher quality? More academic? More useful?

Hi everyone.. although I’m pretty happy with threads and I’m still here (some of my peeps are here still) and don’t really need another distraction I did join “Bluesky” - I’m there as zbpipe with zero followers 😬 - anyone else trying it out?

The #HDSB is hiring for a Temporary Manager of Professional Student Services. Learn more about the position and apply today t.ly/7xj0C

Lily Ebert — 1923-2024. A light that shone so brightly has today gone dark.

The #HDSB is hiring for a Health and Wellness Administrator - Attendance. Learn more about the position and apply today t.ly/7xj0C

2024-25 Student Transportation Schedules for @HaltonDSB & @HCDSB students are now available through our the online Parent Portal. Sign in here: haltonbus.ca/sign-in/ You will need to add your child to your account using their 9-digit Ontario Education Number (OEN).

Drove by this today… looks like six units (I think) in this shelter….equipped with water, electricity, a/c. Certainly a lot more dignity and safety than the tents. #Fukuoka

100% facts 🇨🇦❤️🐐

I’m disappointed to see that the issue of supports being stripped away from vulnerable students with complex needs was not mentioned at all in this article. Our kids deserve a government that properly funds proactive supports for students. therecord.com/news/waterloo-…

#OntarioScienceCentre. Call @Fordnation @ 416-325-1941, avail 24 hours, 7 days a week. You speak with a person who records your comments and sends them to the Premier. #Onpoli

Under Ford, #OntEd public schools in all boards are struggling to keep the lights on and keep kids safe, especially vulnerable children with complex needs. Our kids deserve better.

Ontario’s principals and vice-principals continue to struggle with new gov't initiatives, staff shortages, violence in schools & mental wellness. We need fair & adequate compensation, support, respect & efforts to address work intensification. Full stmt: bit.ly/4bBC2ml

BREAKING: The Ontario Science Centre is closing for good today after an engineering report found the roof is in danger of collapsing, the @TorontoStar has learned. #onpoli #topoli thestar.com/politics/provi…

This is fantastic news! When we join our voices together in common cause, we are so much stronger! Thank you to the wonderful women who form our Halton Elected Representatives (H.E.R.) Halton group who crafted and signed this pledge, and huge thanks to the Canadian Association of Feminist Parliamentarians for giving it new voices and wings. Together, we can make elected office safer for women and all elected representatives and we commit to doing our part.

The temp in a Brampton elementary school this morning – at 7:33 a.m. – well before the start of the day. 28.2C w a relative humidity of 69%. Feels like *31C*. Unsafe & irresponsible. Neither learning nor working can happen effectively in these conditions. #ETFO #OntEd #OnLab

Let's make a deal - no A/C for the adults at the Ministry or Board offices unless there is A/C for the kids in the classrooms of Ontario. 🤷‍♂️ If we made that deal, imagine how fast things would change, for kids. Doug Ford - invest in safe schools now! #OntEd #heat #onpoli

One of the biggest issues in education… The people that make decisions for what is best for students are NOT teachers. Nor are teachers even asked.

“I've been a trustee since 2000 & I’ve never seen this board in this position before. The gov't has to understand that they’re not supporting us to the level that students need & it’s not just our board, it’s all boards.” - Halton trustee Kelly Amos #OntEd thespec.com/news/ive-never…

K6 students have been learning all about Eid -Ul-Adha and enjoyed making Eid cards for their friends and family, making mosques using blocks 🕌 and also participated in putting on henna.✨Eid Mubarak from all of us in K6⭐️#EidMubarak

There are a lot of challenging parts of the job of school administrator but then you get a tasty samosa that the Intermediate Cooking Club makes and it is just what you need.