Kitty Cochrane

Our Waging Ahead tour hit Red Deer tonight. Everywhere we go, we hear the same message: Albertan's need a raise. wagingahead.ca

Join the call to protect the rights and freedoms of 2SLGBTQIA+ people, particularly against rising #transphobia. Support affirming spaces for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. See: united-church.ca/news/public-in… #UCCan #DeepBoldDaring #PIEday2024

DEADLINE EXTENDED! We will look for your Resilience until November 8, 2023. Send original poetry/prose/art to northword@hushmail.com. #ymm #ymmsrtstogether @ArtsCouncilWB @WritersGuildAB #amwriting

We love our students. We fight to keep them safe. We work hard to give them an education. But we’ve not had a wage increase in eight years. Many of us work 2-3 jobs. This has to change. weworkforkids.ca #alberta #edmonton #calgary #yeg #yql #yyc #reddeer #ymm #ableg

Navratri, a vibrant festival celebrated across India, signifies the victory of good over evil. The festival is a nine-day-long celebration that represents different forms of the goddess Durga. Wishing you all a joyous and peaceful Navratri! @annaleeskinner #FMPSD #YMM #RMWB

📚Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of students? 🏫Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment? 🎉If so, we invite you to be a part of our vibrant and diverse community. 💻Apply online: fmpsdschools.ca/applynow @fmpsdHR

Using the 94 Calls to Action, @thickwoodArts hosted their Secret Path student art gallery tonight to create awareness of the legacy of residential schools. The Thunderbirds are building cultural understanding through reconciliACTION. @annaleeskinner #FMPSD #YMM #RMWB

Latin American Heritage Month recognizes the diverse and rich heritage of Canadians of Latin American origin. October provides us the opportunity to pay homage to the contributions and achievements of the Latin American community in Canada. @annaleeskinner #FMPSD #YMM #RMWB

#FMPSD humbly recognizes our responsibility to engage in ongoing learning about Truth and Reconciliation Day, residential schools and the TRC 94 Calls to Action. We stand with Indigenous communities by observing September 25th as the opening of Truth and Reconciliation Week.

Tomorrow marks FMPSD's Orange Shirt Day. Staff and students will wear an orange item of clothing in the spirit of Truth & Reconciliation. We stand in solidarity with survivors and all those impacted by residential schools. @annaleeskinner @indigenousFMPSD #FMPSD #YMM #RMWB

This is the public statement that should be circulating widely. Over 450+ Muslims stand as allies with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and “are committed to upholding equity and collective human rights that benefit us all.” #cdnpoli openletter.earth/upholding-huma…

"All students deserve to feel safe and welcome at school"- ATA president Jason Schilling. Read the full statement: bit.ly/44ZH4pF #abed #pride

🌈 Create a Safe Space for All Students 🌈 Teachers, did you know that we provide Safe Space posters at no cost? Check out this plus other cool pride materials (including sunglasses 😎 !) here: bit.ly/3PhKWML #abed

New this morning in your #ATALibrary: Critical Democratic Education and LGBTQ-Inclusive Curriculum: Opportunities and Constraints library.teachers.ab.ca/Presto/search/… #LGBTQ #abed

Grade 6 students from @McNeillyfmpsd made a lasting impact on their school by planting trees in the field area. Working with the RMWB, they added more beauty to their school grounds. @annaleeskinner #FMPSD #YMM #RMWB

Pride lives on, vibrant and strong, in every brushstroke of our newly repainted pride crosswalk. #yeg #abed #pride

Looking for a great resource to help support inclusivity in your classroom? 🌈 Check out the PRISM toolkit! It's your key to fostering safe, supportive classroom discussions about sexual and gender minorities. ➡️ bit.ly/3LlikkQ #abed

So much fun harvesting peas, beans, potatoes and tomatoes! Ecole Dickinsfield School Learning Garden. #SharpenYourSaw #HealthyFood #WasteFree #GetOutdoors @FMPSD @Dickinsfield @DFgreenschool @FMPSD7Habits

Best day of the year - potato harvest day! Ecole Dickinsfield School Learning Garden. @Dickinsfield @DFgreenschool @GreenSceneFMPSD @Mr_Shewchuk @annaleeskinner @FMPSD

ATA president Jason Schilling encourages all Albertans to #paintABpurple on September 20 for education support workers! They deserve wages and working conditions that reflect the enormous contribution they make to kids’ learning and to the public good.