Marisa Hamilton

🌪️ London, Ontario just got slammed by a tornado‼️ Insane front yard cam footage shows the sky turning white, trees whipped like toothpicks, and visibility dropping to zero as the storm ripped through. Damage reports so far: •Multiple large trees downed across roads and properties •Power outages in several neighbourhoods •Fences, chimneys and roof damage reported •Some vehicles damaged by falling branches/debris SO FAR - No injuries reported. Mother Nature showed zero mercy yesterday. Stay safe out there, London 💪 Video attached — turn sound on for the full chaos. #LondonOntario #Tornado #OntarioWeather #CanadaStorm #LondonON

Anyone working in #onted understands why there is a critical shortage of educational assistants.

@educator4ever36 Watched it in my house. My 8 y.o. Was amazed by it. He hasn’t stopped talking about it and has asked multiple times to watch the live streams that nasa has of the mission. Inspired the next generation in my home.

I wish every public school had assigned viewing this launch as homework tonight. This is the type of thing that can inspire a generation of young children to aspire to be part of the galactic age. I hope I’m alive to see the first mission to Mars.

@RaptorsShaq @mynamesnotgordy It is

@mynamesnotgordy How is this not a violation of charter rights?

Ford government bans all high school valedictorian speeches that include the words "bicycle", "nature", "healthcare", "education", "opinion" or "sobriety." cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

After the incredible performances we’ve seen from our men’s and women’s hockey teams in Milan, all of Canada is cheering them on as they go for gold. To help everyone get in the spirit of the games, I’ve directed the Minister of Education to make sure all Ontario students are able to watch the remaining Team Canada hockey games that take place during school hours, starting with tomorrow’s game. Let’s all come together to cheer on Team Canada as they bring home Olympic gold!

The union representing more than 2,000 TVDSB educational assistants is pushing back against claims that high absenteeism is to blame for a rising special education deficit. @HeatheratLFP reports: tinyurl.com/3xar8986 #ldnont

There are many reasons for increasing student absences. Do not, however, underestimate the role played by violence, bullying, and overall student misbehaviour. #onted #cdned #edchat share.google/d3zYr7hN60NG50…

@Teachers__Unite The exact same thing the unions did when Ford used it in @osbcucscso. Political protest walk out ;)

And what will #etfo do when Ford tries this with us? #onted

@Deuce189 @Teachers__Unite Funny, I was told the same thing. They told me not to go to media or talk about it with anyone outside of work. They are so scared of it becoming known. They prioritize saving their image over safety of those in a school.

@mhamilton93 @Teachers__Unite Their biggest concern at the time was I don’t share anything online or with the media. They wanted it swept under the rug.

Why are schools the exception? While other workplaces won't tolerate violence, schools' lax rules allow it to thrive. #onted #cdned #edchat

@Deuce189 @Teachers__Unite Me too. Sorry you had to deal with it. The negligence by admin is off the charts yet nothing is done. Don’t even get me started on the lack of consequences for students. That’s a whole different topic.

@mhamilton93 @Teachers__Unite This. I was a victim of school workplace violence due to straight up admin negligence and there was ZERO accountability.

Great question. Why is it being allowed? Only job you can go to and be assaulted with weapons, have your life threatened, being physically assaulted to the point of injury and nothing be done. @fordnation @PaulCalandra when are you actually going to do something to end this?

@mskimmel @ladyisbudd @Teachers__Unite Agree with you. As an EA it’s exhausting trying to keep up with every need while doing the job of 3. Teachers definitely deal with a lot of the “lesser” behaviours when an EA can’t be there. Teachers deal with just as much violent, disruption and straight up abuse as EAs.

@ladyisbudd @Teachers__Unite Sorry, no. We definitely need more EAs and they should be better compensated, but this is factually untrue. You are most certainly ‘downplaying’ teachers.

More than 50% of teachers deal with behavioural issues on a daily basis, hence why student behaviour is the primary source of work related stress. #etfo #osstf #oecta #onted #cdned #edchat

@AnaibakKabiana @ladyisbudd @Teachers__Unite Sadly this is the case in every school. Even schools with a big EA team, EAs are the first ones cut so there is never enough of us. EAs run from fire to fire there is no more acedemic support by EAs.

@ladyisbudd @Teachers__Unite There is 1 EA in my entire school. The EA really only deals behaviour- usually the runners or the most violent ones. But she is 1 person. There is zero classroom support. She just runs from ‘fire’ to ‘fire’. 1/2

@ladyisbudd @Teachers__Unite Not when they keep cutting EAs and they are stretched so thin that we can’t do everything for every student. Teachers often have to handle behaviour alone when EAs aren’t available to assist

@Teachers__Unite I am not downplaying teachers but for the most part the EA deals with behaviours.

@Teachers__Unite Not just teachers, all educators

Defiance, verbal abuse, and physical violence take their toll on teachers both professionally and personally. #onted #cdned #edchat

@CanadianPolling Yes!!!!!!! ✊🏻💪🏻 hold the line!

Do you support Air Canada workers continuing their strike? ✈️🛑

@ONTSpecialNeeds @our_children You know school staff have to do training for this yearly right? Not sure what point you are trying to get at with this one. All staff are well versed in our duty to report it’s on CAS to decide whether or not our reports warrant an investigation. Many times they are dismissed

What does 'Duty to Report' really mean? @our_children

Truth.

@Kippy_mag_oddi @Teachers__Unite If only admin would be held accountable…. Oh wait that never happens. Blame is always pushed on to someone else. If you are in Ontario remember Principals are teachers; you can file a complaint to the teachers college.

@Teachers__Unite In my case, it was ridiculous expectations with no support. 32 jk/sk, 2 severe non-verbal asd, 7 in diapers, a circulating EA, 4 spoke no English. No cubbies. No windows! Not a penny to stock a new classroom. I still loved my kids, but horrible principal who made my life hell.

Are teachers leaving the profession in droves because of burnout or moral injury, or a combination of both? #onted #cdned #edchat