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I've been thinking about the start of the year in math for kids. Here are some ideas that I hope can help you, knowing so much is already on your plate. mathupcaprod.blob.core.windows.net/media/uploads/…

I have some math games (K-adult) for you to play at school, through distance learning, or with your families. Take a look: buildingmathematicians.wordpress.com/2020/08/22/mat… #mtbos #iteachmath #elemmathchat #msmath #distancelearning #BackToSchool

Mount Sinjar is a war zone right now. Turkish fighter jets are bombing multiple locations. Over 150 Yazidi families had just returned to their homes. When will @IraqiGovt & the international community apply some courage & political will to resolving security challenges in Sinjar?

POWERFUL POWERFUL speech by the young Black teen who organized the #BlackLivesMattterMarkham rally! She lead hundreds of us on a 9.5km march to Toogood Pond from Markville Mall. It was a once in a life time experience! Thank you! #BlackExcellence.

Where to start the conversations with students at school and your child at home. 📚

White leaders - let’s be cautious of “toxic positivity”. Overgeneralized optimism results in minimization of the lived experiences of students + families and provides an illusion of being committed to racial justice without actual accountability to truth. @pgorski #4BigQuestions

Where there's a will there's a way... creating a temporary bridge to overcome barriers of access to online learning for our ELLs with interrupted formal schooling. @YRDSB @YRDSB_ESL

FAMILIES – This week we will begin the next phase of our Learning and Caring Plan. This week we begin phase two of teacher-led learning. You can expect a call or email from your child’s teacher this week where they will check in on your child’s well-being & provide next steps.

Attention educators: If you require a refresher with how to use Google tools for instruction, check this resource out. #TeachfromHome offers simple tutorials for things such as video calls, live Q&A's, and creating quizzes - all while using Google tools. teachfromhome.google/intl/en

ETFO reaches tentative agreements at central bargaining tables. @etfopresident said, “We are very grateful for the support and unwavering solidarity of our members, and the public who have continued to stand up for public education ...” READ shar.es/aHrPzd #onpoli #Onted

#istrikebecause #cutshurtkids

#istrikebecause my students, some of the most vulnerable in our board, will lose opportunities for learning with Lecce's proposed cuts. #cutshurtkids

Heading to Regionals with our Int boys vball for 2nd time in 4 years with them..Talented kids! So proud!☺️👍@DPS_YRDSB

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With the #Raptors about to hit the global stage, I’m going to share a story about what makes Toronto, and Canada, so special. It’s about a guy you’re going to be seeing a whole lot of. A Thread. [Hint: It's about racism, sports, and why you'll end up cheering for 🍁]

6 Essential Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners edutopia.org/article/6-esse…

How might the use of language goals (in addition to math learning goals) support learning and instruction? How can the ELL’s STEP inform these language goals? #ELLchat_YRDSB @mrs_abahoudian @KhadijahRawji

@kellymaggirias Love this! "To teach an unknown concept use the known language. To teach unknown language use a known concept." (Mora, 2004)

A2 TIPS document 7-12 very helpful when applying strategies with our ELL & can apply to our P/J students as well. “Component stacking” helps build literacy and math. It allows for scaffolding and continuously building on mathematical concepts/processes. #ELLchat_YRDSB #YRDSBMath

A2. Invest the time to unpack the language demands of what it looks and sounds like for ELLs to understand meaningful problems, the math processes with which they need to engage, and communicate their thinking. Create scaffolds to put these into practice. #ELLchat_YRDSB

@kellymaggirias How empowering to exchange understandings and process together in an L1! I've been especially impressed with the opportunities that can be created to engage in purposeful talk and the persistence of ELLs and others while working through a task.

@sohchung I have been exploring vertical learning this year with my students and found that it provides multiple entry points for learning that allows for students to be engaged and sharing with peers in their L1. Inclusion and engagement. #ELLchat_YRDSB

A1 - Vertical learning spaces, used with problems in which our ELLs can see themselves reflected, create a doorway not only for engagement but for critical thinking and reciprocal learning with peers. #ELLchat_YRDSB