julie barton
@jebarton
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Advocate for art, artists and art making in Education. Seeker of creative endeavours and circumstances.
Joined December 2012
Feedback on Alberta's K-6 curriculum shows low levels of support, frustration over process https://t.co/CbKWVOatAB via @calgaryherald
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Feedback on Alberta's K-6 curriculum shows low levels of support, frustration over process https://t.co/CbKWVNTqyB via @calgaryherald
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If the @albertaNDP is elected, one of our very first acts will be to scrap this backwards UCP curriculum. #ableg #abed
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Opinion: It's time ditch to Alberta's 'Frankenstein' draft curriculum https://t.co/NesvsTUAHu via @calgaryherald
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Calgarians We Love: Meg Van Rosendaal -
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Community-builder Meg Van Rosendaal has spent decades championing artists and art organizations in Calgary.
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Powerful OpEd from friend/mentor @russellgranet on the urgent need for investing in #artsed: “True innovation is only possible when one’s imagination is engaged, and innovation will be vital for tackling issues our generation cannot begin to fathom.”
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With uncertain times because of COVID-19, music, art and theater can help students make sense of this ambiguity and invites them to explore new knowledge.
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Calgary will be home to one of the largest cultural infrastructure projects in recent Canadian history. Tune in to learn more about the design team, our commitment to a more vibrant & inclusive future, & how Arts Commons’ transformation has already started! @yycARTS
Learn the answer, along with why they're the right team for ACT & YYC when we discuss our vision for the future with project architects at the Arts Commons #AGM on Dec 15 with @cityofcalgary and @calgarymlc! Register to attend in person or virtually at https://t.co/cjzhQgBvpd
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Together with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Drummers, Mayor staff & Honoring Mother Earth Committee members, we beared witness to a Ceremonial Transfer of a Blackfoot Headdress awarded to outgoing Mayor Nenshi. in recognition of his commitment to reconciliation. @nenshi
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Just 2 days after her win, Mayor Elect @JyotiGondek meets with arts leaders to discuss our city’s future & vibrancy. Her first official meeting: the arts. Let that sink in, Calgary. ❤️@yycARTS @CalgaryArtsDev @Glenbow @nmc_canada @ContemporaryYYC @TheatreCalgary @CalgaryPhil
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Calling all writers, illustrators, and photographers between the ages of thirteen and eighteen. The Walrus is looking for pitches from you! Those selected will be paired with a mentor from The Walrus to produce a piece of paid work. Details here: https://t.co/UY09bLHyZS
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Breaking News: An agreement reached late last week ensures that the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund (ATRF) will remain in full control of strategic investment policies for teacher pensions: https://t.co/kB1d5xBWRg
#abed #ableg #handsoffmypension
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Very excited for my friend @neclose who is running for election as a school board trustee for @yycbe Nancy is a fierce advocate for community and public education. #yycvote #yycbe #abed #education
Wanna hear some great news for #yyc students? @neclose is running for Public School Board Trustee in Wards 11+13! She’s exactly what our students need! More at https://t.co/3GIIh8Wn0s
#yycbe #yyccc #ableg
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Plans revealed for $12M disability arts venue in northwest Calgary | CBC News
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Alberta social studies curriculum adviser says Kamloops unmarked burial site no evidence of genocide | CBC News
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Thank you to the @albertateachers for having Dr. Richelle Marynowski @rmarynow speak on curriculum theory in response to critically looking into the draft Alberta curriculum. Accessing the knowledge of experts and basing curriculum design on research is so important.
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By forgetting about thinking, Alberta's curriculum draft misses the mark
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