Nancy Close
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Always inspired by all things community. CBE Public School Board Trustee for Wards 11 and 13 Supporting student and community success.
Calgary, Alberta
Joined March 2009
This might be my last post on Twitter and I am more than okay with it being this message. And, we all need to read these incredibly thoughtful and truthful words in order to rebuild hope, democracy and community.
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Staff collaborated to begin the process of creating a school-based continuum of supports in the focus areas of well-being, mathematics, and literacy. Humbled by the expertise and passion each staff member brings to create a safe, welcoming and caring learning community. #WeAreCBE
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Calgarians are fighting to afford basic items, and we can see how drastically prices have increased over the past few years. To bring attention to this increase, we created UNAFÔRD, because poverty isn’t something that happens somewhere else to someone else. It’s happening here.
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Many thanks to the Minister of Education @demetriosnAB, Deputy Minister, and all Assistant Deputy Ministers for taking time to answer questions from our member school boards. We look forward to future opportunities to deliver accurate, timely & candid feedback. #abed #abtrustees
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During the afternoon, our member school boards connected with each other on challenges and corresponding potential solutions from metro, urban and rural perspectives. Thanks to our Board Chairs, their superintendents, and @CASSalberta for the great discussion and insights. #abed
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Exceptional collaborative opportunity in support of shared understanding and advocacy! Thank you @asba for providing Board Chairs and Admin this new way of working together…
We are pleased to host an engagement session this morning co-led by the Ministry of Education @AlbertaEd. We appreciate Minister Nicolaides @demetriosnAB bringing remarks to member school boards and providing an opportunity for meaningful collaboration. #abed #abtrustees
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A short but wonderful visit with @DianaBatten_ @EPSLancers Music! Leadership students, ELA and automatives- excellence in learning, belonging and connection! Thank you and looking forward to future visits!
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A quick but wonderful visit @eugenecosteschool with @DianaBatten_ An amazing example of @yyCBEdu Spanish Bilingual programs. Learning connections, belonging and data driven decision-making ensuring student success!
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Fantastic to meet new Admin at Haysboro School with MLA @DianaBatten_ Great conversations in support of student success. Thank you @mhowell_cbe for facilitating such a great start to the day! #WeAreCBE #ProudToBeCBE
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So lovely to listen to @CBCEyeopener this am and the shout out to favourite teachers! Here is another opportunity to share our gratitude! #WorldTeachersDay
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It was incredible to accidentally attend this event with daughter @hvclose and reconnect with so many wonderful community changemakers and meet new ones! Stories in community- let’s get political
Quality of Life Report Results 2023. 29% can’t afford healthy food, up from 21% in 2022. 27% eat less food to cut costs. 45% buy less fresh vegetables and fruits. 55% buy less meats, fish and/or other proteins. 57% serve smaller portions. #VitalCity2023
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Today on our school visit, we all commented on how beautifully clean all of the schools were! Thank you!
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Such a delight to visit @yyCBEdu Bridlewood School this am with Calgary Lougheed MLA Eric Bouchard. We learned a lot about the excellence in teaching and learning-including sound walls and the focus on connection. #WeAreCBE #ProudToBeCBE
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Diving in! How about you?
Commissioned by @CalgFoundation, this 7th annual scan looks at a range of current and emerging issues in #Calgary, #Alberta, across #Canada, and beyond, adding context to current events, and illuminating undercurrents and ‘sleeper’ #trends. #futures
https://t.co/NPdoDE1oSX
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