Theresa
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math & science teacher; rural dweller; equestrian; wrestler; cattle rancher; happily married 💚; all tweets my own
Saskatchewan, Canada
Joined November 2012
I have more gum ready for those that choose to not stand! #TryAndFindOut
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Let’s go Blue Jays fans! We need you to bring the energy tonight! If I see someone sitting I will throw gum at you! #TryAndFindOut
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Authentically masculine men are the ones women feel consistently safe around. It has absolutely nothing to do with being jacked up on roids. Real masculinity is understated but when you are in the room with a capable man who has unshakable strength of character, you feel it.
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UNREAL 4th quarter What a steal
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Economic war and #GovtofSK comes out swinging with "we not buying your booze!" #TradeWar2025 #whattf
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That was 1 fight every 3 seconds, if you're keeping score 🤯🫣 Is it 1987 again? #fournationscup
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Reminder- the only reason families and divisions have needed to access Jordan’s Principle grants for educational supports is because @skgov hasn’t adequately funded public education for the last decade. https://t.co/qpn7ktcqWn
ctvnews.ca
Dozens of educational assistants (EAs) in Saskatoon public schools are losing their contracts after the division said it did not receive expected federal funding to cover the positions.
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“I’m an inquiry based student centered teacher. Now please watch me show you how to do this.”
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In 1986, a young comedian walked off stage at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club and vowed never to perform again. That same year, he was diagnosed with cancer. His name was Norm Macdonald, and his story would change comedy forever. Here's what happened:
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In response to declining international test scores, Saskatchewan plans to bring back provincial testing.
fraserinstitute.org
The province's students are now more than two grade levels behind in math and reading compared to 20 years ago.
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I’d like to hear more principals replace, “She needs to work on her behavior management” with “I need to support her better so she can spend less time managing behavior and more time teaching.”
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One cause of grade inflation: If a student who *can’t even read* is given an A for the semester, it will go unnoticed. There will be no repercussions for a teacher. If that same student is given an F, you will have to justify it, potentially even be pressured to change it.
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This can't be said too often or more emphatically. A huge mistake made by the right is making enemies of teachers who, in the main, aren't radicals seeking to indoctrinate kids. They're ordinary men and women who want to do a decent job and make a difference for kids.
@AAC0519 The teachers I met this week are amazing and truly want to just teach. They’re frustrated by the lack of support from admins, poor quality curriculum, & vague standards. I’m thankful @FreedomFdtn is working on their behalf for representation & proud to provide resources through
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Then, in the next breath, complaining that schools need to allow parents their rights. Good sir and good ma'am, we would like nothing more than for you to parent your child. This includes teaching them to boil an egg and manage personal finances.
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