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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 14m

After a holiday, some students will struggle with self-regulation.

They may be experiencing anxiety and other big feelings as they adjust back to a regular school day.

Consistent, predictable routines are key.

Teachers can create a safe landing for our students.

We’ve got this.

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 11h

#CeasefireNow #Sudan

Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 11h

17 children, including a 7 day old baby killed in an attack in North Darfur

UNICEF reports that the attack was on a facility hosting families displaced by the ongoing violence. 21 more children were reportedly injured.#Darfur #Sudan

news.un.org/en/story/202...

17 children reportedly killed in attack on Sudan displacement camp

At least 17 children, including an infant just seven days old, have reportedly been killed in an attack on the Dar al-Arqam Displacement Centre in El Fasher, North Darfur, early on Saturday morning.

news.un.org

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Ximena González @ximenaka.bsky.social · 15h

I began writing this story with a naive question in mind: What do we lose when public education is privatized? A lot, actually.

By following the MAGA playbook, the UCP’s push against public education not only undermines democracy, it jeopardizes the possibility of a better future for all Albertans.

Inside the Right-Wing Attack on Alberta's Public Education | The Tyee

MAGA’s Project 2025 has become a blueprint for undermining Canada’s schools in the name of profit and privilege.

thetyee.ca

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Kitchener Centre NDP Riding Association @kitchenercenndp.bsky.social · 1d

The numbers are actually worse than originally reported. Ontario youth deserve better than a Premier who tells them to simply “look harder”.

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Kitchener Centre NDP Riding Association @kitchenercenndp.bsky.social · 13h

Want to stay connected with the Kitchener Centre NDP Riding Association? Here are our active social media handles, website, and email address.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Kitchener centre NDP is on Threads, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, BlueSky, and can be reached via website: kitchenercentrendp.ca and email: kitcenndp@gmail.com

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 14h

Aprcial = special. 😂

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 16h

Children with special needs are being denied services in #OntEd because Doug Ford has cut education funing and refuses to update the aprcial education funding model to reflect current needs. Kids are suffering.

www.thewhig.com/news/kingsto...

Kingston parent blames underfunding as school services reduced for children with special needs at school

A grade 5 autistic student has had her time with an education assistant (EA) reduced from most of the day to 20 minutes.

www.thewhig.com

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 16h

We don’t speak enough about the actual monetary cost of climate change.

Bentley @bigclimate.bsky.social · 16h

#CostOfClimate #ClimateChange www.weforum.org/stories/2023...

Climate change is costing the world $16 million per hour: study

Climate change costs $16 million per hour in damage, mostly due to extreme weather events. Policymakers should use this data to allocate funds to help countries rebuild.

www.weforum.org

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Spicy Scorpio(Karen) 🏳️‍🌈🪶🧡🇨🇦 @nish57.bsky.social · 22h

We can learn a lot from how Japan nurtures its children thru good food at school.
For too long Canadians have been eating unhealthy americanzied "food".
We as a country really need to change they way we educate our young people about healthy eating.
A healthy population costs less $$

Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 23h

Check out Japan’s school lunch model-it uses fresh, healthy, locally sourced food, uses food prep and clean-up as a learning tool, includes education of families on healthy eating, and lunch is provided for all students regardless of parent income: gcnf.org/how-japan-le...

Shokuiku – How Japan Leverages School Meals as a ‘Living Textbook’ for Lifelong Healthy Eating · GCNF

In June, communities and schools across Japan will participate in “Shokuiku Month,” a nationwide initiative to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of healthy eating and the role school mea...

gcnf.org

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 20h

Yes. We are so far gone that any diversion from the course will now be severely punished, because the cognitive dissonance is simply too much for people to handle.

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 20h

If only there was some way to prevent this… /s

NPR @npr.org · 1d

In South Carolina, more than 150 unvaccinated schoolkids are under quarantine after being exposed to measles. Across the U.S., total case counts could be even higher than the official number. n.pr/4obbfnK

U.S. measles cases continue to climb, with outbreaks across the country

In South Carolina, more than 150 unvaccinated schoolkids are under quarantine after being exposed to measles. Across the U.S., total case counts could be even higher than the official number.

n.pr

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 23h

Check out Japan’s school lunch model-it uses fresh, healthy, locally sourced food, uses food prep and clean-up as a learning tool, includes education of families on healthy eating, and lunch is provided for all students regardless of parent income: gcnf.org/how-japan-le...

Shokuiku – How Japan Leverages School Meals as a ‘Living Textbook’ for Lifelong Healthy Eating · GCNF

In June, communities and schools across Japan will participate in “Shokuiku Month,” a nationwide initiative to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of healthy eating and the role school mea...

gcnf.org

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 23h

Teacher here. I have seen significant learning and attention/focus needs, along with self-regulation needs and impulsivity in the classroom. Also an increase in speech-language delays and fine motor delays. I’ve also seen a decrease in the ability of many staff to learn and retain new information.

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 1d

I don’t know who needs to read this tonight… but please be gentle with yourself.

Keep going.

Nurture yourself like you would anybody else going through something this hard.

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Thanksgiving to all who are celebrating today.

Sending extra love to those who are encountering their first holiday without a loved one.

Grief is all of that love with nowhere to go… and it hurts.

Be gentle with yourself today. Feel what you need to feel.

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 1d

LOL favourote= favourite

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 1d

Quick tips for using inclusive visuals here: youtu.be/-9ykdSXar6s?...

Using Inclusive Visuals

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 1d

Looking for inclusive visuals that represent the populations you serve for posters, newsletters, social media content, and websites?

Here is my list of favourote places to get FREE visuals that you use without breaking copyright!

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FREE Online Visuals

Finding Inclusive Visuals Online TIP: Choose visuals that do not require attribution when possible, to keep things simple. Images that are licensed as public domain do not require any citation. For...

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, and the number of people screaming that they don’t want their tax dollars paying for other people’s kids to eat is astounding. I honestly thought that feeding hungry children would be something that everyone could agree on.

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 1d

Children who are fed are children who can focus and learn in school.

Children who are fed are children who can grow up to one day care for others in their communities.

One day all of us will need someone to care for us.

Feed the children.

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 1d

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 1d

“The solution isn’t cutting trustees,” she says. “It’s properly funding schools so they don’t have to keep making cutbacks to balance the budget. Every year it’s cuts, cuts, cuts — when what we need is investment.”
www.orilliamatters.com/local-news/d... #OntEd

Do we need school trustees? Advocates weigh in on reform proposal

‘Once you remove trustees, you remove local accountability. That paves the way for privatized education,' warns public education advocate

www.orilliamatters.com

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 2d

Just finished watching “Famous Last Words: Dr. Jane Goodall” on Netflix.

Such a strong, intelligent advocate and activist… she led with gentleness, optimism, and hope.

What a gift for her to be able to leave this final message for the world.

a quote by jane goodall that says what you do makes a difference

Alt: a quote by jane goodall that says what you do makes a difference

media.tenor.com

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 2d

I am cautiously optimistic about the National School Food program announcement.

Our existing program of ten cents per day to feed school children in Ontario has not adequately fed my starving students.

With unemployment rates climbing, we need this more than ever.

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 2d

Your alt text rocks.

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