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RexLibris @rexlibris.bsky.social · 9h

Knack isn't a great candidate but he's a damn sight better than Cartmell or Walters.

Saw a poster for Jaffer earlier with the line "Freeze the Greed" which is rich bc as mayor he's the sort who would reduce red tape by letting anyone applying for permits pay him $5K for the go-ahead on whatever.

Polling Canada @canadianpolling.bsky.social · 10h

Edmonton - Mayoral Polling:

Knack: 41%
Cartmell: 21%
Mohammad: 10%
Walters: 10%
Jaffer: 7%
Caterina: 6%

Janet Brown/Trend Research / Oct 8, 2025 / n=1000 / Online

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Ed Zitron @edzitron.com · 3d

AI has lost the dunce vote. It’s over

Nate Silver
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I'm just one person, and my programming needs are somewhat unusual (building various kinds of statistical forecasting models). But I'm just not seeing the consistent productivity gains from LLMs that I would have expected if you'd asked me 6 months ago.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 4d

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

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John Nelson @jlnelson.bsky.social · 5d

I can accept that there might not be a significant difference in student achievement when talking about the difference between high school class sizes of 28 and 36 but the impact on effective teaching changes when class sizes become extreme. This year I am teaching a class of 41. (Exceeds room size)

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John Nelson @jlnelson.bsky.social · 5d

Class sizes have grown so that the physical space of my classroom does not allow for some of the learning activities that I incorporated into my practice. There are little things like chromebook carts only have 36 not 37, my cell phone holder only has 36 slots not 37.

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Dave Cournoyer 🇨🇦 @daveberta.bsky.social · 5d

👀 Breaking the ATA and making membership in the union optional for teachers are actual official UCP policies that were enthusiastically passed by delegates at the party’s convention last year in Red Deer.

daveberta.substack.com/p/teachers-o...

Teachers on strike in Alberta!

More than 51,000 teachers launched the largest strike the history of their profession in Alberta

daveberta.substack.com

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John Nelson @jlnelson.bsky.social · 5d

To our American friends: remember to aim to meet the 3.5% rule en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3.5%25_....

No kings day Oct 18

John Nelson @jlnelson.bsky.social · 6d

Sorta reminds me of Matthew 6:5-6

Matt. 6:5-6 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.”

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John Nelson @jlnelson.bsky.social · 6d

Vicious compliance.(?)

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Canadian In Alberta @canadianinalberta.bsky.social · 6d

Love it
I can't wait to sign

But what I love the most is that regular Albertans are using Smith's pro-separatist legislation against her

#ableg

Janet French @jantafrench.bsky.social · 7d

Elections Alberta has approved a citizen-initiated petition application to gather signatures in support of the proposal to end public funding to independent/private schools.

Calgary teacher Alicia Taylor says she brought it forward because it could help improve funding for public schools. #AbEd

Alberta teacher prompts petition on province's private school funding | CBC News

If high school chemistry teacher Alicia Taylor gets her wish, Albertans will vote in a referendum on whether to end public funding for independent schools.

www.cbc.ca

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 7d

WOW!

Alberta just got another approved referendum petition!

And this one calls for the practice of funding private schools with public money to be put to an end!

During the teachers strike!

Strap in Alberta, we’re going on a ride!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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John Nelson @jlnelson.bsky.social · 7d

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John Nelson @jlnelson.bsky.social · 8d

McDavid will get a very appreciative ovation from Oilers fans on opening night.

Hey wait, when Danielle said that no one gets to settle for more than 12…(?!?)

John Nelson @jlnelson.bsky.social · 8d

Great tip. I just put one on hold at Edmonton public Library to try in my classroom once we are back!

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John Nelson @jlnelson.bsky.social · 8d

Good video reminder: Increasing Class size and poor infrastructure 📈 have direct connection to poor air quality and lowered learning outcomes for students.📉

Another reason why the Alberta government should be reminded to improve the investment in public education.

#abed #ableg

MJ Nabuurs @mjnabuurs.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you, @ukhadds.bsky.social @cleanair4kids.bsky.social!

youtu.be/CGjcvfTD5SQ?...

Why Clean Air in Schools is Important

YouTube video by Al Haddrell

youtu.be

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Mark Ungrin @mark-ungrin.bsky.social · 9d

One of my kids' classes a couple years ago had CO2 well into the cognitive impairment range. Bad for a bunch of reasons, but it *looks like* the teacher is just really bad at their job, because all the kids do poorly just in that one class. Boards seem to fix-then-test ("all our tests are OK") too.

Mark Ungrin @mark-ungrin.bsky.social · Dec 13

Here's what bad air quality alone does to mental function (not counting long COVID etc, just rebreathing air in a poorly ventilated space like a school bus, and only up to 2,500 ppm). Even with qualified drivers that endangers our kids.

Source: ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/...

A plot of cognitive impairment resulting from elevated CO2 levels (from this paper: https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/ehp.1104789), showing a small trend towards worse performance already at 1,000 ppm CO2 in comparison to 600 ppm, and dramatically worse performance (reaching the "dysfunctional" level in the categories of Initiative, Information usage, Breadth of approach and Basic strategy) at 2,500 ppm. This is perhaps not surprising as these levels would rarely be encountered when our ancestors lived outdoors.

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Sean @seandunn.bsky.social · 9d

Class sizes, core subjects metro school boards, until the UCP stopped measuring in 2019.

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John Nelson @jlnelson.bsky.social · 9d

Seriously. It was 28C in my classroom in the early days of September. In February, if I leave my lunch on the shelf next to the exterior wall, it will freeze. The hallways are more crowded between every single class than the concourse at the old Rexall place or the Saddledome. Priorities.(!?!)

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 9d

Wow #yyc!

(Pics by Kelly Hofer FB)

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed

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John Nelson @jlnelson.bsky.social · 9d

My colleagues and I are worried about the future of public education in Alberta. This year my smallest class is 36 students and, for the first time in 20 yrs of teaching, I have a class of more than 40. The speed limit around the school is 30. The class size limit should be 30 as well. #ableg #abed

Image stating that I am teaching a class with 41 students. Our kids deserve better.

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Jeff Samsonow @jeffsamsonow.bsky.social · 9d

One of the biggest rallies in a long time at the #ableg! I think teachers have some support.

A large crowd of people, many wearing red for ed(ucation) fill the plaza in front of the Alberta Legislature.

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M A Shane @mindfultalk.bsky.social · 9d

#UCP pay attention.
Fund overcrowded classrooms. Get our tax dollars out of PRIVATE schools.

Stop talking -
MAGA shite about “parental choice” & “vouchers”. #ableg #abed #abpoli #cndpoli

K a s s i e D e e @kassiedee.bsky.social · 9d

Stand with Alberta teachers!
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John Nelson @jlnelson.bsky.social · 9d

Parents, teachers and students are here at the Legislature sending a message. We stand for the future of public education. #ableg

Rally for public education at the Alberta legislature

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 12d

Looks like #YEG is making sure that Edmontonians have the opportunity to show their support for teachers as well!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #ABED

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 11d

With no apparent public apology from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for completely fabricating a story about a child and his parents…

It seemed like a good time to re-up her philosophy on how to deal with mistakes and accountability.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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