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Want practical ways to create culturally safe schools and centre Indigenous perspectives?

This free webinar introduces the Spiral of Inquiry, a proven framework to help deepen relationships, elevate student voice, and lead change.

18 November. 12:00 EST
Register here: https://ow.ly/NV1u50Xf9Yb
October 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Don't miss it!

From Insight to Impact: Amplifying Student Voice for Real Change

Discover how photovoice + student surveys = deeper insights & real school improvement.

Join us on October 15th at 1:30 AST

🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/px8e50X3Wve

#StudentVoice #EquityInSchools
October 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Today we wear orange to honour survivors, remember the children lost, and commit to truth and reconciliation. At The Learning Bar, we believe every child matters, and every voice deserves to be heard.

#OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #TheLearningBar
September 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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September 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Register now for our Roundtable Discussion! 15 October, 12.30 EST.

Student voice isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the key to real change.

Learn how photovoice + perception data = deeper insights, stronger engagement, and more inclusive schools.

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September 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Today is #LiteracyDay! Literacy opens doors to learning and opportunity, yet 4 in 10 kids still aren’t reaching basic reading levels. This International Literacy Day 2025, let’s support teachers who help every child discover the power of reading. ow.ly/27Jl50WT9EV
International Literacy Day
8 September
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September 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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With the Confident Learners Literacy Program, you'll see clear, visible gains in literacy and renewed confidence across your schools!
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#EarlyLiteracy #EdLeadership #ReadingSuccess
Confident Learners Program Literacy Intervention
Spanning three years the Confident Learners Program provides an explicit and structured approach to systematic reading instruction.
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August 28, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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The future of education is being shaped by powerful global forces—economic shifts, conflict, migration, AI, health, and climate change. These trends don’t just affect societies at large, they directly impact our schools, teachers, and students.

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Trends Shaping Education 2025
Did you ever wonder how rising inequality and polarisation will shape education? Or how advances in artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and other technologies could transform teaching and learni...
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August 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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"Focus on prioritizing joy for your mental health and making serious time in your busy schedules to spend it with the people you love and do what makes your hearts happy." - Great quote from @edweek.org.
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Healthy Work-Life Boundaries: 4 Tips for Teachers (Opinion)
Here’s how to start planning now for taking care of yourself this school year, from a former teacher.
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August 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Prepping already?! Check out the next podcast in the series!!
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Best Advice for New Teachers: Summer Edition - Shared Teaching
Calling all brand new teachers! This episode is my best advice for teachers to do during summer to be ready for back to school.
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August 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Summer is your secret weapon. ☀️ Use this time to prep your mindset, routines & classroom vision before the school year begins.
Practical tips + podcast recs for first-year teachers from @SharedTeaching : sharedteaching.com/advice-for-first-year-teachers

#NewTeacher #SummerPD #BackToSchool
Advice for First Year Teachers: Spring Edition - Shared Teaching
You’ve almost made it to the end of the school year! This time of year is filled with its own challenges but read on for my advice for first year teachers in the spring.
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July 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Learn about the power of “Explicit Instruction” from Dr. Willms, founder of The Learning Bar. Strong guidance has been found to be very effective and complements discovery learning nicely. bit.ly/40r8QL3
Insights Symposium - Learn About the Power of “Explicit Instruction” from Dr. Willms.
Learn About the Power of “Explicit Instruction” from Dr. Willms.
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June 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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New teacher gearing up for your first classroom in September? This podcast covers everything you need to know before your first day! sharedteaching.com/best-advice-...

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Best Advice for New Teachers: Summer Edition - Shared Teaching
Calling all brand new teachers! This episode is my best advice for teachers to do during summer to be ready for back to school.
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June 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Don't miss the 2025 CASSA Conference! Join leaders from across Canada.🗓️ 3-5 July, 2025 📍 St. John's, Nfl Register: site.pheedloop.com/event/CASSA2... @bcpvpa.bsky.social @opcouncil.bsky.social @govnl.bsky.social @caflnetwork.bsky.social elanontario.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Looking to help students stick to homework routines next school year?

Education Week explains how pairing consistency with simple rewards can turn effort into habit!

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A Reward System Can Build a Homework Habit. Here's How (Opinion)
Students can try these ideas to see what works for them.
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June 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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In a world where children are interacting more and more online, learn how some schools support their students in evaluating online information.
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Teaching Elementary Students How to Evaluate Information They Find Online
Teachers can show students how to thrive in a connected world and use digital tools safely and effectively.
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June 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Are you seeking a structured approach to literacy instruction that complements and builds upon educators’ existing teaching skills?
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June 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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This seems like a great toolkit to guide districts looking to incorporate AI into their processes!
June 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Tired of spending countless hours on surveys? OurSCHOOL streamlines the process with intuitive tools, expert support, and ready-to-use templates.

🔹 Easy to use
🔹 Saves time
🔹 Expert-backed

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#Education #EdTech #Studentvoice #OurSCHOOL
June 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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June is National Indigenous History Month.

We encourage you to explore Indigenous-led initiatives and resources across Canada. Read, listen, donate, share. Every action counts.

Let’s keep learning and moving forward together. 🧡

#IndigenousHistoryMonth #EveryChildMatters
June 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Struggling with school climate surveys?

DIY tools can drain time & resources, leaving you with unclear data & little direction.

🔍 OurSCHOOL simplifies the process.

✅ Save time & effort
✅ Meet compliance standards
✅ Drive real change with meaningful data

Join schools across Canada!
May 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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🕵️‍♂️Want your students to become better digital detectives?
Check out this Edutopia article on how to guide them through spotting misinformation and thinking critically online.
Perfect for the modern classroom!
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Teaching Elementary Students How to Evaluate Information They Find Online
Teachers can show students how to thrive in a connected world and use digital tools safely and effectively.
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May 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Hear Karen Power, Leadership Development Consultant at The Learning Bar, outline how effective leaders stay focused on the right work. bit.ly/3tVwaUZ
#educators #influentialleaders #learntoread
Effective leaders stay focused on the right work: Karen Power, Leadership Development Consultant
Insights Symposium - Effective leaders stay focused on the right work: Karen Power, Leadership Development Consultant
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May 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM