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Marianne A. Larsen @mariannelarsen.bsky.social · 14d

The Ontario provincial government has taken over 5 school
Boards and is now talking about eliminating locally elected school board trustees and centralizing all power in the hands of the govt. That’s not good for democracy and for our schools.

Marianne A. Larsen @mariannelarsen.bsky.social · Sep 7

Woke up early on Friday to do 6 live interviews on @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social about #schoolboards, the #bill33 power grab & my @theconversation.com article. Here’s the link to the CBC London Morning with Andrew Brown interview: Is ditching school trustees a good idea? www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Marianne A. Larsen @mariannelarsen.bsky.social · Sep 5

Really enjoyed talking with Andrew Brown @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social this morning about Ontario school boards. London Morning with Andrew Brown: Is ditching school trustees a good idea? www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Marianne A. Larsen @mariannelarsen.bsky.social · Sep 5

Check out my article published today in @theconversation.com “Attacks on school boards threaten local democracy” theconversation.com/attacks-on-s...

Attacks on school boards threaten local democracy

A brief look at the history of elected school boards in Canada shows how the powers and responsibilities of elected school board trustees have been eroded considerably.

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Marianne A. Larsen @mariannelarsen.bsky.social · Aug 15

Check out my recent blog on the @tvdsb deficit and why it increased so much in 2024-25. Stay tuned for pt 2 where I discuss chronic underfunding of public education in Ontario. mariannelarsen.ca/my-blog/f/bl...

THE RISING TVDSB DEFICIT (2024-2025)

On July 28th, the London Free Press ran an article entitled, “Minister blasts trustees as London-area school board's red ink swells” which stated that the Thames Valley District School Board’s deficit...

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Marianne A. Larsen @mariannelarsen.bsky.social · Aug 8

Great convo with @craigneedles.bsky.social about the @tvdsb.bsky.social this afternoon. Good opportunity to clarify who exactly is responsible for the growing deficit at the TVDSB since it was put under supervision by the Ministry of Education.

Craig Needles @craigneedles.bsky.social · Aug 7

My first post-vestibular neuritis podcast!

Talked about the TVDSB going under provincial supervision with former trustee Marianne Larsen.

Got into what she regrets, what role the province played in the budget mess and more.

#ldnont

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Craig Needles Podcast Episode 392: Ousted TVDSB Trustee On Ford Government’s School Board Take Over

Some former TVDSB trustees are speaking out after the province turfed them due to financial irregularities at the board. Was poor financial planning from the province to blame for the board’s red ink?...

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David #ArmsEmbargoNow! Heap @davidheap.bsky.social · Jun 4

Please listen to & share what retired @westernu.bsky.social Education prof Dr. @mariannelarsen.bsky.social , whose research focussed on internationalization in post-secondary ed, has to say about #Navitas : important truths that #UWO Provost doesn't want you to know. @westerngazette.bsky.social ‪

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Peggy Sattler @peggysattlerndp.bsky.social · Jun 6

Privatization has no place in Ontario’s post-secondary system. The Ontario government must permanently increase base funding so our universities will never be vulnerable to these companies again. I urge Western University to say no to Navitas. #NoNavitasUWO @uwofa1.bsky.social

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Marianne A. Larsen @mariannelarsen.bsky.social · May 3

lfpress.com/news/local-n... The rest of my statement: Above all, I remain committed to all TVDSB students & their families.Once the Ministry appointed supervisor finishes their work, I look forward to returning to the TVDSB to continue my responsibilities to support student achievement & well-being.

Some Thames Valley trustees staying put while supervisor runs show

Some trustees with the Thames Valley District school board say they're staying put even with a diminished role and no pay cheque

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Marianne A. Larsen @mariannelarsen.bsky.social · May 3

Inspiring change makers in the world today: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Grassroots activists who took on corruption and corporate power share 2025 Goldman prize

Seven winners of environmental prize include Amazonian river campaigner and Tunisian who fought against organised waste trafficking

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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · Feb 9

“Ontario has effectively reduced per-student funding by $1,500 since the 2018-19 fiscal year.

Today, classrooms across Ontario have 4,990 fewer educators.”

A manufactured crisis right out of the Con playbook.

Don’t give Doug 4 more years to keep destroying public ed.

#OntEd
#OnPoli
#EduSky

JanFromTheBruce 🍁 @janfromthebruce.bsky.social · Feb 9

In education, the government used accounting techniques to mask significant cuts to classroom resources. The province has effectively reduced per-student funding by $1,500 since the 2018-19 fiscal year. #EduSky 🍎 #WellBeing #Onpoli #Election2025 www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

Ontario has the lowest levels of well-being of any Canadian province | CCPA

Provincial elections are coming in Ontario on February 27, and so far the public debate has overwhelmingly focused on the threat of tariffs from the United States. But there’s another crisis brewing i...

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Marianne A. Larsen @mariannelarsen.bsky.social · Jan 29

This looks like a very interesting article. I can’t wait to read it.

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Marianne A. Larsen @mariannelarsen.bsky.social · Jan 29

This is so true. There just isn’t enough money to meet the growing needs in our schools. Funding per pupil has not kept up with inflation.

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Marianne A. Larsen @mariannelarsen.bsky.social · Jan 29

Happy Lunar New Year everyone. Wishing you all a year full of joy and fulfilment!

Marianne A. Larsen @mariannelarsen.bsky.social · Jan 20

“I am deeply concerned about any loss of #TVDSB students to our co-terminus boards. We have an excellent school board with school staff that work tirelessly to support student achievement and well-being. We can to support and retain students in our system.”
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Why are there so many non-Catholic students in London's Catholic high schools? | CBC News

Nearly half of students in Grade 9 at the region's Catholic high schools didn't go to a London District Catholic School Board elementary school, data obtained by CBC News shows.

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Marianne A. Larsen @mariannelarsen.bsky.social · Jan 17

Goal #3 if elected CIES VP: Taking seriously the challenges and crises our world is facing including conflicts, growing inequalities, pandemics, & the climate crisis. We urgently need conversations and actions to create the future(s) of the CIES considering these challenges.

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Marianne A. Larsen @mariannelarsen.bsky.social · Jan 17

Goal #2 if elected CIES VP: Promoting social justice & solidarity by advocating for & amplifying marginalized voices within & beyond our society. Listening to those whose voices not normally be heard/valued & promoting inclusion for all to participate in CIES events.

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Marianne A. Larsen @mariannelarsen.bsky.social · Jan 17

Goal #1 if elected as CIES VP: Providing opportunities for members to engage in productive dialogue within our increasingly polarized world. Working with all members to advance our common, interconnected aims. Supporting collaborations across ed’l sectors, disciplines, etc.

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Marianne A. Larsen @mariannelarsen.bsky.social · Jan 17

Running to serve as the VP of the Comparative & International Education Society, my scholarly home for 20+years. Will post my goals here. Www.cies.us

Comparative and International Education Society | CIES

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Marianne A. Larsen @mariannelarsen.bsky.social · Jan 17

In the press again (with that awful photo of me :( lfpress.com/category/new...

London Free Press

Keep up with what's happening in and around London. We bring you the latest stories, news and headlines to your fingertips.

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Michele Schweisfurth @mschweisfurth.bsky.social · Dec 4

I was never on Twitter and so I am still getting used to having followers who I don't know personally. Hello! If anyone wants to know my general perspective on pedagogy internationally, here is a link to a recent keynote at the British Educational Research Association: www.bera.ac.uk/media/keynot...