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The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · 7d

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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

The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · 9d

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

The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · 9d

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The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · 26d

Excellent series. Also, as you mention, very sad too.

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The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · 27d

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.

thelearningbar.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · Sep 8

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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The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · Aug 28

With the Confident Learners Literacy Program, you'll see clear, visible gains in literacy and renewed confidence across your schools!
Learn more: thelearningbar.com/confident-le...

#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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The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · Aug 26

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.

www.oecd.org/en/publicati...

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...

www.oecd.org

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The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · Aug 25

"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.
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
@albertateachers.bsky.social @bctf.bsky.social

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.

www.edweek.org

The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · Aug 6

Prepping already?! Check out the next podcast in the series!!
@albertateachers.bsky.social @bctf.bsky.social @mbteachers.bsky.social @otffeo.bsky.social @etfoeducators.bsky.social @peitf.bsky.social

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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.

sharedteaching.com

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The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · Jul 18

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.

sharedteaching.com

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The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · Jun 23

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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The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · Jun 20

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.

sharedteaching.com

The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · Jun 20

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

The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · Jun 18

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!

www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-a-reward-system-can-build-a-homework-habit-heres-how/2023/03

A Reward System Can Build a Homework Habit. Here's How (Opinion)

Students can try these ideas to see what works for them.

www.edweek.org

The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · Jun 13

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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The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · Jun 6

Are you seeking a structured approach to literacy instruction that complements and builds upon educators’ existing teaching skills?
thelearningbar.com/professional-learning-main/professional-learning-systematic-reading-instruction/systematic-reading-instruction-collaborate/

The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · Jun 5

This seems like a great toolkit to guide districts looking to incorporate AI into their processes!

DavidPBLRoss @davidpblross.bsky.social · Jun 5

AI Toolkit for School Districts via @commonsenseED docs.google.com/presentation... #EduSky #EduSkyAI #TLSky #EdTech #AIinEducation #aisky #ai #artificialintelligence

Common Sense AI Toolkit for School Districts 2025

AI Toolkit for School Districts A district-focused roadmap for thoughtful AI planning

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The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · Jun 3

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

The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · Jun 2

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

The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · May 29

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!

The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · May 28

🕵️‍♂️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!
edutopia.org/article/teaching-students-recognize-misinformation-online

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.

edutopia.org

The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · May 27

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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The Learning Bar @thelearningbar.com · May 23

There is a lot of fear around AI in education right now. This educator is excited about the future. See what he has to say.

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