Lindsay 👩🏻🏫🇨🇦
@walkersclass.bsky.social
She/her. I’m a junior high ELA teacher in small town Alberta, living in Treaty 7. I’m huge fan of YA lit and Taylor Swift. Cat lover.
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Lindsay 👩🏻🏫🇨🇦
@walkersclass.bsky.social
· Jan 31
Here is my thread to track all of my reading adventures in 2025. #BookSky #Reading #Books #LindsayLibrary
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In a year-end interview, Premier Danielle Smith says her government used the notwithstanding clause to impose a new contract onto teachers because gov't worried an arbitrator would impose pupil-teacher ratios, as teachers said they wanted
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #AbEd #AbLeg
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #AbEd #AbLeg
Q&A: Why Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government imposed a teachers' contract | CBC News
In a year-end interview, Premier Danielle Smith talks about government decisions during the teachers' contract dispute and where she sees public education heading in Alberta.
www.cbc.ca
December 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
In a year-end interview, Premier Danielle Smith says her government used the notwithstanding clause to impose a new contract onto teachers because gov't worried an arbitrator would impose pupil-teacher ratios, as teachers said they wanted
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #AbEd #AbLeg
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #AbEd #AbLeg
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Your local librarian here to say that it’s great if you read lots of books this year, alright if you read barely anything, that audiobooks, romance and graphic novels are all valid formats and genres, and that some authors suck but we’re still not stopping you from reading them.
December 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Your local librarian here to say that it’s great if you read lots of books this year, alright if you read barely anything, that audiobooks, romance and graphic novels are all valid formats and genres, and that some authors suck but we’re still not stopping you from reading them.
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It’s been a frosty December in Alberta. Past winters have seen grid alerts warning of possible blackouts — so will there be enough electricity to cook the tofurkey this year? And what causes grid alerts in the first place? @drewanderson.bsky.social digs in: thenarwhal.ca/alberta-grid...
Grid alerts — threats to Alberta’s electricity system, explained | The Narwhal
Here’s what you need to know about threats to Alberta’s electricity grid
thenarwhal.ca
December 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
It’s been a frosty December in Alberta. Past winters have seen grid alerts warning of possible blackouts — so will there be enough electricity to cook the tofurkey this year? And what causes grid alerts in the first place? @drewanderson.bsky.social digs in: thenarwhal.ca/alberta-grid...
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From our bookshelves to yours, it’s The Narwhal’s 2025 reading list. These are the books our staff read in 2025 that reflected our work — or led us to think about it in new ways. Happy reading! 📚 thenarwhal.ca/the-narwhal-...
What we’re reading: 2025 book list | The Narwhal
A look back at the books we read this year that reflected our work at The Narwhal — or changed the way we thought about it
thenarwhal.ca
December 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
From our bookshelves to yours, it’s The Narwhal’s 2025 reading list. These are the books our staff read in 2025 that reflected our work — or led us to think about it in new ways. Happy reading! 📚 thenarwhal.ca/the-narwhal-...
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Skate Canada has been an international leader for inclusion in sport. The Alberta government and others would be wise to learn from their example not attack it.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
How Skate Canada pushed for inclusion in the years leading up to stance on Alberta's transgender policy | CBC News
Skate Canada’s move as the first sports federation to announce it will no longer hold major events in Alberta due to the province’s legislation on transgender people's participation in sports did not ...
www.cbc.ca
December 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Skate Canada has been an international leader for inclusion in sport. The Alberta government and others would be wise to learn from their example not attack it.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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After protests from members of the community The Maryland Board of Education restored Mike Curato's Flamer to schools in the state!
Maryland Board of Education Restores 'Flamer' to School Libraries
After Community Protests
icv2.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
After protests from members of the community The Maryland Board of Education restored Mike Curato's Flamer to schools in the state!
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Skate Canada won’t host Alberta events due to sports gender law
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Skate Canada won’t host Alberta events due to sports gender law
Skate Canada says it won’t host national and international-level events in Alberta, citing provincial law that restricts transgender athletes from participating in female-only sport divisions.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 16, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Skate Canada won’t host Alberta events due to sports gender law
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
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The Narwhal has become a leading publication covering energy and environment issues in Canada — thanks to the nearly 10,000 extraordinary people who give each year.
Help us keep proving the naysayers wrong. Donations make twice the difference through Dec. 31.
thenarwhal.ca/double-up
Help us keep proving the naysayers wrong. Donations make twice the difference through Dec. 31.
thenarwhal.ca/double-up
December 9, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The Narwhal has become a leading publication covering energy and environment issues in Canada — thanks to the nearly 10,000 extraordinary people who give each year.
Help us keep proving the naysayers wrong. Donations make twice the difference through Dec. 31.
thenarwhal.ca/double-up
Help us keep proving the naysayers wrong. Donations make twice the difference through Dec. 31.
thenarwhal.ca/double-up
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Want classroom-ready takeaways from the most important education research of the year?
We broke down 10 standout studies exploring AI’s impact on student writing, reinforcing the value of student-teacher relationships, and more. 📊👇
#EdResearch #EduSky
We broke down 10 standout studies exploring AI’s impact on student writing, reinforcing the value of student-teacher relationships, and more. 📊👇
#EdResearch #EduSky
The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2025
We’re back with our roundup of the most insightful studies of the year, from the power of brain breaks to groundbreaking research on AI, cell phones, and handwriting in the classroom.
edut.to
December 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Want classroom-ready takeaways from the most important education research of the year?
We broke down 10 standout studies exploring AI’s impact on student writing, reinforcing the value of student-teacher relationships, and more. 📊👇
#EdResearch #EduSky
We broke down 10 standout studies exploring AI’s impact on student writing, reinforcing the value of student-teacher relationships, and more. 📊👇
#EdResearch #EduSky
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Alberta government awarded PR firm sole-source $200K contract to run education campaign to sway public opinion during teachers' battle
www.townandcountrytoday.com/beyond-local...
www.townandcountrytoday.com/beyond-local...
Alberta government hires PR firm during teacher strike! 🤯
Read the full story and comment on TownAndCountryToday.com
www.townandcountrytoday.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Alberta government awarded PR firm sole-source $200K contract to run education campaign to sway public opinion during teachers' battle
www.townandcountrytoday.com/beyond-local...
www.townandcountrytoday.com/beyond-local...
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Alberta teachers reported a 25 percentage point drop in feeling valued by government since 2018, the steepest decline worldwide.
Results from OECD’s Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) 2024 can be found at abteach.cc/TALIS2024
Results from OECD’s Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) 2024 can be found at abteach.cc/TALIS2024
December 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Alberta teachers reported a 25 percentage point drop in feeling valued by government since 2018, the steepest decline worldwide.
Results from OECD’s Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) 2024 can be found at abteach.cc/TALIS2024
Results from OECD’s Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) 2024 can be found at abteach.cc/TALIS2024
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I concluded this weeks ago. They didn't hide it.
The UCP didn't have to use the notwithstanding clause. They wanted to, in order to avoid an arbitration process they knew they'd lose.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
The UCP didn't have to use the notwithstanding clause. They wanted to, in order to avoid an arbitration process they knew they'd lose.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
Alberta used notwithstanding clause to avoid costly arbitration with teachers, infrastructure minister says
Alberta infrastructure minister says the province invoked the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back was due to cost.
edmontonjournal.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I concluded this weeks ago. They didn't hide it.
The UCP didn't have to use the notwithstanding clause. They wanted to, in order to avoid an arbitration process they knew they'd lose.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
The UCP didn't have to use the notwithstanding clause. They wanted to, in order to avoid an arbitration process they knew they'd lose.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
December 2, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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Bill 9 is unscientific and immoral. It does nothing to protect children. It is only designed to hurt them by denying doctor supported life saving care.
Kill Bill 9, not our children.
Kill Bill 9, not our children.
November 27, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Bill 9 is unscientific and immoral. It does nothing to protect children. It is only designed to hurt them by denying doctor supported life saving care.
Kill Bill 9, not our children.
Kill Bill 9, not our children.
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Warm fuzzies when kids that go to my school that I don’t even teach run up to me at the local library to say hi 🥰
November 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Warm fuzzies when kids that go to my school that I don’t even teach run up to me at the local library to say hi 🥰
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Danielle Smith has already used the notwithstanding clause to remove workers', parents', and patients' rights to choose.
It's not hard to see where the road is leading. The UCP has given a roadmap, for those who need the help.
It's not hard to see where the road is leading. The UCP has given a roadmap, for those who need the help.
November 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Danielle Smith has already used the notwithstanding clause to remove workers', parents', and patients' rights to choose.
It's not hard to see where the road is leading. The UCP has given a roadmap, for those who need the help.
It's not hard to see where the road is leading. The UCP has given a roadmap, for those who need the help.
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Students protest Bill 9. Then, at least 1,000 activists, advocates and supporters rally downtown
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
November 21, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Students protest Bill 9. Then, at least 1,000 activists, advocates and supporters rally downtown
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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And here’s the TL;DR video version: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Just how “new” is the Alberta government promise of 3,000 new teachers? #AbEd #AbLeg
Just how “new” is the Alberta government promise of 3,000 new teachers? #AbEd #AbLeg
What does a promise to hire 3,000 new Alberta teachers really mean?
The Alberta government promised to hire 3,000 more teachers during the recent strike. Some critics say the pledge is misleading.
www.cbc.ca
November 15, 2025 at 5:52 AM
And here’s the TL;DR video version: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Just how “new” is the Alberta government promise of 3,000 new teachers? #AbEd #AbLeg
Just how “new” is the Alberta government promise of 3,000 new teachers? #AbEd #AbLeg
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The Alberta government says it will pay for 3,000 more teachers over three years to ease a classroom crunch.
But the money didn't come as a result of the strike. It was already in last spring's budget before the Alberta teachers' walked off the job. #AbLeg #AbEd
But the money didn't come as a result of the strike. It was already in last spring's budget before the Alberta teachers' walked off the job. #AbLeg #AbEd
The Alberta government promised to pay for 3,000 more teachers. Some educators say the promise is deceptive | CBC News
When the Alberta government legislated a swift end to October’s provincial teachers’ strike, it pledged to pay for 3,000 more teaching positions during the next three school years. But what wasn't mad...
www.cbc.ca
November 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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On #RemembranceDay, we remember and show gratitude to those who have served and continue to serve Canada at home, across borders, and overseas.
We will not forget the service, courage, and sacrifice of our veterans. 🌺
#VeteransWeek
veterans.gc.ca/en/remembran...
We will not forget the service, courage, and sacrifice of our veterans. 🌺
#VeteransWeek
veterans.gc.ca/en/remembran...
Remembrance Day & Veterans' Week | Veterans Affairs Canada
Service, courage and sacrifice – At home, around the world, and across generations.
veterans.gc.ca
November 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
On #RemembranceDay, we remember and show gratitude to those who have served and continue to serve Canada at home, across borders, and overseas.
We will not forget the service, courage, and sacrifice of our veterans. 🌺
#VeteransWeek
veterans.gc.ca/en/remembran...
We will not forget the service, courage, and sacrifice of our veterans. 🌺
#VeteransWeek
veterans.gc.ca/en/remembran...
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⌛ Last chance to share your voice to help us understand the effects of class size in K-12 public education across 🇨🇦.
The fall 2025 edition of the Parachute educator survey series closes on November 12.
🔗https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50440962/48ffba83d1f6
The fall 2025 edition of the Parachute educator survey series closes on November 12.
🔗https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50440962/48ffba83d1f6
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
⌛ Last chance to share your voice to help us understand the effects of class size in K-12 public education across 🇨🇦.
The fall 2025 edition of the Parachute educator survey series closes on November 12.
🔗https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50440962/48ffba83d1f6
The fall 2025 edition of the Parachute educator survey series closes on November 12.
🔗https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50440962/48ffba83d1f6
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“This first use of the Charter’s notwithstanding clause in an act of the Alberta legislature is a stain upon your record & undercuts the credibility of the many calls you have made for all levels of government to respect the rights of citizens.”
ATA to Smith today.
#abpoli
ATA to Smith today.
#abpoli
November 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
“This first use of the Charter’s notwithstanding clause in an act of the Alberta legislature is a stain upon your record & undercuts the credibility of the many calls you have made for all levels of government to respect the rights of citizens.”
ATA to Smith today.
#abpoli
ATA to Smith today.
#abpoli