Elementary Teacher, Health and Physical Education Specialist, Coach and Mom
Toronto Canada
Joined February 2009
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Beth Ritchie retweeted
Of course the school year will start as usual! Doesn't anyone understand labour law? There isn't a single #onted union that is in a strike position. Stop the fear mongering!
School year will start ‘as usual’ in Ontario amid labour unrest, education minister promises ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/o…
Beth Ritchie retweeted
“We’re not sure as to why they’re so desperate and intent on delaying this process,” said @ETFOpresident David Mastin. “But our schools are hurting right now, our kids are struggling, educators are struggling as well.”
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Beth Ritchie retweeted
Teachers, has this happened to you?
A student throws up in the morning? Sent to school. Running a fever? Sent to school. Coughing with a runny nose? Sent to school.
People need to work, so sick kids are sent to our workplace.
And then people wonder why teachers need sick days.
Beth Ritchie retweeted
So let me see if I have this correct. We're going to attach marks to attendance which will increase the number of sick kids who come to school so they are not penalized, but we're also going to run attack ads focusing on teacher sick days? #onted
Beth Ritchie retweeted
Hey @PaulCalandra did you ever consider a Canadian supplier for the $750 for #onted? Grand and Toy is Canadian. Imagine captain Canada @fordnation screwing a Canadian distributor over an American company!
Beth Ritchie retweeted
Anyone in #OntEd surprised that it’s Staples?
Also what is more efficient, 4000 elementary schools placing orders or 80,000 elementary teachers placing orders?
Who eats the delivery fee?
Ontario picks vendor for new $750 teacher spending program. Here's where they can buy school supplies #onpoli trib.al/hjCq7Zo
Beth Ritchie retweeted
In response to Ford's $750 classroom supplies announcement today, @etfopresident said, “For years, educators have spent hundreds of dollars of their own money to ensure students have what they need. If the government is finally acknowledging this reality, it’s long overdue. But let’s be clear. Educators cannot be bought, and our commitment to strong public education is not something this government can purchase with a pre‑bargaining announcement.
The real issue that needs addressing is this government’s ongoing refusal to address the chronic underfunding that forces educators to subsidize classrooms out of their own pockets in the first place." READ MORE etfo.ca/news-publications/me… #onpoli #onted
Beth Ritchie retweeted
Now, how about "Ford orders minister to adequately fund public education?" #onted
Ford orders minister to ensure Ontario students can watch Canada hockey games during school hours cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/…
Beth Ritchie retweeted
When you buy a gun, you’re shown pictures of gunshot victims.
If your neighbor suspects you of buying a gun, they can call a hotline.
If you’re from a state where guns are illegal, you can be arrested if you buy a gun out of state.
Oh sorry, these are all abortion laws.
Beth Ritchie retweeted
You're a waitress serving a party of 24. Half order off the menu; the rest have special requests and drink orders. But you're also the chef and must prepare meals while still providing attentive service. That's what we ask teachers to do when we say "differentiate instruction."
1/3 I talked to @JonathanPlucker about de-streaming & anti-acceleration in my latest episode. In addition to the inequities created since affluent parents find opportunities outside the system, "We're acting like differentiation is a molehill and it's Mount Everest."
Beth Ritchie retweeted
Notice how this #onted classroom has no textbooks or resources of any kind? Nothing for kids to work with at all until the teacher forks out her paycheck to make the magic happen—AND set it all up on days which are unpaid.
This is what is funded by the government (minus the bulletin board items purchased by the previous teacher) versus what is funded by individual teachers in #OntEd.
Beth Ritchie retweeted
Doug says "it's very unfortunate"
No. It's a goddamn disgrace.
Speak with any parent of a high needs kid, any children's aid worker, any kid in care, families choosing between rent & food... the system is in free fall. thetrillium.ca/news/social-s…
Beth Ritchie retweeted
'”Ontario parents are surrendering their children to the province, not because they've abused or neglected them, but because they cannot find the services and support they need to keep them safe at home.”
This is the darkest timeline.
😔 thetrillium.ca/news/social-s…
Beth Ritchie retweeted
We cannot think of schools as the solution for every challenge students face.
That’s one of the big reasons teachers are in this mess to begin with.
Beth Ritchie retweeted
The speed and (in)accuracy of how some of my students complete their state standardized test.
Yup, the same test that factors into whether I’m an effective teacher. 🤦🏻♂️
Beth Ritchie retweeted
Know why Stephen Lecce wants us all talking about cell phones (again)?
So that we’re not talking about how harmful his latest funding formula is for our kids.
A🧵.
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#onted
Beth Ritchie retweeted
We are witnessing the largest cut to public education funding in the history of this province.
Instead of constantly attacking teachers and school board trustees, the Minister should just fund education properly. Our children deserve so much better from this government.
#onted