Advocate for art, artists and art making in Education. Seeker of creative endeavours and circumstances.
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Feedback on Alberta's K-6 curriculum shows low levels of support, frustration over process calgaryherald.com/news/polit… via @calgaryherald – at Calgary, Alberta
Feedback on Alberta's K-6 curriculum shows low levels of support, frustration over process calgaryherald.com/news/polit… via @calgaryherald
Opinion: It's time ditch to Alberta's 'Frankenstein' draft curriculum calgaryherald.com/opinion/co… via @calgaryherald – at Calgary, Alberta
Calgarians We Love: Meg Van Rosendaal - avenuecalgary.com/city-life/… – at Calgary, Alberta
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Powerful OpEd from friend/mentor @russellgranet on the urgent need for investing in #artsed: “True innovation is only possible when one’s imagination is engaged, and innovation will be vital for tackling issues our generation cannot begin to fathom.” cityandstateny.com/opinion/2… – at Calgary, Alberta
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Calgary will be home to one of the largest cultural infrastructure projects in recent Canadian history. Tune in to learn more about the design team, our commitment to a more vibrant & inclusive future, & how Arts Commons’ transformation has already started! @yycARTS – at Calgary, Alberta
Learn the answer, along with why they're the right team for ACT & YYC when we discuss our vision for the future with project architects at the Arts Commons #AGM on Dec 15 with @cityofcalgary and @calgarymlc! Register to attend in person or virtually at bit.ly/ACAGM
ALT Atop an image of the exterior of Arts Commons overlayed in purple is the question: "What inspires the team leading the ACT design?" The ACT logo appears at the bottom.
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Together with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Drummers, Mayor staff & Honoring Mother Earth Committee members, we beared witness to a Ceremonial Transfer of a Blackfoot Headdress awarded to outgoing Mayor Nenshi. in recognition of his commitment to reconciliation.
@nenshi
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Just 2 days after her win, Mayor Elect @JyotiGondek meets with arts leaders to discuss our city’s future & vibrancy. Her first official meeting: the arts. Let that sink in, Calgary. ❤️@yycARTS @CalgaryArtsDev @Glenbow @nmc_canada @ContemporaryYYC @TheatreCalgary @CalgaryPhil – at Calgary, Alberta
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Calling all writers, illustrators, and photographers between the ages of thirteen and eighteen. The Walrus is looking for pitches from you! Those selected will be paired with a mentor from The Walrus to produce a piece of paid work. Details here: thewalrus.ca/teenwalrus/
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Breaking News: An agreement reached late last week ensures that the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund (ATRF) will remain in full control of strategic investment policies for teacher pensions: loom.ly/NDdQ2JA #abed #ableg #handsoffmypension
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Very excited for my friend @neclose who is running for election as a school board trustee for @yycbe Nancy is a fierce advocate for community and public education. #yycvote #yycbe #abed #education
Plans revealed for $12M disability arts venue in northwest Calgary | CBC News cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/c…
Alberta social studies curriculum adviser says Kamloops unmarked burial site no evidence of genocide | CBC News cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/…
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Thank you to the @albertateachers for having Dr. Richelle Marynowski @rmarynow speak on curriculum theory in response to critically looking into the draft Alberta curriculum. Accessing the knowledge of experts and basing curriculum design on research is so important.
By forgetting about thinking, Alberta's curriculum draft misses the mark cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/r… – at Calgary, Alberta