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@JanuaryDoNoHarm I’m totally fine with my kids having the autonomy to not tell me all their medical things. Once they are able to consent to things themselves it’s their call if I’m involved. This is good

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@MichHoivata Even better would be if it wasn’t him doing a favour and if it was each of them taking turns to do the dishes and sharing the load because they both live in the house and share responsibility

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@Heath_H1 @JanuaryDoNoHarm There is no reason that a teen can’t still involve their parents. Many do, mine do. I’m just not owed the info. My teen makes the call.

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@yvrteacher

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@emilykmay I read your first tweet and immediately went into ableist mindset and thought wow that’s so great of those people. Then I kept reading and I realize what a mistake my first thought was. Ugh. Good reminder to pause and think as someone listening.

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@yvrteacher

3 years

Teachers why aren’t kids apart? Why aren’t they masking? Why aren’t you doing more? Also do the FSA test? Also teach the curriculum? Also manage the mental health needs of your students? Also good luck with your mental health? Also everyone will pick you apart for all of this!🤯

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@yvrteacher

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@XPhrone @JanuaryDoNoHarm That’s a super dramatic internet conspiracy theory like reply. Do you trust your child, your family doctor? If no to either of those that’s the issue.

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@yvrteacher

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@CPLiebau @Heath_H1 @JanuaryDoNoHarm Teens sometimes smoke or drink, despite parents not wanting them to. Teens are regularly advised by others about things. I’m focusing on teaching my teens to be critical thinkers, ask questions, and seek out adults they trust to discuss - I’m often one of those adults.

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@yvrteacher

6 months

@JosiahHawthorne It’s pretty mind boggling all the folks making it okay for spouses to completely download all work to one person and then do nothing for them. Lots of really crappy partners out there. Which is not the same as both people saying let’s not do stockings

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@yvrteacher

6 months

@ambercfischer Kids are learning. The dog owner gave appropriate safety instructions to the child and shielded the dog. The parent should have replied thank you. That would have been it.

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@yvrteacher

2 years

I am disappointed beyond words to read that 94% of teachers accepted awful deal put forward in BC with zero changes to working conditions. I am crushed by the feeling of absolute abandonment of what public education could be. I am not proud to be a BC teacher today.

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@yvrteacher

5 months

@shes_rADIAnt @najimcbride The idea that there is a formal way of interacting in an academic setting and in academic writing isn’t wrong. Calling these words gibberish is offensive and not needed. Suggesting that everyone use less casual language in discussions/writing is okay and valid.

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@yvrteacher

11 months

@JoJoFromJerz Wow all these replies and not a single one actually saying what was better, what they liked, how Trump fought for them. Wild

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@yvrteacher

2 months

@nicksterwixter She’s not having a mental breakdown. She’s expressing her discomfort in how the evening went and how focused the whole thing was on values and opinions she doesn’t share.

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@yvrteacher

2 years

@naomicfisher I live in this world where I don’t think it’s them. But I cannot do it alone. I need help and support. I need resources and access to outside mental health supports. And I need a system that changes to allow me grace to help them.

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@yvrteacher

2 years

@teachA2Z @attentionfixed Many ADHD students are also terribly picky eaters and if on meds not hungry because of it so their parents just want them eating anything. It’s not ideal but it’s a reality. My own child eats not a thing at school most days because of this

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@yvrteacher

1 month

@Jason_Veltri @realJ_Mitchell Jason I wonder how anyone survived without indoor plumbing. We definitely should go back to that 💩because we obviously were just fine before and it’s not an excuse to want accessibility, ease of use, or improved health management for oneself. Indoor plumbing must go.

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@XPhrone @JanuaryDoNoHarm There is nothing my teen could say to a doctor that would scare me. My job is to support, respect and he there for my kids. Even if my kids are on a path that is different than what I originally thought it would be.

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@yvrteacher

3 years

I’d love for someone to ask why the 40+ AZ roll out didn’t give essential workers a few days of priority timing to book spots. Instead we watched work at home people man their keyboards and book them all up. It’s been a brutally demoralizing week. @Bernardo1130 @PennyDaflos

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2 months

@XPhrone @JanuaryDoNoHarm Again. Do you trust your kids? Do you trust your family doctor? If no to first one that’s a huge issue and self reflection may be in order. If no to second find a different doctor.

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@yvrteacher

3 years

@daumer1215 @mikeystephens81 @tylerbertuzzi Because they are very reasonable rules.

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@yvrteacher

1 year

@PennyDaflos @CTVVancouver Omg that’s their solution? Post the deaths! How about prevent them???

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@yvrteacher

2 years

@K3ysh1a1 If this bugs you advocate for change in how schools are funded but don’t suggest the teacher is tripping. This is what’s needed in a classroom. If you don’t think you should pay for it then time to advocate for more education funding to cover supplies.

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@yvrteacher

9 months

@SquintyNoodle If the goal of the activity was to back up his claims with support and he’s able to do that a good teacher should be able to see it for what it is even if they disagree.

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@yvrteacher

2 years

VCH testing site now no longer offering PCR test to under 65. Requiring people to do rapid and self report positive and then do own contact tracing. Insanity! @PennyDaflos @tracysherlock @MBernardoNews @VicLeungIDdoc

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@yvrteacher

2 years

It’s more than two weeks since I started feeling sick, with no real end in sight, I can honestly say that no cold, flu or other illness I’ve had has ever wiped me out like this. I will recover but if this is “mild” I cannot imagine how bad this is for those who end up in hospital

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@yvrteacher

4 years

@keithbaldrey BCTF does see the Big Picture and it’s isn’t politics. It’s students, staff, health and safety and communities. Maybe everyone should look for the common good and stop focusing on their individual interests. Can you?

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@yvrteacher

4 months

@RizomaSchool So because of your own experiences you can’t have empathy for others? I’ve also never done cocaine and never considered it. You better believe I think it’s still awful of someone dies from laced drugs.

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@yvrteacher

2 years

@jheighton3 Agreed. I’m tired of anti maskers saying they don’t work when I’ve seen they can. Of course there is user error and I wish some masks were better but they did help.

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@yvrteacher

8 months

@cmclymer I agree with Alex. Before I had kids I knew I had free time but it didn’t realize the volume of it and how untouched the time was. I’m absolutely content with my choice to have kids but wish I had appreciated the time before more.

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@yvrteacher

4 months

@RizomaSchool People overdosing in general and on laced drugs is bad, no matter who they are. Everyone,

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@yvrteacher

2 months

@GamecockEx3 @JanuaryDoNoHarm Why what happens at 18? You throw them out then? Weird. I am keeping my kids safe, cared for, respected and loved their whole lives

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@yvrteacher

3 years

So we’ve reached the point in the pandemic where my normally calm, hard to upset husband, is yelling at the tv when DBH speaks because he too can no longer tolerate the contradictions and inconsistencies. If you knew him you would understand greatly how dramatic this is! 🤯

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@yvrteacher

3 years

@BenTDooley Great. Such a brutal example. The stadium is masks recommended and there she is modelling not wearing one. We are never getting out of this with her at the helm!

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@yvrteacher

3 years

So it’s happening. I’m saturated. I’m tired. I’m done. I know I’m solo. I don’t have support and I need to make it through to Dec 18 3pm. It’s the worst I’ve ever felt as a teacher in 19 years. 💩

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@yvrteacher

3 years

I feel like BC is falling apart. A PM on vacation as we burn, a loud media voice claiming that it’s not a big deal, covid still going strong, no word from PHO, BCTF or anyone on schools. The collective support of one another just seems non existent.

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@yvrteacher

3 years

Currently in line ups for vaccine today are people who work at Earls, Cactus, Uhaul. Why? Now would have been the perfect time to vac all school staff. We’ve been off!!! My district says they don’t even know when our turn is but Earls good to go??? @PennyDaflos @Bernardo1130

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@yvrteacher

3 years

Another blunder in BCEd. Why staff were required to go in during extreme heat is beyond me. It’s one more giant middle finger to everyone who has just pushed through a brutal year. To make people show up only to send them home is nothing but bureaucratic BS.

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@yvrteacher

2 years

@whazabe70 @richardzussman We should have stayed home when sick all the time. At least the five day Covid rule allowed people to rest and recover and not spread sickness. Same should have been in place for flu, RSV, and more.

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@yvrteacher

1 year

@elrondurin @pasghetti__ @Darrow_lykos1 @KennieJD What is wrong with a pasta that has cheese, veg and meat in it? What the heck are you eating that this wouldn’t be sufficient. There is tons of food in that fridge that can be made into all kinds of things. Probably takes creativity to see it.

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3 years

I’m feeling deflated, again, as I believe not a single reporter asked any questions about the two, clearly worded, well written open letters. How is it possible this isn’t even worth a query??? @LizaYuzda @realreporter @richardzussman @keithbaldrey @j_mcelroy

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@yvrteacher

4 years

Why is it so hard for people to comprehend there is a middle ground of the gong show we are in now and schools closed? I am at a loss. Do we not see that we can adjust, improve and do better, all while keeping schools open? Why an all or nothing?!

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@yvrteacher

2 years

@Rachael_Conrad @ChristieNold Still a fan of book. Article says she’s not implicated. Many people’s personal lives are utter shit shows and their work is still interesting. I’m sure like most things there is far more to this story on all sides.

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@yvrteacher

10 months

@j_mcelroy @fumano Wow. This is wild. It’s across the street from Douglas Park which has a preschool and community centre and beautiful playground filled with children daily. People are so selfish and awful. This is shameful.

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@yvrteacher

2 years

@tamarataggart Thank you for sharing this and being open. Thank you for telling the school and other families. There is still so much secrecy and hiding of this from staff and families and I am so grateful for people being public and honest. Thank you

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@yvrteacher

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@yay_itsrai My girlfriends and I travel to large homes For girls trips and even mother daughter trips. We aren’t partying but there are 12 of us or more enjoying the space.

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2 years

@TeacherTalk2015 I don’t get it. I send tests home with kids. Parents can see the questions and their answers and my marking. I’m not hiding anything we are doing?

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@yvrteacher

1 year

@elrondurin @pasghetti__ @Darrow_lykos1 @KennieJD Pasta with zucchini, salami and feta cheese. Start with veggies and hummus as a snack.

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@yvrteacher

5 months

@theBreakdown20 I’m sorry but how does a child “act a damn fool” all year? They are a child. There is no situation where a child getting Christmas cancelled is warranted if a parent was parenting all year.

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@yvrteacher

6 months

@ejdickson @saucissonsec @melico24 She only replied that way when the parent made excuses for the child vs saying thank you or echoing the same safety concern the dog owner did.

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@yvrteacher

8 months

@BahiraR This is such a blatant lie. Schools acknowledging the existence of LGBTQ+ people through SOGI is not creating confusion nor is it introducing medication, teachers cannot prescribe anything, nor do we want to, we aren’t doctors, and you know this. Your disdain for LGBtQ+ is gross.

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@yvrteacher

2 years

Today, on the eve of what will no doubt be an unsafe and stressful return to work, I’ve heard nothing from my local and nothing from @bctf . Not okay.

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@yvrteacher

5 months

@chromeheartmir @shes_rADIAnt @najimcbride Your downtime is yours. Formal academic discussion and writing isn’t.

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@yvrteacher

3 months

@McfarlaneGlenda Does he opt out of other lessons he doesn’t like too? Not into multiplication so not learning what it is. Don’t care for volleyball so sitting out that unit. Learning about a wide variety of things is important. You fostering this behaviour is gross.

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@yvrteacher

3 years

OMG @keithbaldrey just reported on the 6pm news that we should expect the mask mandate in schools to continue. Are pigs flying? Did I mishear?

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@yvrteacher

10 months

@JaymeKnyx Oh wow thought this was satire. 😬

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@yvrteacher

1 year

@cjlala @k8roulette2 Actually I’m modelling staying home if you don’t feel well. The importance of taking care of self and not getting others sick. The value in this is then they stay home when sick and need self care. Covid should have taught us this mattered but we went right back to work culture.

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@yvrteacher

1 year

@GiftedTawk I say my age. It generally starts an interesting conversation about ages and parents ages and what not. I don’t care one bit if they know how old I am.

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@yvrteacher

2 years

@gerardinho9 I had no idea of this and very much appreciate stumbling across this tweet.

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@yvrteacher

2 months

@nicksterwixter As an outlier in the room of course she is. If it was one person talking that’s not the same as the whole bar and that’s the issue. It’s pretty easy to have discourse with a table mate but it feels fairly overwhelming to realize you are surrounded by opinions unlike yours.

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@yvrteacher

2 years

@MarciaJAnderson Powerful. I’ve said lost when I have meant the children lost their lives. Now I’m rethinking.

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@yvrteacher

6 months

@turnedchristian Not true. What is getting push back isn’t encouraging and wanting daughters to stay home but telling them working outside of tue home is bad. If one of my kids wants to become a teacher that would be great but if they want to be a homemaker that would also be lovely. Their choice

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@yvrteacher

2 months

@clhubes Also just because we want something and appreciate it and are grateful for it doesn’t mean it’s perfect and doesn’t mean we can’t vent and complain too.

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@yvrteacher

3 years

BCTF being critiqued for not being thankful enough to PHO and govt for the vac handout we are likely getting because the US doesn’t want it. I’m taking this handout with gratitude but I don’t owe anyone a public thanks for it. It is their job to provide it to the people of BC.

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@yvrteacher

3 years

@steeletalk Bc barely tests. They don’t isolate contacts at school. Vaccinated close contacts still go to work and schools. We just opened up events to 100%. We have no rapid testing anywhere.

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@yvrteacher

3 years

@pattibacchus @VSB39 I also really resent the fact, that yet again, this is asking teachers and students to do more and be flexible, meanwhile PHO and govt do nothing. If we can’t travel then shut down travel. End of story.

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@yvrteacher

2 months

@KirkLubimov Why would anyone comment on Good Friday? It’s not celebratory. Transgender Day of Visibility has been on March 31 since 2009. Easter date changes. Nothing has been trampled on other than your fake outrage.

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@yvrteacher

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@piper4missouri @offgridteacher Absolutely ridiculous. In Canada we get an 18 month leave if we want. The first 16 weeks we are paid at almost 90% of our salary and then we get a monthly about from the federal govt. we get our position back at the end and do no lesson planning etc. US system is archaic

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@yvrteacher

2 years

@Shereeneee @aaronhoyland His kids are 5 months old. What would you see them add to their diet or cut out?

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@yvrteacher

2 years

@j_mcelroy Love your charts but they don’t mean much anymore with stifled testing, no including RATs, and lack of hospital transparency. I still like your effort just wish the data given was correct so it could be charted.

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@yvrteacher

3 years

What exactly are the layers of protection at school? Other than masked grade 4 plus only and hand washing I’m coming up empty…

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@yvrteacher

1 month

@ModestTeacher What I wouldn’t give for two hours during the school day to do anything…

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@yvrteacher

2 years

Exactly one month before school goes back in BC and it’s crickets on negotiations. What is happening? We need hope of change and a contract. The last few years have been horrendous and going back without info feels like déjàvue.

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@yvrteacher

2 years

@chrisgailus We don’t test anyone. How would we ever know if there is a resurgence of anything?

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@yvrteacher

2 years

@addyson0 Who wants to age gracefully? I want to enjoy my life and family and have fun.

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@yvrteacher

3 years

One of my children is currently sitting in a half empty class and filled with panic and worry. Where is everyone? Are they about to be blindsided by covid? This is not safe. This is not helping mental health. This is not learning.

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@yvrteacher

1 year

@DrProudman It’s not funny. It’s not a joke. It’s disgusting. Saying something is a joke doesn’t make it okay.

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@yvrteacher

3 years

Happy for anyone getting a shot. Also frustrated. Friday I’m told we will get it sometime in next 5 weeks. Today, during school day, 40+ AZ opens up. By the time I’m online I can’t get an appt. Frontline workers are simply not a priority. 5 weeks is a lifetime in this pandemic

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@yvrteacher

2 years

VCH now moving to a self report positive rapid test model, do your own contact tracing too. So onus fully on individual to take it on. So many + cases will be missed this way, schools will not be told, this is ridiculous. @PennyDaflos @j_mcelroy @tracysherlock @MBernardoNews

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@yvrteacher

4 years

@richardzussman The order is poorly worded but the intent is simple. If you live with others they are it for two weeks. If you live alone choose a couple of close friends and they are it for two weeks. Don’t look for loopholes just suck it up for now.

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@yvrteacher

3 years

Why can I go for a walk with friends but not sit down outside with them? Why can I eat distanced from staff at school inside but not with my extended family outside? Why is the playground packed but I can’t have kids to my house? I’m starting to crack but as a rule follower 🤯💩

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@yvrteacher

3 years

What are the actions that are needed to not simply be performative in the upcoming weeks around the loss of 215 Indigenous children? A shirt and a lowered flag is not enough.

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@yvrteacher

4 years

@TeriMooring How can we be proactive? Everyday I wear a mask, everyday I have to clean my tables because they aren’t done, every day I document it. I’m working harder than I ever have and feel completely alone.

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@yvrteacher

2 years

Who can look at 6000+ cases over a three day stretch and find any good? There is none. That’s low because of holidays and VCH giving up nothing more. I can’t even fathom our true numbers but people are pleased. We have lost the plot. Big time.

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@yvrteacher

3 months

@SummrWrites What? Crop top, high waisted leggings, is gym appropriate and no it’s not nakedness or underwear. Weird comment

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@yvrteacher

1 year

@teachbk We aren’t expecting perfection, that’s not reasonable, but helping students learn they can’t in fact run their hands down the wall over other’s art etc, need to stay one one side so others can pass, don’t touch others and so on. All good lessons that are built on over time

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@yvrteacher

2 years

@bctf why did my union dues partially go to BCCDC who have, throughout the pandemic, given inaccurate and unsafe advice that put me in danger every day?

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@yvrteacher

2 years

@j_mcelroy She also went on to say that most people know where they get covid from, maybe in fall they did, but not now. Her tweets actually add more stigma and misinformation. They don’t help when language chosen is poor.

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@yvrteacher

3 years

@adriandix @VanIslandHealth I would have liked to see our leadership take a backseat in getting immunized and have those working with the public go first. That would have truly set an example of how we value our front line workers who actually face the public daily.

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@yvrteacher

2 years

@Mattchats2000 @ONT_Dad No one should be working or attending school when sick. Five days is the bloody minimum you should stay home. We’ve created a disgusting society where we pattern of not taking care of ourselves others.

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@yvrteacher

2 months

@nicksterwixter And it’s okay to go to a bar, realize you aren’t up for it, be surprised by how one sided the group was, and leave.

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@yvrteacher

2 years

@brianlilley Nope all those things increase ability to be effective in their very important jobs. Yes those changes cost money but they directly benefit students in schools and the support they get.

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@yvrteacher

11 months

@educationweek District leaders are never in classes, have no idea what kids are really like, and no idea what teachers are doing. Ridiculous article

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@yvrteacher

4 months

@wabbitwarrior @JustinTrudeau There is no other side. We either are inclusive and accepting or we aren’t. There is no balanced view to this.

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@yvrteacher

2 years

@MurphyGallagher Are you faulting workers for the number of school days in a year? Being an EA is not intended to be a part time gig. Pay them more, give them more hours.

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@yvrteacher

9 months

@dockevinmcleod If only masking was still required in medical settings. 🤦‍♀️💩🤯

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@yvrteacher

5 months

@sarahradz_ Community centres is where they should be. Many do have open play gyms that are low cost (not all areas). Malls often have spaces too. The push back on the library post is about space and money and sound separation. Kids playing while reading or drawing is not same as free play

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@yvrteacher

1 year

@mbcourtneyedd Spoken like someone not in a classroom…

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@yvrteacher

3 years

@richardzussman Please leak k-12 restart details 🤞

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@yvrteacher

8 months

@cmclymer Alex is not projecting he’s making a point. That’s great that you value and see your free time. Sounds like he didn’t, I didn’t, and spoiler lots of other people also likely don’t/didn’t. Of course we aren’t the same. That’s why you can’t really knock Alex’s point either.

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@yvrteacher

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@drex A well rounded city has many different things to offer. Parks, fields, courts, pools, golf courses are all a part of that. All take up space but make the city livable and more desirable

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