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Day 133 (of 2025/26) 3 News Stories you may have missed: Artemis; Grades failing students, and what is “extreme” – with a bonus: #dayofsilence Also, April 10 is The Day of Silence – an annual student-led initiative, usually held in April, where participants take a vow of silence to protest the bullying, harassment, and silencing…

Day 132 (of 2025/26) #tEChursdAI – WhatchA(I) reading? Gotta read to lead – these are the articles that are currently influencing me – I tried to find the ‘free’ links as best I could for each… while I like some of the books that have filtered to me, the turnaround time is challenging with the…

Day 131 (of 2025/26) thinking about the Artemis moon mission The week I was born, humanity had only just learned how to reach far beyond its own horizon. The Moon wasn’t just a distant companion in the sky. It was a place we had touched, briefly, before stepping back. For decades, that moment lingered like…

Day 130 (of 2025/26) Names are important ~ a share from our asynchronous assembly celebrating the 10th anniversary of Tla’amin Day Names are important. It’s why I always work to pronounce my students and staffs names correctly with appreciation for time and patience for me to get it right when sometimes I’m not so good…

Day 129 (of 2025/26)#AutismAcceptanceMonth #AutismAwarenessDayAre we knowing more about autism? An interesting article came out recently exploring how new biotech is helping scientists “unlock the secrets of autism.” https://apple.news/AB8IjC6xJSaqLGC31KcVKkQOrhttps://www.magzter.com/stories/science/BBC-Science-Focus/UNLOCKING-THE-SECRETS-OF-AUTISM?srsltid=AfmBOoo21avZHG1xM5I5-4ShxcewsmeTt23-jkRJmHH8SJcRakzaKzMh One line lingered with me:“The question is whether there’s one common feature that goes wrong in every case of autism.” Unsurprisingly, genetics remain a primary factor—but…

Day 128 (2025/26) Interesting news for staff and students in online learning environments who have pets at home… When students and staff work remotely, that means they work at home. For the most part, things are great. However, a concern has recently been raised regarding animals “on site.” While this has traditionally referred to animals…

Day 128b (of 2025/26) Book of the Month Recommendation: Conversations with the Custodian by Brad Johnson ☕ Coffee with the Custodian (A first-of-the-month book share) There are books on educational leadership that hand you a checklist. And then there are books that sit down beside you, pour a cup of coffee, and just… start talking.…

Day 128a (of 2025/26) Graphic Novel Recommendation of the Month: InBetweens by Faith Erin Hicks @faitherinhicks  First, I love that I shared the cover with my comic book librarian daughter this past weekend when I picked up the book, and she cursed me because it isn’t supposed to be on bookshelves until (checking calendar) today!…

Day 127 (of 2025/26) InterNational Transgender Day of Visibility Never forget: 🏳️‍⚧️ You matter  🏳️‍🌈 You are loved  🏳️‍⚧️ You are valued  🏳️‍🌈 You are important  🏳️‍⚧️ Your identity is valid  But challenges continue: https://apple.news/AuLdeAi7lRDmOsbj59obHFQ or https://observer.co.uk/news/national/article/girlguiding-facing-mass-exodus-after-setting-deadline-for-trans-girls-to-quit And while days like today exist because visibility is still needed, so is honesty: there are still challenges,…

Day 126 (of 2025/26) fasting in schools? Easter observance? Religious items in school… CBE responds to flak over Fairview School Ramadan accommodations for food-free space — Calgary Herald I have long been an advocatefan of being more critical of systemic religious bias in schools, but that’s has always been regarding the system, not the individual.…