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Day 31 (of SOL 2025): Literacy Scores, Libraries, and a Long-Overdue Apology for the Learning Commons Debacle There’s been a lot of chatter lately (again) about declining literacy scores across North America. I’ve been in districts that have invested heavily in reading interventions, supports, and programs. We’ve used everything from UFLI to Wilson to Microsoft…

Day 30 (+ of SOL 2025) a reflection after going through @chrkennedy 29 questions Last tag for awhile Chris – promise! I enjoy your blogs and really liked taking some time each day in July to ponder your queries: https://cultureofyes.ca/2025/06/24/29-questions-im-still-asking-about-education/ I love that the online environment still allows educators to interact asynchronously as well as…

Day 29 (of SOL 2025) Summer of Learning… Dear Dr  @chrkennedy humanity In his annual year end blog (check out cultureofyes.com ), Chris had some good questions… here is the final question:/ 29. How do we keep the humanity at the centre as education evolves through rapid technological and social change? Here’s my collaborative chat…

Day 28 (of SOL 2025) Summer of Learning… Dear Dr  @chrkennedy pro-d foods In his annual year end blog, Chris had some good questions… here is question  28. When will conference organizers take me up on suggestion to stop serving meals and just handout $15 gift cards for the local mall food court? As Douglas…

Day 27 (of SOL 2025) Summer of Learning… Dear Dr  @chrkennedy In his annual year end blog, Chris had some good questions… here is question  27. What is the role of wonder in learning and how do we protect it? Wonder is our opportunity to have students explore how to think, not wonder ‘what does…

Day 26 (of SOL 2025) Summer of Learning… Dear Dr  @chrkennedy In his annual year end blog, Chris had some good questions… here is question  26. What does it look like when we build systems where every student regardless of background, cultural identity or learning needs truly belongs and can succeed on their own terms?…

In his annual year end blog, Chris had some good questions… here is question  25. How can we make educational leadership less lonely? Actions: Three Obvious/Easy Strategies: 1. Regular Peer Networks & Mentorship: • Continue our District/Provincial learning groups, mentorship pairings, and learning cohorts to reduce the “I’m the only one” feeling. 2. Transparent, Supportive…

Day 24 (of SOL 2025) Summer of Learning… Dear Dr  @chrkennedy -what to do with experience? I go a bit ‘off the grid’ (even for me…) In his annual year end blog, Chris had some good questions… here is question  24. How do we honour our most experienced teachers while still challenging them to grow?…

Day 23 (of SOL 2025) Summer of Learning… Dear Dr  @chrkennedy systems unthinking In his annual year end blog, Chris had some good questions… here is question  23. What messages are our systems and structures sending to students, and how do they align with what we say we value? It’s why I say I embrace…

Day 22 (of SOL 2025) Summer of Learning… Dear Dr  @chrkennedy Digital Citizenship  In his annual year end blog, Chris had some good questions… here is question  22. How do we teach digital citizenship without sounding like someone’s uncle trying to explain TikTok? By modelling it. We can’t just say the digital future is bad…