Norm Di Pasquale🇨🇦
@normsworld.bsky.social
Former School Board Trustee, currently infuriated with Ford putting our school boards under supervision. Sign the petition at handsoffourschools.ca
Excellent interview with @OCDSB Trustees Evans and Blackburn, exposing Education Minister Calandra’s lies and misinformation about board supervision. www.cbc.ca/player/play/... #topoli #onpoli #onted
Sidelined OCDSB trustees respond to education minister’s comment they weren’t doing their job
Lyra Evans and Donna Blackburn respond to Paul Calandra’s comments about the work of trustees and budget deficits.
www.cbc.ca
November 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Excellent interview with @OCDSB Trustees Evans and Blackburn, exposing Education Minister Calandra’s lies and misinformation about board supervision. www.cbc.ca/player/play/... #topoli #onpoli #onted
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November 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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There is also a huge bubble about to burst. There is a huge cohort of teachers hired when the retirement factor went from 90 to 85 and the 85 factor crew is approaching retirement…..rapidly.
November 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM
There is also a huge bubble about to burst. There is a huge cohort of teachers hired when the retirement factor went from 90 to 85 and the 85 factor crew is approaching retirement…..rapidly.
“Generations of Ontario politicians understood the crucial role public education plays in economic development; even Conservatives like John Robarts. But this government appears to have skipped that class.” www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... #topoli #onpoli #onted
Ontario needs a teacher recruitment plan - CCPA
In this year’s fall economic statement, the Ontario government repeatedly stated its intention to protect the province’s economy and people “for decades to come.” Talk is cheap. The document didn’t in...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
“Generations of Ontario politicians understood the crucial role public education plays in economic development; even Conservatives like John Robarts. But this government appears to have skipped that class.” www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... #topoli #onpoli #onted
This gas plant will limit the amount of housing possible in the Port Lands, and makes all Torontonians sicker. Shut it down! cleanairalliance.org/council/ #topoli #onpoli
November 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This gas plant will limit the amount of housing possible in the Port Lands, and makes all Torontonians sicker. Shut it down! cleanairalliance.org/council/ #topoli #onpoli
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We need strong leadership from Mayor Chow and Toronto City Council to shut down the dirty Portlands gas plant on Toronto’s waterfront. #topoli #onpoli share.nwmd.social/s/JDLXDm3h
Will Mayor Chow shut down Toronto’s dirty power plant?
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November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We need strong leadership from Mayor Chow and Toronto City Council to shut down the dirty Portlands gas plant on Toronto’s waterfront. #topoli #onpoli share.nwmd.social/s/JDLXDm3h
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School wide programs like No Place for Hate really help kids (and adults) prevent and deal with bullying.
November 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
School wide programs like No Place for Hate really help kids (and adults) prevent and deal with bullying.
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See this?
Was proud of my son’s bravery, talking about bullying and how it affects his attendance at school. One solution he offered was more trained education staff, which we need the Ontario Government to fund. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #topoli #onpoli #onted
Kids are missing more school. Experts say mental health is a factor | CBC News
A CBC investigation finds that school time lost due to reported illness is up in all districts that provided data — more than tripling in some places compared to five years ago. While the data doesn’t...
www.cbc.ca
November 23, 2025 at 3:28 AM
See this?
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I’m making historic investments in groceries, using Lecce logic.
November 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I’m making historic investments in groceries, using Lecce logic.
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Mob Prince Lecce did a ton of harm to kids, cutting school budgets by $1Billion meant no IEPs to help kids work through tough pandemic conditions and socialization.
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Stephen Lecce Claims He Made the Biggest Education Investment in ‘Ontario’s History’. Actually, He Cut Education.
The facts show Ontario schools and education workers are facing cuts
pressprogress.ca
November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Mob Prince Lecce did a ton of harm to kids, cutting school budgets by $1Billion meant no IEPs to help kids work through tough pandemic conditions and socialization.
pressprogress.ca/stephen-lecc...
pressprogress.ca/stephen-lecc...
Was proud of my son’s bravery, talking about bullying and how it affects his attendance at school. One solution he offered was more trained education staff, which we need the Ontario Government to fund. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #topoli #onpoli #onted
Kids are missing more school. Experts say mental health is a factor | CBC News
A CBC investigation finds that school time lost due to reported illness is up in all districts that provided data — more than tripling in some places compared to five years ago. While the data doesn’t...
www.cbc.ca
November 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Was proud of my son’s bravery, talking about bullying and how it affects his attendance at school. One solution he offered was more trained education staff, which we need the Ontario Government to fund. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #topoli #onpoli #onted
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exactly!
the prep and stress incurred by the teachers and then the kids was ridiculous! and it made no difference
if they just were allowed to TEACH, it would have been much better …the parents were encouraged to make snacks and breakfast, told how the prep was going…just so stupid
the prep and stress incurred by the teachers and then the kids was ridiculous! and it made no difference
if they just were allowed to TEACH, it would have been much better …the parents were encouraged to make snacks and breakfast, told how the prep was going…just so stupid
November 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
exactly!
the prep and stress incurred by the teachers and then the kids was ridiculous! and it made no difference
if they just were allowed to TEACH, it would have been much better …the parents were encouraged to make snacks and breakfast, told how the prep was going…just so stupid
the prep and stress incurred by the teachers and then the kids was ridiculous! and it made no difference
if they just were allowed to TEACH, it would have been much better …the parents were encouraged to make snacks and breakfast, told how the prep was going…just so stupid
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Boards, superintendents, and principals pretty much make prepping for it a ten month activity.
So many other activities that make school an engaging place for kids are sacrificed on the altar of EQAO.
So many other activities that make school an engaging place for kids are sacrificed on the altar of EQAO.
November 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Boards, superintendents, and principals pretty much make prepping for it a ten month activity.
So many other activities that make school an engaging place for kids are sacrificed on the altar of EQAO.
So many other activities that make school an engaging place for kids are sacrificed on the altar of EQAO.
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And it causes so many issues with split classes. I remember a teacher telling me she couldn’t give my gr 5 kid at the time extra help with math bc she was prepping the gr 6s for EQAO
November 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
And it causes so many issues with split classes. I remember a teacher telling me she couldn’t give my gr 5 kid at the time extra help with math bc she was prepping the gr 6s for EQAO
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Students with a disability will never show their true levels of knowledge in these types of tests. Even kids without disabilities, the anxiety of this test destroys kids each year. The worst part is they lose out on critical knowledge absorption bc so much time is spent prepping.
November 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Students with a disability will never show their true levels of knowledge in these types of tests. Even kids without disabilities, the anxiety of this test destroys kids each year. The worst part is they lose out on critical knowledge absorption bc so much time is spent prepping.
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wasn’t EQAO created and supported by CONS in the Fraser institute to make public education look bad and try to divert monies to private systems? EQAO does nothing IMO: in small, rural towns, what happens after the scores comes out? nothing…we don’t get more funding, more arts programs etc
November 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
wasn’t EQAO created and supported by CONS in the Fraser institute to make public education look bad and try to divert monies to private systems? EQAO does nothing IMO: in small, rural towns, what happens after the scores comes out? nothing…we don’t get more funding, more arts programs etc
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Ford & Calandra are criminals but this time they’re stealing our kid’s futures. @normsworld.bsky.social @maritstilesndp.bsky.social
The government says Bill 33 has received Royal Assent and is now law.
It will make it easier for the education minister to take over school boards in the province by appointing a supervisor and sidelining trustees. #onpoli globalnews.ca/news/1153148...
It will make it easier for the education minister to take over school boards in the province by appointing a supervisor and sidelining trustees. #onpoli globalnews.ca/news/1153148...
Protests erupt at Queen’s Park as government passes school board takeover bill | Globalnews.ca
On Wednesday, Bill 33 passed its third reading at Queen's Park after a shortened debate and bypassing committee, with Royal Assent set to follow.
globalnews.ca
November 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Ford & Calandra are criminals but this time they’re stealing our kid’s futures. @normsworld.bsky.social @maritstilesndp.bsky.social
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This is a pernicious and anti-democratic government steeped in grift and corruption. And a plurality of Ontarians continue to support them. Depressing as fuck.
November 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
This is a pernicious and anti-democratic government steeped in grift and corruption. And a plurality of Ontarians continue to support them. Depressing as fuck.
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EQAO is already suuuuper problematic as a way to determine student ability and now this?! It’s terrifying what this govt is doing to education.
November 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
EQAO is already suuuuper problematic as a way to determine student ability and now this?! It’s terrifying what this govt is doing to education.
Calandra plans to use these EQAO scores to create a useful crisis & continue to dismantle public education. No org is arms length to the government anymore! Ontario Education Minister says he is withholding EQAO test scores, prompting outcry www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/e4613d9... #onpoli #onted
Ontario Education Minister says he is withholding EQAO test scores, prompting outcry
Critics call on the provincial government to reveal the standardized test scores publicly
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Calandra plans to use these EQAO scores to create a useful crisis & continue to dismantle public education. No org is arms length to the government anymore! Ontario Education Minister says he is withholding EQAO test scores, prompting outcry www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/e4613d9... #onpoli #onted
Urgent! Bill 33, which will terminate democratically elected trustees, is set to pass today. Email your MPP to vote NO on Bills 33 & 60. Act now! OntarioNDP.ca/stop-the-attack #StopBill33 #StopBill60 #PublicServicesMatter #ONPoli
November 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Urgent! Bill 33, which will terminate democratically elected trustees, is set to pass today. Email your MPP to vote NO on Bills 33 & 60. Act now! OntarioNDP.ca/stop-the-attack #StopBill33 #StopBill60 #PublicServicesMatter #ONPoli
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Stripping elected officials of power and appointing handpicked supervisors is exactly how we got the Flint Water Crisis.
November 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Stripping elected officials of power and appointing handpicked supervisors is exactly how we got the Flint Water Crisis.
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Beware, Canada. First the fascists come for the schools & local governments. Don't let the bastards get a foot in the door.
-Signed,
Found out the hard way in USA
-Signed,
Found out the hard way in USA
November 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Beware, Canada. First the fascists come for the schools & local governments. Don't let the bastards get a foot in the door.
-Signed,
Found out the hard way in USA
-Signed,
Found out the hard way in USA
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No Kings. (No Omnibus bills.)
November 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
No Kings. (No Omnibus bills.)
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Ford needs to be ousted. He's a corrupt authoritarian idiot.
“Elected school board trustees are being stripped of their authority. In their place, handpicked supervisors with no accountability are appointed.” Ontario is not the United States, but our democracy is also being dismantled www.torontotoday.ca/local/opinio... #topoli #onpoli #onted
OPINION: Ontario is not the United States, but our democracy is also being dismantled
Jessica Bell, the Ontario NDP MPP for University—Rosedale, on the 'growing list' of undemocratic reforms coming out of Premier Doug Ford's government
www.torontotoday.ca
November 17, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Ford needs to be ousted. He's a corrupt authoritarian idiot.