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I find it deeply troubling that the AB gov't can't even be bothered to agree to keeping class sizes down to the proposed 2025-26 levels.
Even at the end... kinda troubling numbers.
Pdf summary of what the AB Teacher's Association (ATA) proposed to AB govt as a letter of understanding to address classroom complexities & phased in Student- Teacher Ratios (STR). Chart for maximum STR based on year & grade levels. For 2025-26: K-3 26:1, gr4-6 32:1, gr 7-9 34:1, gr 10-12 36:1 For 2026-27: K-3 23:1, gr4-6 29:1, gr 7-9 31:1, gr 10-12 33:1 For 2027- 28: K-3 20:1, gr4-6 26:1, gr 7-9 28:1, gr 10- 12 30:1 For 2028-29: K-3 17:1, gr 4-6 23:1, gr 7-9 25:1, gr 10-12 27:1 Note on bottom stating that 2028/29 would have the classroom sizes meeting the recommendations made by the 2003 Commission on Learning. Chart #2 is Weighted Complexity for STR. "STR shall be weighted for complexity so that more complex classrooms will have fewer students". Table is set up with headings "Category", "Weight", and "Description". Rows read: Typical Learner- 1.00- no identified additional supports needed. High Incidence/ low cost exceptionality- 1.50- mild/ moderate disability, English Language Learners, francization, or behavioural designation. Low Incidence/ high cost exceptionality- 2.00- Severe or multiple disability, complex medical or behavioural needs. Refugee/ New comer to Canada (less than 2yrs)- 1.50- requires cultural & language transition supports. Gifted (Code 80)- 1.25- requires enrichment or individualized programming. Students (currently or ought to be) receiving supports- 1.50- As defined by AB Education; students who require supports & intervention.
October 23, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Edmonton's voting sticker. Apparently there are many others as disillusioned with the election process as myself.
But I think I might need to make it into a durable button pin to wear... to a lot of things.
A round yellow sticker that says "I showed up" with an 'x' associated with voting on a black shirt.
October 11, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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Thinking maybe the trending needs some categories- you can get whiplash going from US bombing Iran to Caturday to Orioles (which is confusing, as both baseball & birds appear under it 😂). Good news from Belarus, bad NYC candidate.
Screenshot of Bluesky Discover page. "Cuomo, Sergei Tikhanovsky, Caturday, Orioles" are in smaller text across the screen under the title, indicating current trending hashtags. "daily bunnies" account post is shown with a cut off image of a rabbit.
June 22, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Taken out of context... not great.
Stay in Line to vote though. Image with ALT text.
Red field with dark red text "STAY IN LINE" 6 times. Additional "STAY IN LINE" in white text. White & red Canadian Liberal Party logo on top right corner. Spreading the message that ppl can vote as long as they are in line before the poll closing time.
April 29, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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Included ALT text (hopefully short enough but gets the nuances across)
Picture of 2 seals placed on Canadian products to determine the minimum percentage of the product is Canadian materials, production & labour. 1st seal: "Product of Canada•Produit Du Canada 98%" 2nd seal: "Made in Canada•Fabrique Au Canada 51%"
February 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM