Anti-Intellectualism Has a Hidden Target Though it’s increasingly not so hidden anymore

"In other words, the perceived worth of higher education has waned just as women have begun to outnumber men within it. Is it really a coincidence?"

176 organizations hired professional lobbyists to petition the Government of Saskatchewan in 2025. And just 3 firms accounted for 40% of that consultant lobbying.

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"Canada's 2025 Word of the Year should be... ding (v): charge an unexpected fee elbows up (expression): a patriotic rallying cry hegemonologue (n): public discourse that includes only dominant voices icicle kick (n): rearward overhead soccer kick on snow maplewash (v): make [something] appear Canadian renoviction (n): eviction of a tenant as justified by a planned renovation Other: ____________"

LAST CHANCE TO VOTE! 2025 has been an eventful year for Canada's identity. To commemorate the year, The Society for Canadian English is choosing a 2025 word of the year (CWOTY), based on the Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The Behind the Bastards podcast has a great episode on Oprah (and the bastards whose careers she launched).

It’s definitely the avocados 😂

"The whole people must take upon themselves the education of the whole people and be willing to bear the expenses of it. There should not be a district of one mile square, without a school in it, not founded by a charitable individual, but maintained at the public expense of the people themselves."

So this phrase “able-bodied” has clearly been on the most recent list of R talking points. It comes from the first round of English labor laws, which were instituted after the Black Death.

A mini medieval story time!

Technology is supposed to decrease teacher burnout – but we found it can sometimes make it worse Efforts to simplify teachers’ jobs through technology can backfire without a strong focus on teacher well-being.

🧵 addressing the argument: "AI won’t replace teachers, but it will save them time and make them more effective.”

Adding edtech doesn't necessarily save teachers time. A recent study found that LMSs sold to schools over the past decade+ as time-savers aren’t delivering on making teaching easier.

Well, this is absolutely ludicrous. Not just uncertified, but didn't even complete high school. And the recommended solution is more monitoring?!

These publicly funded private schools have proven time and time again why they should not exist. Another case in point.

This transpired in Saskatoon on Thursday, April 24th.
These two women were physically escorted out of a Conservative rally, which they had registered for and admitted to. They were removed without explanation.
Canadian Press article with explanation in comment below. 1/2
#NeverVoteConservative

This is so Canadian. Body Break doing a special elbows up get out to vote segment.

I haven't heard anything about this.

My son once made a sign imploring me to "stop the madness" and marched around chanting. I wasn't sure if I should be proud or annoyed.

By Evan Dyer CBC. This is highly problematic.

Hi, BlueSky. It's Hillary.

I've joined up here to help get the word out about an important election in Wisconsin tomorrow, and other ways to defend our democracy against those who think votes can be bought.

Fund the Frontline, Not the Skyline! For every 3 to 4 billboards, an educational assistant could have been hired instead💰 #skpoli #sked

In the few times I've run into you over the past couple of years, it's been very clear that you know your stuff. And you speak about it in an articulate and engaging way. I have no doubt you'll do well.