Thread by @cpeck3, This has been a busy week of education news in Alberta. I’m [...]

This has been a busy week of education news in Alberta. I’m grateful for the opportunity to talk to the public about the latest #abed debacle. An informed citizenry is the cornerstone of a strong democracy.

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With that in mind, what follows is a compilation of my commentary, which I share with sincere thanks to those in the news media who sought out my expertise.

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"Education experts slam leaked Alberta curriculum proposals” by @Jantafrench at @CBCNews: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/education-experts-slam-leaked-alberta-curriculum-proposals-1.5766570?cmp=rss

https://www.cbc.ca/news/cana... href="https://twtext.com//hashtag/abed"> #abed

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Education experts slam leaked Alberta curriculum proposals | CBC News

Curriculum advisers hand-picked by the Alberta government are recommending Grade 3 and 4 students learn about feudalism, Chinese dynasties and Homer’s Odyssey in social studies classes.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/education-experts-slam-leaked-alberta-curriculum-proposals-1.5766570?cmp=rss

"UCP under fire for K-4 curriculum plans that suggest leaving out residential schools” with reporting by @FletcherKent at @GlobalEdmonton.
https://globalnews.ca/news/7410812/alberta-curriculum-education-residential-schools/

https://globalnews.ca/news/7410... href="https://twtext.com//hashtag/abed"> #abed

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UCP under fire for K-4 curriculum plans that suggest leaving out residential schools

Draft documents of the United Conservative Party's plans for Alberta's school curriculums faced swift backlash Wednesday from education experts in the province.

https://globalnews.ca/news/7410812/alberta-curriculum-education-residential-schools/

“Controversial curriculum proposals” with @RobBreakenridge at @770CHQR: https://omny.fm/shows/afternoons-with-rob-breakenridge/controversial-curriculum-proposals-rising-covid-19

https://omny.fm/shows/aft... href="https://twtext.com//hashtag/abed"> #abed

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"« Un recul! » : des Franco-Albertains s’indignent de la refonte du programme scolaire” with @DanielleKadjo and @FrancoisJolyRC of @RadioCanadaInfo
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1743046/franco-albertain-nouveau-programme-scolaire-francophones-autochtones-alberta

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/... href="https://twtext.com//hashtag/abed"> #abed

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« Un recul! » : des Franco-Albertains s’indignent de la refonte du programme scolaire

La refonte des programmes d’études sociales et d’arts en Alberta soulève l'ire de certains francophones.

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1743046/franco-albertain-nouveau-programme-scolaire-francophones-autochtones-alberta

"Less on residential schools, more on Ancient Rome and Homer? Proposed Alberta school curriculum changes are getting an angry reception” by @alex_n_boyd at @TorontoStar: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/10/21/less-on-residential-schools-more-on-ancient-rome-and-homer-proposed-alberta-school-curriculum-changes-are-getting-an-angry-reception.html

https://www.thestar.com/news/cana... href="https://twtext.com//hashtag/abed"> #abed

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Less on residential schools, more on Ancient Rome and Homer? Proposed Alberta school curriculum...

A leaked draft of recommendations to Jason Kenney’s government threatens to undo years of work toward including Indigenous perspectives, education exp...

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/10/21/less-on-residential-schools-more-on-ancient-rome-and-homer-proposed-alberta-school-curriculum-changes-are-getting-an-angry-reception.html

News at 6, with @cbcrob at @CBCCalgary: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1810260035604

https://www.cbc.ca/player/pl... href="https://twtext.com//hashtag/abed"> #abed

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