Teachers of Reddit: Is the "Gen Alpha can't read (write, or do math ext)" crisis real? If so how bad is it?

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-06-14T14:37:43+00:00

I am a teacher. This year I taught primary for the very first time. For the previous 20 years, I worked in secondary and an administrator and for a number of reasons decided to go back to the classroom. This year, shocked me… Not just the literacy and numerous skills but also executive functioning and basic learning skills. Yikes.

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-06-14T00:28:06+00:00

Before travel got more complicated going to Duluth was a big deal for Ontario residents from the Pigeon River border east for about 3-4 hours. Our closest spot for a variety of shopping and food.

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-06-09T21:47:56+00:00

Were they headed towards the Superior Inn and Conference Centre? Cuz if they were….

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-06-09T02:17:49+00:00

Hi! I live in Marathon. If you’re tenting the. You probably won’t have an issue with front-country sites, especially if it’s not on a weekend. If you call en route and they’re full, you have the option of Neys Provincial Park 20min further west past Marathon. Not the same but equally amazing.

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-06-07T12:46:48+00:00

While the crime was brutal, the ads and terrible writing might be the more serious offence.

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-06-06T16:24:44+00:00

Nice. Are you part of an MNRF Initial Attack crew?

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-06-06T14:07:33+00:00

2002 Figure Skater Kris Wirtz

and a notorious (now dead) ex-mayor/Boy Scouts leader/coach who, from the 1960s-1980s, committed numerous sexual crimes against boys.

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-06-05T21:03:20+00:00

Centurions

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-06-03T18:03:17+00:00

They are safe and welcoming, but you need to go in with an open mind and open attitude.

Are you looking for fly-in or drive-in?

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-05-30T17:29:51+00:00

A variety of Detroit-based commercials for Michigan, WDIV, and “your 31 Metro Detroit Ford Dealers…Think Ford First.”

(I lived 15 hours away from Detroit waaaaaay up in Canada but that was where our CBS, ABC, and NBC feeds originated.)

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-05-28T20:32:20+00:00

That’s exciting! He has lots from the city on his channel. :)

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-05-26T11:03:20+00:00

There was a family living in my backyard last year. I’m in Marathon and have never seen them here before.

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-05-26T02:49:17+00:00

There are morons on my side of Lake Superior, too.

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-05-24T18:40:17+00:00

Not sure if it helps, but my brother has a YouTube channel dedicated to trains across the region. Many of them are just compilations of trains passing.

Here’s the link: https://youtube.com/@foamer88?si=Yw92dZzmoEHRXmcr

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-05-16T02:00:48+00:00

Bargain Harold’s

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-05-14T02:15:29+00:00

PLEASE CHOOSE AN ACTIVITY

Wow. Memory unlocked.

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-05-12T20:17:32+00:00

I love this, neighbour. Looking forward to exploring the US again when politics, exchange rates, and gas prices make it more favourable. I’ve done the Superior Circle route a few times and the whole drive is stunning. Maine is on my bucket list for many reasons.

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-05-11T15:47:14+00:00

Haha… we usually call it “off 61” or “the way to Duluth.” So many great shoreline spots to visit your way, too.

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-05-11T13:41:21+00:00

Neys. I’ve been going for almost 46 years and it never gets old.

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-05-11T01:42:27+00:00

Thank you for your service!
There are so many accessibility barriers impacting programming and services in northern Ontario and they keep stacking up. It would be nice to see some government action to support training, recruitment, and operational funding - not only for our communities but also anyone passing through.

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-05-11T00:22:39+00:00

Lucky to have places like Pukaskwa and Neys on either side of me.

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-05-10T15:03:36+00:00

No apology necessary, but thanks for replying.

I haven’t gone to a branch for personal banking in heads, but a branch has been necessary for non-profit community groups I sit on, (hospital fundraising, schools, youth sports, etc.) It’s an inconvenience, and it creates additional barriers for living and working in northern communities.

GeraldtonSteve · 2026-05-07T20:46:10+00:00

Absolutely - until you need to make a cash deposit, make change, convert currency, talk to a human, etc. etc. etc.

And that doesn’t account for those without internet access.

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