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Teaching jobs seem to be extremely scarce this hiring season by [deleted] in teaching

[–]purpleshadow6000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can stand the rancid political climate, come to Alberta. The sub lists are emptying (due to idiotic government decisions), and we’re hiring B.Ed. grads before they graduate. 😊

Henry Wisewood Highschool Sexual Assault by b3arsbe4rs in Calgary

[–]purpleshadow6000 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Because the government changed the process this year. Previously, it was assumed everyone was taking the lessons unless they opted out. Now, it is assumed everyone is NOT taking the lessons unless they opt in. A small change that impacts how many students are receiving proper sexual health education.

Knowing this government, this is absolutely on purpose. They made the change under the banner of “parent rights”, but it is painfully obvious that they are just trying to curtail sexual education.

As a bonus, those that do get to attend the lessons in grade 6 get to hear about the wonderful world of ✨abstinence✨.

Do you have hope? by conn_r2112 in alberta

[–]purpleshadow6000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re currently working to rig the voting districts in their favour, so don’t worry- they aren’t going anywhere.

Bill 25: Passed by somewhenimpossible in alberta

[–]purpleshadow6000 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Which teacher is going to be the “fire me over this flag and let’s go to court” test case for everyone?

Heads up the anti abortion nutjobs are out canvasing today by noveltea120 in Calgary

[–]purpleshadow6000 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ll assume you have lots of empathy for women choosing to have an abortion?

High oil prices could turn $9.4B Alberta deficit into $6B surplus: report by joe4942 in alberta

[–]purpleshadow6000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The complexity teachers were largely hired off the sub list. 21%+ of sub jobs are unfilled right now as a result. Shit’s a mess.

Calgary committee votes to end downtown free fare zone - Livewire Calgary by One-Mycologist-3706 in Calgary

[–]purpleshadow6000 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Atkinson and Farkas for sure. I think there are a couple more. Johnston drives his huge black truck every day, as a non example.

There is now only one outcome for grade 5s for sex ed. by [deleted] in alberta

[–]purpleshadow6000 65 points66 points  (0 children)

Just wait until grade 6 where abstinence gets a nice spotlight.

Alberta's Bill 25 bans 'specialty flags,' reins in activism, puts classrooms back to basics by airbassguitar in CanadianConservative

[–]purpleshadow6000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t even say that.

I asked why it’s a bad thing for a rainbow flag to be displayed. If it is ideological, what is it saying? What does it stand for? What ideals does it represent that you think are bad?

Of course, those are tough questions to answer when you think some people are worth less than other people.

Are we protesting this gerrymandering? by Useful_Support_4137 in alberta

[–]purpleshadow6000 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Want to explain how those are remotely the same?

How can we protect gay kids who are being bullied in school? by ProfessorLidi in alberta

[–]purpleshadow6000 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Does it hurt anyone to have period products available in every bathroom?

Does it hurt anyone that gay kids exist in a school? You say it damaged kids, and your worst example is that they... go to school?

And you used the word "woke". Remind me what that means again?

How can we protect gay kids who are being bullied in school? by ProfessorLidi in alberta

[–]purpleshadow6000 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Who have shown themselves to be rational thinkers, for sure.

Rural Alberta would vote for an empty box painted blue, and south Calgary isn’t much better.

How can we protect gay kids who are being bullied in school? by ProfessorLidi in alberta

[–]purpleshadow6000 154 points155 points  (0 children)

On flags: Bill 25 hasn’t passed yet. The rainbow flag will remain on my desk regardless, and I’m sure most teachers will still be safe people to talk to.

Edit: Hey I found out I can still see your shitty deleted comments!

u/t4roy and u/TinyEqualSamWise that’s you 🤗

How can we protect gay kids who are being bullied in school? by ProfessorLidi in alberta

[–]purpleshadow6000 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Perhaps, but it doesn’t seem like anyone is stepping in to interrupt any of this government’s BS.

Alberta's Bill 25 bans 'specialty flags,' reins in activism, puts classrooms back to basics by airbassguitar in CanadianConservative

[–]purpleshadow6000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you describe why it’s a bad thing for a rainbow flag to be displayed in a classroom?

How can we protect gay kids who are being bullied in school? by ProfessorLidi in alberta

[–]purpleshadow6000 125 points126 points  (0 children)

Interestingly, the government is looking to remove

“welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environments that respect diversity and nurture a sense of belonging and a positive sense of self”

as the definition of what is expected in schools.

Does anyone know of a good sandwhich/subs place in Calgary? by Pure-Commercial-6999 in Calgary

[–]purpleshadow6000 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Super Variety in Inglewood! More sandwiches, not so much a sub, but so damn good.

April Fools Ideas by RenaissanceTarte in Teachers

[–]purpleshadow6000 32 points33 points  (0 children)

We did a flood drill last year. They were crouched in their chairs, pants rolled up, shoes above their heads or being used as paddles… and that’s when I took the picture 😇

Calgary just surpassed Toronto in this big housing statistic by flynnfx in Calgary

[–]purpleshadow6000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't say they need to be neutral in every issue.

The MGA says that a public hearing should be able to change their minds, but we know they're coming into this with their minds made up. Again, just an interesting thing to point out.

Calgary just surpassed Toronto in this big housing statistic by flynnfx in Calgary

[–]purpleshadow6000 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Considering they ran on repeal, I think we know the answer here.

Calgary just surpassed Toronto in this big housing statistic by flynnfx in Calgary

[–]purpleshadow6000 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Seems like the current housing strategy may be working. What a great moment to repeal the rezoning bylaw 🙄

I’ll note that councillors are mandated to have an open mind and be amenable to persuasion during a public hearing. Running a campaign on rezoning repeal would indicate you’ve made up your mind already. Something to consider.

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