In today's episode Greg returns to sound off on how destreamed mandatory classes are failing students. Students who had their lessons modified with an IEP (individual education plan) in our all kids pass elementary school system model, are now being set up for failure in having to take mandatory destreamed Grade 9 classes. Greg does rant, but he will offer solutions.

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Been some discussion lately about what real life skills should be taught in Ontario High Schools. The bigger question we must all decide in the AI world, what are we going to leave for us humans to do?

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Response by parents to the new province wide school cell phone ban will determine if it has any teeth.

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Today Greg offers classroom management tips to foster a positive learning environment for students. Check out essays and comentary at: https://gregcawsey.substack.com/s/public-onted-with-greg-cawsey

Students face a number of stressors in their lives from many things out of their control. Today, Greg gives advice on how teachers and students can alleviate test anxiety by taking ownership of what they can control - preparation and letting go of what they can’t - the mark.

Greg also answers Ted questions on Alberta’s Parental Rights legislation and updates on teacher contracts.

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Today’s episode discusses Ontario’s move to de-streaming. Explain the rationale and implications as we navigate through this transitionary period in Ontario secondary education. Greg also offers why parents need to stay involved throughout the entire K-12 school years.

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Plenty of discussion on mandating or beefing up Holocaust education, which I fully support. But where is the oversight to make sure this actually followed? Will outline the issue and the solutions to make sure what is supposed to be taught - is taught.

Will also discuss the recent deal between the Elementary Teachers’ Union and the Province. Listen to all episodes at justcaws.ca, apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow @publiconted on X or facebook as well.