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    1. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

      Good morning, it's Draft K-6 Curriculum Release Day in Alberta! Press conference starts at 11 AM, with Minister LaGrange giving details on the hefty document, which will be piloted in schools this fall. Follow this thread for more. #ableg

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    2. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

      I was not on the embargoed tech briefing this morning, so I will be a little behind the game. As always, appreciate any feedback and concerns from people as they see them. We will have the presser livestreamed on our website as well @660NEWS

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    3. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

      We are underway, here are some of the materials first off to get you started. More online at http://alberta.ca/curriculum pic.twitter.com/jDUPxhbJhE

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    4. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

      This bad boy is 673 pages long, so I should finish it by the time the next school year begins. Here are some main focuses in the draft, starting with literacy and numeracy.pic.twitter.com/8EvcE48WV0

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    5. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

      And here is citizenship and practical skillspic.twitter.com/4FynXyIksb

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    6. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

      Minister LaGrange says she is thrilled at the release of the draft, and it was a "monumental task" over the past 19 months. She believes it will position children for great success.pic.twitter.com/5exJcdm04I

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    7. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

      LaGrange says this will "confront" the "regrettable parts of our past", by balancing narratives in the curriculum. Will also provide many diverse perspectives.

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    8. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

      Going over some of the worsening statistics Alberta students saw in past years, as was detailed in the press release above. LaGrange says this was "unacceptable". They are focused on literacy, numeracy, citizenship and practical skills. View the outlines of these above.

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    9. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

      LaGrange criticizes the NDP social studies curriculum, which she says was developed in secret. There was no mention of rule of law, military history, story of Confederation, and other "indispensable aspects of who we are."

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      Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

      On Indigenous teachings, she says students will learn of their "sacrifices," and how they led to Canada being very peaceful and pluralistic.

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        2. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          There will also be teachings about Black settlers and settlements in Canada, such as John Ware. Francophone history and culture will also be a focus.

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        3. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          LaGrange adds there will be a focus on the "terrible history" of residential schools and continued efforts for reconciliation.

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        4. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          Touching on some math skills, there will be new teaching on budgeting and finance skills (finally!). Also some more on computer science, technology literacy. On health and wellness, consent will be specifically taught as well at a young age.

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        5. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          She says this will all reposition them to teach students about critical skills moving forward.

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        6. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          In closing, LaGrange says she wants to hear what everyone has to think. Again, public comments accepted until next spring. Teachers will be included in this feedback as well. Some of that feedback will come from those teaching it in pilot situations.

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        7. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          Grades 7-10 will be ready for testing in fall 2022, then grades 11-12 after that. But the focus right now remains on K-6.

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        8. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          Chief Billy Joe Laboucan now speaking, says this curriculum is a good start, acknowledges the elders who helped develop it as well. Looks forward to seeing how the future grades develop. Need to work together to address "atrocities" to Indigenous people.

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        9. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          Very short comments from the Chief. Now to George Georgiou, and Education professor at the University of Alberta. He says he is pleased to see this result after the long consultation process. It is "top quality" for English Language Arts.

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        10. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          He says there's a "beautiful progression" between the grades, to better inform teachers and keep track of student skills. He says this curriculum is a "milestone".

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        11. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          Now, Dr. Cathy Adams with the University of Alberta, focusing on the technology teaching. She says this learning will be crucial at attracting new talent into the province.

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        12. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          She says this curriculum can help advance a lot of skills, and introducing computer science skills at early ages means we will have very knowledgeable users in the future. She says they will be the new leaders in technology, social innovation and change.

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        13. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          Now hearing from Sheldon Kennedy, with the Respect Group. Says there are some "ground-breaking" decisions here in reference to the teaching on consent. He says this is absolutely essential.

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        14. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          Kennedy says in his experience, the most important thing that kids say when they are victims of abuse is that they just didn't know. Shows how there needs to be greater teaching around consent so they know what's right and wrong.

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        15. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          He thinks this will create better people in the province, can turn the tide on abuse moving forward.

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        16. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          Kennedy adds this should re-enforce to parents how they need to teach clearly on these topics. He wants to applaud Minister LaGrange and her team in working on this topic.

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        17. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          Now to the questions. From Kenny Trenton at KIX106FM, first time teaching a lot of everyday skills here? LaGrange says the financial literacy skills will be very important for example.

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        18. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          Next, about technological skills and how it relates to advanced technologies, could these end up in classrooms as well (like AI). *Major softball questions here*. LaGrange says absolutely, lots of growth possible in these sectors, teaching kids to code and such is great.

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        19. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          Next, @reportrix asks about teaching Treaties in Grade 4, residential schools in Grade 5, this is later than TRC recommended. LaGrange says they have a lot of good information on Indigenous content. Want to teach these subjects, for sure.

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        20. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          LaGrange says they wanted to ensure kids know these topics. Reads quote from Grand Chief Littlechild and his support on these teachings. Says it is consistent with United Nations declarations. Dodges the part of the Q about how the TRC said they should be taught sooner.

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        21. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          Lisa says her answer did not address the substance here. Why does this government believe you should learn about Ancient Rome before Indigenous issues? LaGrange says children will be learning content rich, factual information on Indigenous culture as soon as Kindergarten.

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        22. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          Once again, LaGrange just dodges the essence of the question here.

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        23. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          Final question (!) from @Jantafrench, says LaGrange said we will have the most comprehensive teaching on Indigenous issues, but Lisa pointed out problems. What will be so great about the reconciliation teaching here? LaGrange says there's lots of content-rich factual content.

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        24. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          Encourages people to read the curriculum. Again dodges the question. Janet follows up, there are serious questions of transparency as media requests have gone unanswered. LaGrange says everything is online. Says the curriculum website for the fifth or sixth time.

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        25. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          LaGrange says it has been a labour of love and collaboration for a long period of time. Says the website again "You will get tired of me saying that." Wants people to keep giving feedback. LaGrange just answered nothing. Press conference is over. Have a great day!

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        26. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          Here's an early writeup we have on the curriculum. More coverage through the day on @660NEWS. And although LaGrange said the government website http://alberta.ca/curriculum  half a dozen times it is still not up on my watch.https://www.660citynews.com/2021/03/29/new-k-6-curriculum-to-focus-on-literacy-numeracy/ …

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        27. Tom Ross‏ @Tommy_Slick Mar 29

          In closing from me, if you spot anything really interesting or noteworthy in the curriculum draft, please let me know. My DM's are also open if there's anything else you want to convey, or want to speak on the record about it!

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        28. End of conversation

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