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Paul Syme, EdD

@symecreative.bsky.social

Cultivating creative flow in leaders and teachers so to ignite innovation and bring fun to living. Educator, coach, consultant, speaker, & artist. Ed.D. @UCalgary. Adjunct Professor @AcadiaU @CBU. MA from @nscadu . In Mi'kma'ki

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AI Is Changing Teaching, But Few Labor Contracts Reflect It Classroom educators are using artificial intelligence to help with their work, yet union agreements have not caught up.

Educators know AI brings both risks and opportunities. That’s why NEA and AFT are advancing contract language and guidance to make sure AI supportsβ€”not underminesβ€”teaching and learning.

30.08.2025 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1

Cell phone bans fail when not partnered with renewed focus on relationship building and collaborative learning. Learning will accelerate when collective creativity is developed to apply learned concept on real world scenarios e.g., UN sustainability goals.

29.08.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The right has no creative talent.
Creatives see the puppet strings and find humorous ways to reveal them.

27.07.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We've now arrived at the Tiananmen Square phase of the Trump administration

12.07.2025 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2963    πŸ” 1140    πŸ’¬ 86    πŸ“Œ 37

I can’t wait. What better way to explore the history of education than through the lived experience of a reflective educator who has seen it all? @areaedresearch.bsky.social
@oecddigital.bsky.social

01.07.2025 21:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My new book, out on Canada Day. Canada launched me in 1987 but Britain had built me. What we learn and do in early career sets up the bigger stage in the years ahead. @alisonpeacock.bsky.social @jonsevers.bsky.social @dutaut.bsky.social

01.07.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

This is something only scum would do

18.06.2025 21:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1522    πŸ” 374    πŸ’¬ 62    πŸ“Œ 11

The route to sustainably will only be found in the intersections of our racial and social diversity!

It’s our best chance for innovations that will help us catch up to change.

16.06.2025 01:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I don’t know of any scholars of repute that promotes a knowledge rich curricular priory. Could you send me information on a jurisdiction that is pushing this curriculum, perhaps send me a policy pdf?

09.06.2025 02:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wait... is this the best meme ever made?

05.06.2025 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 24331    πŸ” 5795    πŸ’¬ 707    πŸ“Œ 439

The super wealthy need to pay a much bigger tax. It’s crazy that the meek are attacking the meek.

02.06.2025 09:56 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Right idea. You can’t spit into the wind and not get wet.

01.06.2025 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Look familiar?

28.05.2025 05:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed in those instances. Whatever you do, don’t encourage larger school boards. Kids lose. Also be wary of the loss of boards for regional centres. Education needs many voices!

25.05.2025 23:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My X account is still down

25.05.2025 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Merging school boards is not the solution and you will not see any of 2. You need to retain the school board to student ratio. Anything that reduces regional voice will only hurt schools and students. Can’t you acknowledge that your boards are simply underfunded. Catholic boards / separate issue.

24.05.2025 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you’re gonna grift a nation, better get some good sleep!

13.05.2025 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What are some toxic manifestations of fear that leaders exhibit? @kimberleycanada.bsky.social @alexusherhesa.bsky.social @naht.org.uk

10.05.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If only every teacher and administrator knew this and shifted their focus from tardiness & time on task to culture building. @bctf.bsky.social @mbteachers.bsky.social @tamarhuggins.bsky.social

07.05.2025 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Do you know a teacher who has experienced this? Andy's new book will be a must-read for teachers and educational leaders. @mbteachers.bsky.social @onepublicedontario.bsky.social @opcouncil.bsky.social

07.05.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fact: without #creativity, #math has little reason to exist.

If #schools wanna increase math scores, get kids to be more creative then they have something to β€œmath”about.

07.05.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I can’t agree more. This aligns with my grounded findings on innovative leaders.

05.05.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Headline:
Adopting rightwing policies 'does not help centre-left win votes'
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Study of European electoral data suggests social democratic parties alienate supporters by moving towards the political

Headline: Adopting rightwing policies 'does not help centre-left win votes' Subhead: Study of European electoral data suggests social democratic parties alienate supporters by moving towards the political

Gad -- and let me be perfectly clear -- zooks

26.02.2025 04:19 β€” πŸ‘ 732    πŸ” 216    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 87
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Innovation Readiness Quiz Please click the link to complete this form.

Are you leading innovationβ€”or playing it safe?

New leadership research reveals how top leaders ignite innovation.

Take this CONFIDENTIAL 5-min quiz to uncover your strengths & get FREE expert advice.

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#LeadershipInnovation #ChangeLeadership #FutureReady

15.02.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So much evil in one photo it is actually staggering

05.02.2025 07:10 β€” πŸ‘ 28089    πŸ” 6023    πŸ’¬ 2151    πŸ“Œ 605
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The dark side of networks: and the implications for school leadership Published in School Leadership & Management: Formerly School Organisation (Vol. 45, No. 1, 2025)

What do Kelly Clarkson, The Commitments, Pink Floyd & networks all have in common? They all have a dark side. Read more in my open access editorial for @alm30.bsky.social journal Slam. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @danetteparsley.bsky.social @pmdewitt.bsky.social @stevemunby.bsky.social

02.02.2025 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

You can read the article directly at www.andyhargreaves.com/uploads/5/2/...

01.02.2025 00:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Andy Hargreaves Andy Hargreaves is a researcher, writer, speaker, consultant and policy adviser. He is is Research Professor at Boston College, Visiting Professor at the University of Ottawa and a Distinguished Visit...

My research shows innovative leaders develop their capabilities through play! Read how @ahargreaves.bsky.social, Gladys Ayson & Sajani Karunaweera explore this in The Power of Playβ€”bringing joy & engagement to classrooms!
πŸ‘‰ www.andyhargreaves.com
#Education #Innovation #Leadership #PlayInLearning

31.01.2025 23:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump’s inaugural address centers on pledge to lift a country in β€˜decline’ In his second Inaugural Address, the president reprised dark themes from his first and laid out an expansive policy agenda.

President Trump's inaugural address was a misleading assessment of the U.S. It has a growing economy, falling inflation, slowing illegal immigration, a record-breaking stock market, the lowest levels of violent crime in years and a military that has limited engagement in conflicts around the world.

20.01.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4260    πŸ” 1135    πŸ’¬ 676    πŸ“Œ 179

"How can professional development honor students' identities? @ahargreaves.bsky.social and Dennis Shirley explore strategies to foster inclusion, equity, and student voice through self-determined learning and embracing identity complexity. Read more: www.andyhargreaves.com/uploads/5/2/...

12.01.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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