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The Power of Music and Melody: Using Songs to Engage Young Learners

By harnessing the power of music, teachers can create a lively and dynamic atmosphere that also improves concentration, focus, and retention.

Demarquis Johnson - July 2, 2025

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Classroom Perspectives

Real (and Really Funny) Math

I'm an author of math books, which may sound like a dry job, but that’s exactly why I do it. It’s my goal to show kids that math can be fun (and funny!)

Classroom Perspectives

Learning English Is Tough—Now Imagine Doing It with Dyslexia

How can we create truly inclusive environments that support students with dyslexia in our multilingual classrooms?

Classroom Perspectives

The Positive Impacts of Computer Science: What Every Teacher and Administrator Should Know

After working as both a teacher and an administrator, I know how much of a difference it can make when school leaders truly appreciate the power of computer science.

Education News

How (and Why) to Make Classrooms More Musical

Music is a language that reaches across age, culture, and ability. And when we learn to use it with care and creativity, it becomes one of the most accessible and powerful tools we have in education.

COVID-19

Reading in America: Five Years Since COVID

While we continue to understand and measure the pandemic's impact on education, more and more evidence is confirming that, even five years later, students are still a long way off from rebounding academically.

Mental Health & Well-being

Calmer Classrooms, One Breath at a Time: How Meditation Can Transform Behavioural Health

As we work to build classrooms that nurture both academic and emotional success, meditation serves as a simple yet powerful tool.

Classroom Perspectives

Paths to Success: Practicing Hope Theory in the Classroom

Throughout the decade I have spent working in education, I’ve seen the most positive impact when I’ve incorporated hope-based strategies into my teaching.

Classroom Perspectives

Whose Face Belongs Here? Navigating Race in the World of AI

Teachers need support not only in understanding the tools, but also in managing the ethical, cultural, and emotional complexities that AI brings to the classroom.

Classroom Perspectives

Anti-racism and Activist Education: Empowering the Next Generation

Educators play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of changemakers, especially when it comes to addressing racism.

Education News

Nominations Open for Heroes of the Classroom Teacher Recognition Program

June 30, 2025 0

Nominations are accepted through August 3. Ten finalists will advance to a public vote for the chance to win the Grand Prize—valued at approximately $16,000 in cash and prizes.

Education News

New School Safety Trends Report Shows Training and Technology Are Saving Lives in U.S. Schools

June 23, 2025 0

CENTEGIX’s 2025 School Safety Trends Report reveals a national movement toward proactive, integrated school safety strategies, including campus mapping.

COVID-19

Girls Experienced Disproportionate Setbacks in STEM Skills Post-COVID

June 16, 2025 0

COVID-19 has been an unequal crisis, disrupting learning more deeply for some student groups than others.

Education News

For 8th Straight Year, 100% of Success Academy Grads Accepted to 4-Year Colleges

June 13, 2025 0

66% of students were accepted to selective institutions. Graduates were awarded more than $20 million in financial aid.

Education News

Common Sense Media Releases New AI Toolkit for School Districts

June 9, 2025 0

The toolkit provides teachers and district leaders with practical tools to facilitate AI adoption.

Classroom Perspectives

Why Students Hate Writing (From Someone Who Teaches It)

July 1, 2019 0

Every year, almost every student says, “I suck at writing. I hate it.” I hear this phrase far more than “Hello,” “Thank you,” or even “Can I use the restroom?”

Teaching Through Grief: What Happens When Educators Need Help

November 22, 2023 0

University training prepares educators for a lot of scenarios on the job. But what it doesn’t prepare them for is the inevitable grief that comes with it.

A Seat at the Table: Equality in the Classroom

March 2, 2021 0

We may believe we are creating inclusive, “multicultural” teaching environments, all while being completely unaware of the systemic racism that still impacts our students.

Creating a Reading Culture (Even When You’re Low on Time and Funds)

November 1, 2018 0

"Why read when you can watch the movie?" In my eight years as an educator, no other sentiment has been quite so crushing to hear from children.

Finding Purpose in Teaching ESL

January 26, 2021 0

As I stood in my empty classroom surrounded by piles of boxes, I couldn’t help but wonder: what was I going to do now?

Using Art as Activism: Change Beyond School Borders

September 1, 2023 0

Not only do visual arts classes make space in a student’s day for creativity, they can also offer a chance to focus on something bigger.

The Importance of Taking a “PAWS” for Our Students

January 1, 2025 0

A wink to our school’s husky mascot, PAWS Time is a highly engaging, weekly enrichment program that allows our students to “pause”: Practice kindness, Always be safe, make Wise choices, and Show respect.

Unlocking the Future: How to Embrace Technology for Student Success

May 7, 2024 0

The world is in the midst of a technological revolution that has surpassed expectations, and I’m witnessing firsthand how growing up in this digital age is impacting our students.

Critical Thinking and the Questioning of History Texts

September 1, 2022 0

While teaching a Western Civilization course to high school students, I found a unique opportunity to introduce the topic of critical thinking along with the subject matter.

Reading Lists

10 Canadian Books to Read This Canada Day

Nupur Bagoria -

As we commemorate Canada Day, it's the perfect time to delve into some outstanding books inspired by the colourful Canadian landscape.

10 Books That Celebrate Queer Voices

Kelsey McCallum -

As LGBTQ+ rights are increasingly targeted around the world, there’s never been a more crucial time to uplift and celebrate queer stories.

10 Books to Read for the Fourth of July

Nupur Bagoria -

These stories about America’s history, culture, geography, and more are sure to light up any Fourth of July celebration.

Indigenous Education

6 Indigenous Cultural Centres to Inspire Young Minds

Nupur Bagoria - 0

These cultural centres and heritage sites allow students to respectfully engage with the stories and perspectives of Indigenous peoples across Canada.

7 Indigenous Cultural Centres Across Canada

TEACH Magazine - 0

Prepare your students for the next National Aboriginal Day with a visit to a First Nations culture centre. Students learn about the culture of Canada’s various Aboriginal peoples. Many offer games, crafts, and outdoor activities—perfect for releasing some end-of-the-year energy.

Preparing for a Changing World: Climate Resilience in Schools

Krystal Kavita Jagoo - 0

It is important to consider how schools are responding to climate change not just in the classroom, but on a practical level as well.

Land of Incalculable Value: A Williams Treaties Overview

Carolyn Gruske - 0

In 1923, three parcels of land in southern Ontario were the subject of a legal process that defined how they could be used and who would control them.

Expressive Writing on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation

Lex Talamo - 0

My students needed to experience success. And they needed to see that their writing could impact a broader audience than the one held captive each day in their classroom.

Making Rose Hip Tea from Scratch: A Math Activity

Amber Hartwell - 0

This collaboration between the Library Learning Commons, a Grade 9 math teacher, and Indigenous Education blossomed into a beautiful place-conscious learning opportunity.

Classroom Perspectives

Exploring Indigenous Culture Through the Senses: A Transformative Learning Experience

At McKenzie Towne School in Alberta, students are learning through touch, scent, and sound with the Indigenous Sensory Box Project.

LGBTQ+

“Try to Lay Low”: Growing Up Gay Pre-1969 Canada

It isn’t easy to teach the history of homosexuality in Canada. We interviewed three gay men who were there and remember what it was like growing up before Decriminalization.

Uncomfortable Truths: What If Santa Claus Was Gay?

There is a world out there for which we are preparing our children, and that world includes people who identify as LGBTQ+.

Safe Haven: The Journey of LGBTQ+ Refugees in Canada

The persistence of violence against LGBTQ+ people in countries where homosexuality is legal remains worrisome and creates a refugee situation that is not that easy to prove.

What is SOGI? Getting the Terminology Right

Gender fluid. Two-spirit. Trans. Cisgender. These are some of the terms students can use to describe where they are on the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Breaking Boundaries: Women’s Lives In and Out of the Closet

By removing the phrase “male person” from the crime of gross indecency in 1954, the Canadian government declared sex between women a crime.

The Inclusivity Challenge: Is Canada a Just Society?

In my Grade 10 Canadian History course, students explore LGBTQ+ history the same way they explore the stories of many different Canadians in the context of our history.

Field Trips

6 Indigenous Cultural Centres to Inspire Young Minds

Nupur Bagoria -

These cultural centres and heritage sites allow students to respectfully engage with the stories and perspectives of Indigenous peoples across Canada.

8 Courthouse Tours Across North America

Kelsey McCallum -

It is more important than ever to encourage today’s youth to become active, informed, and engaged members of democratic society. This starts by helping them understand how the justice system works.

Architecture Tours: 10+ Must-See Marvels Around the World

Rae Sarathy -

Whether you consider yourself an architectural aficionado or someone who simply appreciates beautiful design, we’ve rounded up several amazing places you can explore this summer.

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