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Planting Seeds of Knowledge: Life Lessons from an Educational Farm

Waynesboro Education Farm is an ambitious project. It sits on 1.5 acres of land adjacent to Berkeley Glenn Elementary school in the city of Waynesboro, VA.

Ryan Blosser and Danny Lee - October 7, 2025

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Special Education

4 Places Teachers Can Buy Custom Assistive Technology Devices for Schools

Custom assistive devices empower students with disabilities by fostering independence, building skills, and supporting full inclusion in the classroom.

Classroom Perspectives

The Value of Accessing Professional Development in Your First Years of Teaching

After my first week of being in a long-term occasional role, it became very clear to me that learning about being in the classroom is not the same as actually being in the classroom.

Mental Health & Well-being

Professional and Present: Creating Healthy Boundaries in Your First Year of Teaching

Early in your teaching career, there are many areas in which you should consider establishing boundaries. Here are three that should be at the top of your list.

Classroom Management

Ditch the Desk and Embrace the Flex

I began the school year in a classroom with eighteen standard desks. Today, I have none. This isn’t a lament about budgetary constraints or overcrowded classrooms; it’s a deliberate choice.

Back to School

How to Tame a Chaotic School Cafeteria: 7 Tips for Managing Lunchroom Behavior

Let’s face it—most staff don’t willingly volunteer for cafeteria duty. But with a few thoughtful tweaks, lunch doesn’t have to be the noisiest, most dreaded 30 minutes of the day.

Classroom Perspectives

Explorations in Biology Through Origami, 3D Modeling, and Optical Illusions

Blending art and biology through hands-on paper-folding activities is a fun and unique way to engage students at the elementary level.

Classroom Perspectives

Empowering Education: Exploring Hispanic/Latinx Representation in Comics

Students want to read stories that matter to them and, most of all, they want to see themselves reflected within the pages of their beloved comics.

Classroom Perspectives

Celebrating Heritage: A Student-Led Journey Across Cultures

In today’s diverse classrooms, fostering cultural awareness is essential in order to create inclusive and engaging learning environments

Back to School

5 Things Educators Need to Know to Combat Burnout This Year

These essential mindset shifts will help you avoid common pitfalls that lead to burnout and, instead, allow you to thrive as a highly effective educator.

Education News

The Key to Enforcing Cell Phone Bans in Schools—with Help from CellGuard

October 10, 2025 0

If schools are serious about limiting phones, how can they enforce these policies in a way that is both practical and effective?

Careers & Guidance

Trent University and Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine Launch First-of-its-Kind Double Degree

October 6, 2025 0

Students will graduate with both a Bachelor of Arts and Science and a Doctor of Naturopathy degree in this accelerated seven-year pathway.

Education News

Communities Nationwide to Defend the Freedom to Read at “Right to Read Night” During Banned Books Week

October 3, 2025 0

At a time when the very freedom to read is at risk, communities across the nation are joining together for Right to Read Night, a powerful evening of discussion, reflection, and action.

Book Lists

Debut YA Graphic Novel Explores Grief, Friendship, and the Great Unknown

October 2, 2025 0

This Fall, Emanata, the young adult graphic novel imprint of Conundrum Press, will publish “Quiet Crossings,” a poignant and visually rich debut by Toronto-based artist Vivi Partridge, with colour by Janaina Spada.

Back to School

Leaves and Literacy: 8 Strategies to Get K–2 Students Back into Reading This Fall

September 29, 2025 0

Fall is a season of fresh starts. The habits established in these first months ripple forward into lasting reading success.

Classroom Perspectives

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

June 18, 2025 0

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.

The Classroom Economy: Teaching Fourth Graders About Inflation

April 3, 2023 0

Over the years, I’ve found one of the best ways to help kids understand how an economy works is to have them take an active role in managing their own money.

Read-Aloud Mentors: From Reluctant Readers to Inspiring Leaders

August 10, 2021 0

As a newer interventionist, I faced a formidable task: engage reluctant readers and address their needs with minimal resources for an entire 90 minutes.

The Black History Exhibit: Creating an Authentic Learning Experience

January 1, 2025 0

I’ve always believed in the importance of history and that the past has many crucial lessons to teach us. I also care deeply about ensuring that the curricula I teach reflects the diversity of our school and gives each student insights into the experiences of others.

Growing a Gender-Inclusive Biology Curriculum

October 1, 2019 0

Biology is the study of a diverse range of living things, and biology affirms all genders.

Crazy COVID Chronicles: Reflecting on a Year of Pandemic Teaching

March 1, 2023 0

The height of the pandemic brought many moments of upheaval and uncertainty, but amidst the tensions, there were also moments of laughter.

Learning from History: Teaching the Treaties to High School Students

November 1, 2023 0

All people living collectively in Canada are “treaty people,” meaning that we all have rights and responsibilities for this land we call home.

Real (and Really Funny) Math

June 25, 2025 0

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!)

Reframing Student Data for Growth

May 7, 2025 0

A growth mindset is the belief that abilities grow through effort and persistence. This mindset shapes how we view data.

Reading Lists

8 Books to Read During Latin American Heritage Month

Rae Sarathy -

In honour of Latin American Heritage Month, here are some books that promote diversity and celebrate Latin American experiences.

Shining a Spotlight on 10 Banned Books

Kelsey McCallum -

As groups, government entities, parents, and individuals continue to raise issues about the content of certain books, it’s important to consider the impact this will have on our students.

Celebrate Women’s History Month with These 10 Books

Kelsey McCallum -

Learn about the women and girls of the past and present who have made important contributions to our collective history with the help of these books.

Celebrating Libraries

How Educators Can Respond to Book Banning

Adam Stone - 0

The tide of intolerance is rising, and once again the reactionary camp wants to throw literature on the pyre, at least metaphorically.

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.

The Benefits of Large Print Books

Tasha Squires - 0

I thought large print titles would be good for students with visual impairments or for struggling readers. I had no idea how many regular education students would enjoy them too.

The Evolving Role of Librarians

Meagan Gillmore - 0

These days, more schools are transforming traditional libraries into learning commons—places where students collaborate and participate in learning.

Collaborating in a School with No Library

Lisa Gay-Milliken - 0

Do you remember the first time you entered the school library as a child? I do. There were books everywhere.

English Language Arts

Librarians vs. Book Bans: In Defense of Literature

Even in the current political climate, there is much librarians to can do to keep books available—and to keep up their own professional morale.

Mental Health & Well-being

5 Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness with Your Students

Now is the perfect opportunity for teachers and students to develop consistent mindfulness practices, together.

How to Avoid the Self-Esteem Trap of Social Media

Social media poses a range of psychological risks, especially issues of body image. But there are practical steps K–12 educators can take to offset those risks.

When Learning Gets Itchy: Embracing the Lessons of Outdoor Teaching

Students need to be allowed outside more often, and beyond just the playground—especially in areas where schools are the only green space.

Bathrooms and Blackboards: Supporting Students with IBD

School is a part of every child’s life. During their academic years, students deal with so many different facets of growth and development—physical, cognitive, emotional, and social. Having a chronic illness on top of the regular day-to-day stressors of being a student can be an enormous burden and challenge.

Stress: Coping Techniques and How to Use Them

Stress can be useful: it fires up our brains and bodies. But sometimes we are so overrun by physiological and emotional symptoms that we can’t focus on the problem.

Junk Food in the Classroom: Should Teachers Get Involved?

Lunch box policing and food bans have been a hot topic in the past couple years. But do schools and educators have the right to tell students what they can and cannot eat?

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.

Managing an Allergy-Free Classroom

Classrooms present numerous opportunities for allergic reactions, and everyone has a role to play in keeping children with food allergies safe.

Be Well to Do Well: Practicing Good Posture in the Classroom

No matter if we are still or moving, awareness of our posture, patterns, and breathing contribute to keeping our bodies healthy and happy.

Field Trips

7 Immersive Art Adventures for Kids

Nupur Bagoria -

Art education works best when it’s interactive, engaging, and yes, even a little messy.

Start the School Year off Right with These 10 Team-Building Field Trips

Kelsey McCallum -

Team-building exercises encourage students to work together to solve a common goal, all while developing communication, problem-solving, and even leadership skills.

6 Iconic Mazes to Visit This Fall

Rae Sarathy -

It’s maze season, and we’re about to let you in on some of the most exciting places to get lost amongst the hay!

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