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Classroom Perspectives

How Slam Poetry Transforms the FSL Classroom

My FSL classroom is rarely quiet. There’s laughter, music, performance, and sometimes a bit of chaos, but it’s the productive kind. On poetry unit days, students sit congregated in groups, and they transform the space into a “scène de slam.”
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Canadian Studies

Murdoch is Cracking the Case on Student Engagement

Murdoch in the Classroom offers a fresh, distinctly Canadian way to bring story-led, curriculum-connected learning into the classroom.
English Language Arts

Act 47 Is a Promising Start—Now Pennsylvania Must Get It Right

With Act 47 of 2025, the state is advancing towards stronger reading instruction by mandating evidence-based curricula, regular screening in early grades, improved educator training, and intervention plans for struggling students.
Book Lists

Retirement Travel: 15+ Places to Visit After You Leave the Classroom

Retirement brings something many people rarely have—time to travel. We’ve gathered a selection of new and soon-to-be-released travel guides to help you choose your latest getaway.
Political Science

Advancing Democracy Through Education: A Discussion with the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell

Ms. Dowdeswell speaks about her legacy of championing education and active citizenship as a cornerstone of democracy, as well as the vital role that educators can play in helping students stand up for democratic values.
Environmental Education

Rethinking Middle School Science for a Complex World

Middle school is a pivotal time for fostering students’ curiosity and shaping how they make sense of the world. How we structure science learning at this stage matters.
Classroom Perspectives

Education Should Be a Partnership. So Why Are Many Families Left in the Dark?

While I believe that assessment data and growth measures matter and that families have a right to this information, it’s the information educators are not required to share that troubles me most.
Mental Health and Well-Being

The Hidden Mental Health Gap for Teacher-Parents

For teacher-parents, the school day doesn’t simply end. After a full day of supporting students, many return home to a second set of responsibilities, leaving limited time for self-care.
Mental Health and Well-Being

Mental Health and Student Attendance: The Intervention Hiding in Plain Sight

A punitive response to a late or absent student, the recorded tardy, the “you’re late again,” doesn’t just fail to help. It adds to the weight a struggling student is already carrying.
Opinion

Grading Attendance Fails Young Caregivers

There are over a million young caregivers in Canada, and newly proposed legislation could make the educational journeys of these students worse.

Education News

Education News

ReadBright Literacy Tools Earn Bronze Efficacy Certification from EduEvidence

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This independent certification recognizes that ReadBright aligns with the Science of Reading and meets rigorous standards for evidence-based instructional design.
Education News

Teaching Children to Be Better, More Critical Internet Users

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McGill researchers designed and then tested a program that was shown to improve elementary students’ digital literacy skills.
Education News

Common Sense Media Launches Youth AI Safety Institute

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The first-of-its-kind AI safety lab focused on children will independently test AI products, broadly publish the results, and set clear standards to protect the safety, health, and development of a generation growing up with AI.
Education News

Providing Easy Access to Curriculum-Aligned Indigenous Resources

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Ontario’s Niagara Catholic District School Board and Nelson partnered together to support educators who are teaching subjects with Indigenous content.
Book Lists

Controlled Chaos: Lessons in Laughter, Growth, and the Magic of Teaching

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“Controlled Chaos” is a collection of stories that will have you in stitches, feeling inspired, and questioning the very idea of what “normal” looks like in education.

Classroom Perspectives

A Lesson on Empathy: Refugees and the UN Rights of a Child

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During our staff meeting that afternoon, my colleagues and I learned our school had six new students who were Syrian refugees.

The Classroom Economy: Teaching Fourth Graders About Inflation

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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.

Teaching the Modern-Day Relevance of “Fahrenheit 451”

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While Bradbury’s novel was originally written over seventy years ago, its themes are more pertinent than ever—especially in the classroom.

Empowering Education: Exploring Hispanic/Latinx Representation in Comics

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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.

Accepting My Stutter Made Me a Better Teacher

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Stuttering is a hidden disability that affects up to 9% of children, meaning it's likely that many teachers will encounter a student with this speech impediment in their classroom.

Keeping Kids Reading During the Age of Remote Learning

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It is my job to motivate and mold my students, to keep them engaged, to build reading and writing confidence in all who enter my virtual classroom.

Everything Is Awe-some: Showing Young Students the Power of Awe

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The topic of awe couldn’t be more timely. I’ve never seen such an urgent need to address social-emotional issues in and out of the classroom as I do now.

8 Tips for the New Techy Teacher

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Here is some helpful advice for educators just beginning the long journey to establishing a successful, effective technology classroom.

Starting a School Rubik’s Cube Club

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Are you interested in improving student engagement with your ELL students? Here’s an idea that I tried at my elementary school that was both fun and successful—a Rubik’s Cube club.
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Book Lists

10 Books That Celebrate Queer Voices

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As LGBTQ+ rights are increasingly targeted around the world, there’s never been a more crucial time to uplift and celebrate queer stories.
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10 Books to Read for National Indigenous History Month

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Reflect on the history, diversity, and strengths of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples during National Indigenous History Month with the help of these books.
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Pride Month Reading List: 10 LGBTQ+ Books for Students

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Celebrate the history and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month by sharing these books with students.
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Indigenous Education

Expressive Writing on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation

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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.

Land of Incalculable Value: A Williams Treaties Overview

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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.

Updating the Moccasin Telegraph: Indigenous People Embrace Digital

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Within the classroom, it is important to share content that doesn’t position Indigenous people in the past but brings them into the present and future.

Adding Truth to Teaching: The Power of Indigenous Storytelling

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Bringing diverse stories into your classroom shouldn’t be a debate. These stories add truth to your teaching, and there is so much to be learned from someone’s truth.

Laying the Foundation: Treaty Education for Young Students

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Teaching junior elementary school students about treaties can be a daunting task for even the most experienced educators.

7 Indigenous Cultural Centres Across Canada

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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.
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+

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.

Before Marriage Equality: The Fight for Benefits and Belonging

Twenty-five years after the Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Act, three central figures reflect on the legal and personal struggles that paved the way for LGBTQIA2S+ rights, freedoms, and equality in Canada.

“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.

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.

A Legacy of Equality: Reflecting on 25 Years of Progress

The Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Act was a critical moment in Canada’s history—one that reflected a significant shift in societal attitudes toward LGBTQIA2S+ individuals.

Education for Everyone: 25 Years of Inclusivity

The broader societal impact of the Modernization of Benefit and Obligations Act helped set the stage for changes in education and LGBTQIA2S+ representation in Canadian schools.

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.

From Exclusion to Inclusion: Teaching Equity Through Books

Books used in the classroom remind us that education is most powerful when it affirms the dignity of every child. Paired with history, inquiry, and compassion, they create a foundation for inclusion that reaches far beyond the school walls.

Changing the Everyday Lives of the LGBTQIA2S+ Community

For LGBTQIA2S+ Canadians, the Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Act has meant a complete shift from legal exclusion to inclusion.

Food & Nutrition

5 Gardening Apps You Should Try Out This Year

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There’s no better way to spend time outside in the summer than by tending to a garden. Use these apps for your own gardening, or with students to show them how much fun it can be.
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Planting Seeds of Knowledge: Life Lessons from an Educational Farm

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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.
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4 Field Trips to Teach Students About Food Literacy

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It’s important to make sure kids understand the difference between what’s healthy and what’s not. Field trips that teach about nutrition add value to their health and knowledge.
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Environmental Education

Classroom Perspectives

Guardians of the Coast: Building Kids’ Confidence Through Art

I was recently involved with an art exhibition in the Thanet District of Kent, England, that helped students see themselves as artists, advocates, and changemakers.

Rain or Shine: Exploring the Benefits of Outdoor Education

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Blue skies, green grass, and fresh air don’t usually come to mind when describing the features of a typical classroom, but that’s exactly what outdoor education offers.

5 National Parks That Provide Experiential Learning Experiences

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In the first couple months of school, the weather is perfect to get outdoors and in tune with nature. Here are 5 field trips to do just that.

Every Drop Counts: Keeping Water Education Fresh

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When students look at the globe and see so much blue, it seems as though there’s an abundance of water. But that's just not true.

Outdoor Explorers: 4 Nature Centres for Kids

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Help students develop environmental stewardship by exploring these nature centres, all of which offer curriculum-linked programs.

Growing Minds: How Gardens Are Transforming Schools and Classrooms

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Part of creating a great outdoor space is about tailoring curriculum, and part is about landscape design.

7 Flower Farms and Gardens to Visit This Spring

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These floriculture-based field trips present a perfect opportunity for children to delve into the marvels of nature, exploring plant biology, pollination, and ecosystems through the vibrant language of flowers.

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