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Assessment and Evaluation

What Is Student Agency and Why Is It Important?

Student agency is often discussed but rarely defined in ways that feel practical. In my classroom, it means giving students voice, choice, and meaningful responsibility within clear expectations.

Shonda Hobbs - July 22, 2026

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Alternative Education

Schools for Living Systems: The Impact of Permacognitive Education

What would school look like if we designed it around what we now know about adolescent brain development? WILDE School began with that question.

Physical and Health Education

Beyond “Just Say No”: How Teachers Can Have Honest Conversations About Alcohol with Teens

For decades, alcohol prevention efforts have often centred on a simple message: “Just say no.” While well-intentioned, today’s educators know that one-size-fits-all approaches rarely resonate with teenagers.

Special Education

How Does ABA Therapy Compare with Other Autism Therapies for Supporting Students with Autism?

When supporting students with autism, there are many different types of autism therapies that can help children thrive in the classroom and beyond. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is one of the most well-known options.

Behaviour Management

What to Do When Your Student Already Knows the Answer

I hadn’t taken my first lap around the room to check for understanding. In fact, I hadn’t even finished explaining the warm-up instructions. But already, there was a hand in the air. For me, that hand belonged to Justin.

Physical and Health Education

What Administrators Should Look for in Quality Playground Development for Schools

A well-planned playground enhances student development, improves your school’s appeal to prospective families, and supports educational objectives.

American Studies

10 U.S. Budget-Friendly Museums Retired Teachers Will Love

Whether you’re drawn to ancient civilizations, modern art, or something delightfully quirky, these memorable museums are calling your name. And now, you finally have the time to say yes.

Opinion

What Happens When the Last Pre-AI Teachers Leave the Classroom?

The conversation about AI in education focuses almost entirely on students. What they’re losing. What the system should do to protect them. But it’s not just students who are losing something. It’s teachers, too.

Classroom Perspectives

Why Students Struggle with Writing and How to Help Them Find Their Voice

When writing feels like exposure, I’ve found that students tend to guard their language. This often shows up as hesitation, restraint, and self-editing that have nothing to do with ability.

What Educators Can Learn from Philadelphia’s Top-Rated Early Education Program

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA offers a comprehensive range of early childhood education programs tailored for children from infancy to preschool.

Education News

Ripple Foundation Invites Canadian Students to Shape the 2027 Youth Conference

July 24, 2026 0

High school students can gain hands-on leadership and event-planning experience as part of a national youth-led team. Applications are open until August 8, 2026.

Education News

Google’s AI Search Poses Unacceptable Risk to Kids

July 20, 2026 0

The AI Overview and AI Mode built into Google Search are not safe enough to be kids’ default source of answers and, concerningly, the features can't be turned off.

Education News

29 Pieces Launches Global “Planet Earth LOVE Project” Arts Movement and Competition

July 17, 2026 0

Uniting schools, non-profits, and global artists to explore environmental stewardship through 2,500 artworks in a shared Instagram gallery of love for our planet and each other.

Careers and Guidance

Leadership Program Helps Community College Students Earn Degrees from Top Colleges and Universities

July 13, 2026 0

The Kaplan Educational Foundation celebrates the latest college decisions from its 19th cohort of scholars in its Kaplan Leadership Program.

Education News

Can We Predict Third-Grade Proficiency in Kindergarten?

July 6, 2026 0

New study examines early indicators that can help educators better support students before achievement disparities become harder to address.

Classroom Perspectives

Planting Seeds of Knowledge: Life Lessons from an Educational Farm

October 7, 2025 0

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.

Morbid Fascination in the Classroom: Engaging or Inappropriate?

January 1, 2022 0

Students often display a morbid curiosity that I feel I cannot ignore, but can I lean into it? Can I use this fascination in a way that engages students, but also humanizes them?

Network Ninja: Teaching Digital Citizenship

November 1, 2013 0

Under the umbrella of Digital Citizenship (DC) are some complex concepts. Netiquette, Internet safety, information usage and cyber bullying are just a few of the topics that teachers explore as they help students unpack what it means to use technology responsibly. Our school went wireless this past January.

How Slam Poetry Transforms the FSL Classroom

June 3, 2026 0

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.”

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow: Addressing the School Attendance Problem

May 1, 2023 0

Student absences are not a new issue in education, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have only added to this growing problem.

Key Lessons We Can Learn from High School Musicals

March 1, 2018 0

Musicals form an important part of the arts, serving as powerful resources for student learning, engagement, and motivation.

Guardians of the Coast: Building Kids’ Confidence Through Art

July 9, 2025 0

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.

The Missing Link: Addressing Boys’ Disengagement from Education

January 29, 2025 0

To help boys succeed in school they need to feel connected.

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?

Summer Essentials

5 Essentials to Unwind This Summer

Nupur Bagoria -

From cool beverages to portable must-haves and screen-free entertainment, these practical picks are here to help you relax and return to the classroom feeling refreshed.

Summer Home and Classroom Essentials

Kelsey McCallum -

Here are a few items that can help you catch up on much-needed rest and relaxation, while also taking away some of the stress that comes with preparing for the fall.

5 Essentials Teachers Need This Summer

Rae Sarathy -

You can almost hear it. Teachers everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief as they kick up their feet and bask in the freedom of summer break.

Earth & Space Science

Every Drop Counts: Keeping Water Education Fresh

Meagan Gillmore - 0

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.

15 Books About Space and Astronomy

Kelsey McCallum - 0

From books about the Big Bang to poems about planets, and everything in between, you’re sure to have a blast with these stellar reads.

The Importance of Teaching Earth Science

Adam Stone - 0

Earth science has long been the poor cousin of STEM programs. It takes a back seat to technology and gets short shrift alongside the physical sciences.

6 Virtual Field Trips About Space and the Night Sky

Kelsey McCallum - 0

With the help of these field trips, it’s possible to take students on journeys that are "out of this world" without ever having to leave the classroom.

Outdoor Explorers: 4 Nature Centres for Kids

TEACH Mag - 0

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

STEM Summer: 5 Excursions to Museums and Science Centres Across Canada

TEACH Mag - 0

Here are some fun summer excursions that can get you, your family, and your students excited about the wonders of STEM!

Earth and Space Science

15 Virtual Tours to Museums Around the World

Here are 15 of the best virtual museum options currently available around the world.

Travel

Kid-Free Holiday Options

For teachers who spend all their professional time surrounded by the K–12 crowd, an adult-only vacation destination may be just what is required to recharge the batteries.

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.

9 Travel Guides to Help You Plan Your Next Vacation

Not sure where to go or what to do this summer? These fun and unique guides can provide you with some inspiration.

Teaching English in South Korea: A Beginner’s Guide

Having completed one month of teaching at a private English-immersion school in Korea, I’d like to share words of wisdom that I wish were given to me when.

Make the Most of Your Summer with These 9 Road Trips Across Canada

Check out these suggested travel routes and scenic drives, or build a personalized road trip itinerary and embark on your very own Canadian adventure!

The Altruistic Tourist: Putting Your Vacation to Good Use

Volunteer travelling—dubbed "voluntourism"—has become very popular in the last 25 years. Voluntourists want to travel, learn, and contribute to something meaningful.

10 Virtual Field Trips of Ancient and Natural World Wonders

These 10 virtual field trips will take students to some of the most exciting places the world has to offer.

Finnish Education Design: How to Bring Joy to Learning

From shorter school days to an increased amount of teacher autonomy, the Finnish educational system has many innovative strategies to offer.

Emirates “Travel Rehearsal” Programs for Children With Autism

As part of Autism Awareness Month, several milestones have been achieved on Emirates’ journey to make travel more accessible for all.

Family Engagement

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

Sara Olson -

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.

Building Blocks That Matter: Forming Positive Relationships with Students and Families

Eric Gaestel -

In my classroom, I focus on taking the time to intentionally and thoughtfully form positive and meaningful relationships with my students.

Strategies Every Teacher Needs for Dealing with Difficult Parents

Fiona Tapp -

It’s normal to feel a little apprehensive about meeting with parents, especially if you have to deliver disappointing news. Thankfully, there are many proven strategies for diffusing tense situations.

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