The Value of Diversity: A Poetic Celebration of Asian Heritage Month
In honour of Asian American Heritage Month, which is celebrated every May, I tasked the students in my three Asian American Literature classes with a special project.
Author: TEACH Magazine
Career Counselling Strategies for a Changing World of Work
Even before COVID, school counsellors had their hands full trying to steer students toward future success in a rapidly evolving workforce.
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.
Geology Field Trips
It’s never too early to get students interested in the vast and complex field of geology. Here are some field trips that can help.
Equity vs. Equality: Eliminating Barriers in the Classroom
In recent years, “equitability” and “equality” have become popular buzzwords, but although the terms are often used interchangeably, there are significant differences between them.
Is It Time to Update the Citizenship Test?
For many newcomers to Canada, their first impression of the First Peoples of Canada often comes in the form of an outdated study guide for the citizenship test.
Civic or Civil? What Kind of Citizens Are We?
In discussions about political science, it is possible to make the distinction between civil citizenship and civic citizenship.
One Small Step: Women’s Rights and the Citizenship Act
The issue of gender equality in Canada isn’t new. Women have been fighting for their rights since well before Canada was a country.
The Quest to Give Voting Rights to Permanent Residents
In Canada, provincial and territorial governments determine who can vote in municipal elections, and they all currently have laws restricting that right to Canadian citizens.
What is Citizenship?
What it means to be a citizen has changed dramatically since the concept first appeared in ancient Greece.