How Educators Can Respond to Book Banning
The tide of intolerance is rising, and once again the reactionary camp wants to throw literature on the pyre, at least metaphorically.
Social Justice
Pride Month
Celebrate the history and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month by sharing these books with students.
National Indigenous History Month
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.
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For many newcomers to Canada, their first impression of the First Peoples of Canada often comes in the form of an outdated study guide for the citizenship test.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.
Engaged and Disenfranchised: 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.
Éy Swáyel! Welcoming Indigenous Pedagogy as a Canadian Educator
As an educator in Canada, whose homeland has been inhabited by Indigenous peoples long before me, I have the opportunity and responsibility to teach this history to my students.
Black History Month
These 10 books honour and celebrate Black culture and experiences. Share them with students not only during the month of February, but all year round.
Everyone is Welcome: Establishing Inclusive Classrooms
The tides are turning in how education can involve essential skills for growth, as well as inclusive and diverse examples that reflect students’ lives.