Women’s History Month
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 10 books.
Social Studies and History
Critical Thinking and the Questioning of History Texts
While teaching a Western Civilization course to high school students, I found a unique opportunity to introduce the topic of critical thinking along with the subject matter.
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.
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For many newcomers to Canada, their first impression of the First Peoples of Canada often comes in the form of an outdated study guide for the citizenship test.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.
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.