Restricted Access: Banning Cellphones in the Classroom
Many students use cellphones during class to verify information. But when they use them to check social media or send videos to classmates, it can be frustrating and distracting.
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Women In and Out of the Closet
By removing the phrase “male person” from the crime of gross indecency in 1954, the Canadian government declared sex between women a crime.
Growing a Gender-Inclusive Biology Curriculum
Biology is the study of a diverse range of living things, and biology affirms all genders.
Uncomfortable Truths: What if Santa Claus was Gay?
There is a world out there for which we are preparing our children, and that world includes people who identify as LGBTQ+.
“Try to Lay Low”: Growing Up Gay in 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.
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.
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.
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.
Theatres for Kids
The grandeur of the big stage, colourful costumes, and the thrill of live performance can be an unforgettable experience for kids of all ages.
The Case for Fido in the Classroom
These days there is an increased demand—and need—for therapy or service dogs in the classroom. But one of the problems with dogs at school is a lack of national standards.