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Carolyn Gruske

Carolyn Gruske is an award-winning reporter and magazine editor. She often writes about the intersection of business, technology, and the law, but she also has a deep interest in educational topics.

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From the Author:

Rain or Shine: Exploring the Benefits of Outdoor Education

Blue skies, green grass, and fresh air don’t usually come to mind when describing the features of a typical classroom, but that’s exactly what outdoor education offers.

Land of Incalculable Value: A Williams Treaties Overview

In 1923, three parcels of land in southern Ontario were the subject of a legal process that defined how they could be used and who would control them.

Laying the Foundation: Treaty Education for Young Students

Teaching junior elementary school students about treaties can be a daunting task for even the most experienced educators.

How a Midnight Kitchen Talk Helped Shape Canada’s Identity 

The setup almost sounds like a joke: Three politicians walk into a hotel kitchen one evening, and walk out with a deal to make Canada a truly independent nation.

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.

Inventing Global Cooperation: A Brief History of the United Nations

Getting students to understand the role the UN plays in the world is one step. Teaching its history and the role that Canada has played can be a much more complicated endeavour.

Securing the World From War: Examining the UN Security Council

There have been no outright wars between the world’s major powers since WWI. It’s this fact that causes some to say the UN Security Council has successfully served its purpose.

Should We Code in English? The Linguistic Debate on Programming Languages

In a world that is striving to create universal accessibility, it’s important that students be exposed to the idea of programming with multiple languages in mind.

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Severe Weather Disruptions Increasingly Impact U.S. Schools

In the 2024–25 school year alone, nearly 10,000 schools were forced to temporarily close due to weather-related incidents. These closures and interruptions come at a cost.

New “webugs” Book Series Encourages Kids to Celebrate Differences

As educators and mothers to young children, we aspire to have our books reflect the important lessons we teach in our classrooms, offices, and homes.

A New Way to Create Class Lists: Introducing the Sorting Wizard

The Sorting Wizard is an easy and free-to-use online tool that produces better, faster, and more reliable results for sorting classes than if it was done manually.

How to Bring STEM to Life with Seasonal 3D Printing Projects

Every classroom has traditions. Fall decorations. Winter art projects. Science fair displays. These are perfect opportunities to sneak in STEM learning.