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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Education News

Emirates “Travel Rehearsal” Programs for Children With Autism

As part of Autism Awareness Month, several milestones have been achieved on Emirates’ journey to make travel more accessible for all.

Is Cybersecurity in Schools a Priority?

In response to mounting cyber threats facing school districts across the country, CoSN has launched a nationwide advocacy campaign.

STEAM and Civility: COSI Launches a New Learning Lunchbox

COSI's new John Glenn Inspiration Learning Lunchbox is a hands-on science kit that helps students explore STEAM concepts while also learning the value of civility and civic engagement.

5 Reasons Why Green Schoolyards Earn an A+

Green schoolyards benefit the children who use them by improving mental health, physical health, and learning outcomes.

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