Meagan Gillmore

Meagan Gillmore is a freelance writer in Toronto, ON.

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From the Author:

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.

June-Tired: Boosting Morale When a Pandemic Drags On

Teachers are dedicated. They’re trying to make the best of the challenges that the pandemic is presenting. But their stress levels are months ahead of what they should be.

UNHCR: The Nation Building Narrative

Few institutions have been as instrumental in shaping Canada today as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Planet School: Building a Greener World

Administrative policy may dictate how teachers deal with climate strikes. Preparing them for responding to the needs of increasingly ecologically aware students is more complicated.

Keeping Bilingualism Alive: A Conversation with the Official Languages Commissioner

Statistics show Canadians support children learning both official languages. Yet there is a struggle to recruit and retain French as a Second Language teachers across Canada.

Restricted Access: Should Phones Be Banned at School?

Many students use cell phones 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.

The Evolving Role of Librarians

These days, more schools are transforming traditional libraries into learning commons—places where students collaborate and participate in learning.

Rethinking Education Options After Graduation

Assisting students with applications to college or university requires more than knowing about online application procedures, program offerings, or deadlines.

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Girls Experienced Disproportionate Setbacks in STEM Skills Post-COVID

COVID-19 has been an unequal crisis, disrupting learning more deeply for some student groups than others.

For 8th Straight Year, 100% of Success Academy Grads Accepted to 4-Year Colleges

66% of students were accepted to selective institutions. Graduates were awarded more than $20 million in financial aid.

Common Sense Media Releases New AI Toolkit for School Districts

The toolkit provides teachers and district leaders with practical tools to facilitate AI adoption.

Ohio Teacher Wins Summer Getaway in “Sunshine for Teachers” Contest

The grand prize winner and 19 first prize winners celebrated with their schools during schoolwide smoothie parties hosted by Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

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