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Meagan Gillmore

Meagan Gillmore is a freelance writer in Toronto, ON.

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Is The Internet Essential to Good Teaching?

High-speed Internet access is not universal. But teaching with it—and without—highlights the never-changing qualities of good teaching. Some students at Timothy Davis’ school live in homes that sometimes seem “primitive,” their principal says. They’re not connected to high-speed Internet.

Murder and Mayhem: Shakespeare in the Classroom

Teachers are tasked with introducing youth to the foundational, cultural icon that is Shakespeare. Even those who’ve studied his work find this challenging.

Welcoming Refugees into Your Classroom

As thousands of Syrian refugees settle in North America, many teachers may be working with such children for the first time. It can seem overwhelming.

At Ease in the Classroom: How to Mentor Student-Teachers

You’ve likely been a student-teacher. You’ll likely have a student-teacher too. But you’ve probably never been given training about how to host one well.

Teaching Truth and Reconciliation: Exploring Residential Schools in Canada

As the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s mandate ends, there’s a greater emphasis on teaching Aboriginal content in schools. If this scares you, you’re not alone. If it inspires you, you’re not alone either.

Helping Students Learn Through Grief

Sometimes, adults assume children are too young to experience grief. But if you’re capable of feeling love, you’re capable of feeling loss.

Reporting on Report Cards: How to Effectively Communicate Student Progress

The debate about report cards isn’t limited to contract negotiations. It represents perennial debates in education: what learning means, and how it can be evaluated.

Cursive Writing: Beneficial or Lost Art?

Want to build your students’ minds and bodies, or just need something new to add to your art lessons? You might want to consider re-introducing handwriting.

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Newton’s Grove School Student-Led Initiative Supporting the Homeless Launches This December

Through the second annual Bites of Kindness initiative, two sisters are once again taking action to spread kindness and make a meaningful difference in their community.

Kids Write 4 Kids 2025 Contest Now Open for Young Canadian Authors

Ripple Foundation invites students in Grades 4–8 from across Canada to submit their original stories to the annual Kids Write 4 Kids contest, open until March 31, 2026.