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Meagan Gillmore

Meagan Gillmore is a freelance writer in Toronto, ON.

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From the Author:

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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Indoor Air Quality Policies to Make Schools Healthier and More Energy Efficient

In “A Win-Win for Lung Health,” the American Lung Association outlines ten recommendations to improve energy efficiency and ensure healthy indoor air quality.

Why Eighth-Grade Algebra Access Matters

Access to eighth-grade algebra is far from equal. Many students never get the chance to take it before high school, even when they’re ready.

Connecticut State Department of Education Launches New Music-Infused High School Humanities Course

Developed in partnership with TeachRock, the classroom-ready “Course in a Box” An American History of Rock and Soul offers districts an arts-integrated model course aligned to state standards.

Social Media, Identity, and Power in the Digital Age: Youth-Led Conference on March 22

This free virtual event for Grades 8–12 will explore how social media influences identity, power, culture, entrepreneurship, and digital well-being.