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Break the Ice: The Ultimate Back-to-School Toolkit

Here are six simple icebreaker activities, as recommended by K–12 educators, that are sure to help make this back-to-school season your best one yet.

Bonjour! Making French Class Fun

Languages other than English have never been top priority in the U.K., so when I was asked to teach French to my entire school, the prospect filled me with excitement.

The Solitudes of English and French: A History of Separation and Unity

Today relations between English- and French-speakers in Canada are and have been peaceful for some time. But this was not always the case.

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.

Bonjour, My Friend: Understanding Minority Language Rights

It’s second nature to expect that Canada is—at certain levels—bilingual, but it wasn’t always that way.

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.

The Promise of Bilingualism in Canada

From a young age, I wanted to be bilingual in English and French. I am not, however. It is a big regret that I am working to rectify.

The Official Languages Act: Canada’s Living Document

Canada is a very different country than it was in 1969 when the Official Languages Act was first enacted. That’s why some people are working to update the Act.

Education News

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.

New Immersive Platform Offers Glimpses Into the Daily Lives of Kids With ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyscalculia

The free digital tool by Understood.org uses simulations, videos, and expert resources to start conversations and challenge assumptions about learning and thinking differences.

School Safety Plans: 4 Ways Districts Can Prepare for Everyday Medical Emergencies

While most people think of lockdowns when they hear “school safety,” it’s also critical to plan for situations like seizures or cardiac arrest.

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