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Political Science

Human Rights: Canada’s Successes Shouldn’t Overshadow Its Failures

Many of us likely take basic universal human rights for granted. Yet in a legal sense, human rights have existed for less than 75 years.

Guardians of Global Peace: Is Peacekeeping Still Relevant?

Given the United Nations mandate to maintain international peace and security, the question of the relevance of peacekeeping missions seems ironic.

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.

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.

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.

The Inclusivity Challenge: Is Canada a Just Society?

In my Grade 10 Canadian History course, students explore LGBTQ+ history the same way they explore the stories of many different Canadians in the context of our history.

Safe Haven: The Journey of LGBTQ+ Refugees in Canada

The persistence of violence against LGBTQ+ people in countries where homosexuality is legal remains worrisome and creates a refugee situation that is not that easy to prove.

Why Don’t Teens Care About Politics?

Educating youth about civic duties, rights, and responsibilities is the only way to be sure they become engaged adults. But feeding them information won’t get the job done.

Education News

Devoting More Resources to Special Education Services

There is a dire shortage of special education programs and qualified teachers for children with developmental disabilities.

Breathing New Life Into Old Classroom Resources

The NAC's new digital library provides a trove of refreshed, accessible resources that make teaching easier and learning more meaningful.

The Key to Decoding Reading Proficiency in K–12 Students

This new study highlights the importance of foundational decoding proficiency and its impact on reading comprehension beyond elementary school.

A Smart Gateway to SEL: Digital Libraries

Introducing smART breaks: a free digital arts library that teaches SEL competencies to elementary school children.

Vision to Reality: Creating STEM Pathways for Black Youth

The shortage of Black men in STEM remains a dire challenge in the United States. Here's a new project that is offering research-backed ways for support.

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