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Classroom Perspectives

How Two Mounties Taught My Students to Communicate Like Hostage Negotiators

When the RCMP Crisis Negotiation Unit visited my high school law class, I expected some interesting guest speakers. What I didn’t expect was just how profoundly they would change the way my students communicated.
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Black Voices

“Why Are All the Black Kids in the Hall?”

In a school made up of just 10% African American students, after the bell rang, more than half of the students still in the halls were African American. This made me wonder if Black kids are allowed to roam the halls all over America’s urban landscape.
Behaviour Management

Teacher Survey Shows “Zen Zones” Are Far More Desired than AI/Tech Spaces

As conversations about education increasingly center on technology and innovation, many teachers across the country are seeking educational environments that foster a sense of connection and calm for students.
Behaviour Management

Giving Conflict Back: The Secret to Effective Restorative Practices

Here’s how I restored an elementary school’s staff culture from a feud 20 years in the making (with help from a 1970s criminologist).
Classroom Perspectives

National Mathematics Day: A Joyful Celebration of Numbers and Numeracy

Every year on December 22nd, India celebrates National Mathematics Day. This day has become an opportunity for schools across the country to spark curiosity, reduce fear, and make math an enjoyable subject for students.
Diversity

Navigating Challenges and Charting a Path Forward for DEI in Urban Education

For urban educators and students—who often deal with deep-rooted inequities every day—the effort to promote equity and inclusion must continue.
Reading and Literacy

The Power of Imagination in STEM Education

Before a student learns to calculate, measure, or code, they must first believe that something new is possible. In that sense, imagination is not a supplement to STEM. It is the beginning of it.
Careers and Guidance

In 2026, Career Readiness Can’t Be Someone Else’s Job

When many students graduate, they cross the stage with a diploma in hand and a question they’re not prepared to answer: What comes next?
Behaviour Management

The Value of Behavior Commerce: Rethinking How We Support Emotional Growth in Schools

After 25 years in special education classrooms, I’ve learned something our current education system doesn’t always want to admit: the most important work students do each day often goes unseen.
Assessment and Evaluation

Beyond Grades: Empowering Student Learning Through Self-Assessment

What if the problem isn’t just how students respond to feedback, but how we deliver it? What if, instead of handing out scores, we gave students the opportunity—and the space—to reflect on their learning?

Education News

Education News

Why Table Tennis Is Working in NYC Classrooms

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As the newly released film “Marty Supreme” brings the world of table tennis into the cultural spotlight, it also quietly parallels a powerful real-life story behind the sport.
Book Lists

Celebrate Love and Kindness with Julie Flett’s Latest Picture Book

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From beloved author and illustrator Julie Flett comes an adorable celebration of the ways we show love. For kids up to age 7.
Education News

New Report Outlines How Schools Can Prepare for Weather-Related Learning Disruptions

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The report draws on lessons from previous disasters to help schools mitigate the impacts to teaching and learning.
Education News

How TRUCE Family Helps Teachers Bring Focus and Calm Back to the Classroom

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Educators need a practical solution that protects instructional time and helps students build healthier relationships with their devices. That’s where TRUCE Family comes in.
Book Lists

Shakespeare for Today: Inspiring a New Generation of Fans Through This Reimagined Collection

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“All the World’s Your Stage” offers an accessible, diverse, and visually stunning approach to Shakespeare’s most iconic plays.

Classroom Perspectives

How to Create a Paperless Classroom: Tips for a Digital Learning Environment

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Like many of my students, I too use digital devices in my daily personal life, but the enormous piles of notes and paper combined with the constant fighting with the students to put their gadgets away drove me to reevaluate how I could use those very gadgets to my advantage.

Thinking Like a Teen: Teaching the Charter to Grade 9 Students

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In my experience with teaching the Charter, a great way to connect the priorities of fifteen-year-olds with the values of this significant document is by thinking like a teen.

Network Ninja: Teaching Digital Citizenship

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Under the umbrella of Digital Citizenship (DC) are some complex concepts. Netiquette, Internet safety, information usage and cyber bullying are just a few of the topics that teachers explore as they help students unpack what it means to use technology responsibly. Our school went wireless this past January.

Serenity, A Personal Essay on Standardized Testing

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“I went into teaching so that I could help children perform well on standardized testing,” said no teacher, ever.

“Why Aren’t We Taught About Investments in School?” Rethinking Financial Education for K–8 Students

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I believe it is vital for some form of investment education, along with the other elements of financial literacy, to exist in every school. In every classroom.

Change Your Classroom with Gratitude

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Often, we forget our students come to class each day with a lot more on their minds than academics. Despite this, my students willingly express gratitude each morning.

It’s Alive! Teaching with Horror Stories in the Classroom

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Throughout my years of teaching, I’ve discovered that students are often more eager to read and discuss horror stories than other material.

Going Beyond the Curriculum: Incorporating Life Skills in the Classroom

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As an educator, my classroom isn’t just a space for reciting facts and figures. It’s a dynamic environment where learning extends far beyond the curriculum.

In the Halls of Justice: The Educational Value of Moot Court

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“May it please the court.” For the past 13 years, I’ve heard middle and high school students utter these words in a simulated moot court competition.
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Reading Lists

20 Books to Read for Black History Month and Beyond

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Incorporate Black history and Black creators in the classroom all year round with the help of these books.
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11 Books to Celebrate the Lunar New Year

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The Lunar New Year is an important celebration that millions of people around the world can't wait to partake in!
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10 Books to Share with Students During Black History Month

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These books honour and celebrate Black culture and experiences. Share them with students not only during the month of February, but all year round.
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Equal Love, Equal Rights

Recognizing Same-Sex Couples: Bill C-23, Explained

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Bill C-23, titled the Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Act, was a landmark moment in Canada’s history.

Education for Everyone: 25 Years of Inclusivity

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The broader societal impact of the Modernization of Benefit and Obligations Act helped set the stage for changes in education and LGBTQIA2S+ representation in Canadian schools.

From Exclusion to Inclusion: Teaching Equity Through Books

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Books used in the classroom remind us that education is most powerful when it affirms the dignity of every child. Paired with history, inquiry, and compassion, they create a foundation for inclusion that reaches far beyond the school walls.

A Legacy of Equality: Reflecting on 25 Years of Progress

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The Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Act was a critical moment in Canada’s history—one that reflected a significant shift in societal attitudes toward LGBTQIA2S+ individuals.

Changing the Everyday Lives of the LGBTQIA2S+ Community

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For LGBTQIA2S+ Canadians, the Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Act has meant a complete shift from legal exclusion to inclusion.
Canadian Studies

Before Marriage Equality: The Fight for Benefits and Belonging

Twenty-five years after the Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Act, three central figures reflect on the legal and personal struggles that paved the way for LGBTQIA2S+ rights, freedoms, and equality in Canada.

Black History Month

A Seat at the Table: Equality in the Classroom

We may believe we are creating inclusive, “multicultural” teaching environments, all while being completely unaware of the systemic racism that still impacts our students.

Jazzing Up History Class

Educators teaching history may find guidance in the genius of Miles Davis’ advice to musicians, “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.”

4 Resources to Use in the Classroom During Black History Month

Learning about Black History is much more than slavery and civil rights. It’s also about celebrating the achievements of many Black Canadians.

Social Dynamics and Black Culture: How to Effectively Reach and Teach Black Students

In my role as a Black counselor in an educational setting, I am tasked with the unspoken responsibility of “handling” Black children.

Black History: More Than Slavery and Civil Rights

Teaching Black history well means telling the story properly. This requires creatively engaging with the past and present.

The Black History Exhibit: Creating an Authentic Learning Experience

I’ve always believed in the importance of history and that the past has many crucial lessons to teach us. I also care deeply about ensuring that the curricula I teach reflects the diversity of our school and gives each student insights into the experiences of others.

Becoming Black: Reconciling Race Relations as an Afro-Caribbean Educator

As a Caribbean immigrant educator, I have had to adapt to the United States in several ways—racially, socially, and academically.

Talking to Young Students About George Floyd

I search, “Talking to children about racialized violence.” I know experts say children are never too young to talk about race, but none of them have a lesson plan for me.

Finding Hope: How I Taught the Rwandan Genocide

As the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide approached in April 2014, I took it as an opportunity to teach my students about this horrific and tragic event.

Field Trips

Spark Student Interest in Geology with These 8 Field Trips

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It’s never too early to get students interested in the vast and complex field of geology. Here are some field trips that can help.
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Treat Yourself to These 5 Tasty Chocolate Factory Tours

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Chocolate factory tours offer unique—and delicious—ways to learn about the process of making chocolate and the origins of cacao beans.
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5 Virtual Concerts and Music Workshops to Share with Students

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These virtual concerts, workshops, and resources are great opportunities to show students all the joys and wonders that music can bring.
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The Arts

Classroom Perspectives

Stories from the Stage: How Drama Education Shapes Global Citizens

Drama is far more than a performance-based art. It is a dynamic educational tool that improves students’ capacity to understand perspectives far removed from their own.

Observing the Watershed Through Art

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The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center in Philadelphia, is hosting a free, fine art exhibition centered on artists’ observations of the region’s watershed.

Why the Ukulele Belongs in the Classroom: Engaging Students with Music

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Making music with a ukulele is a great group learning experience. Ukuleles are a good size and price, and they contain levels of complexity.

Marching to the Beat of Their Own Drum: The Magic of High School Bands 

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TEACH Magazine talked to leaders at some of the top marching band schools in the U.S., to get a sense of why band matters and what it takes to run a successful program.

Teaching Art History Online: A Visual Journey in the Digital Age

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Teaching art history in an entirely online environment has brought a new set of challenges and opportunities that I’ve come to embrace with enthusiasm.

The Power of Music and Melody: Using Songs to Engage Young Learners

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By harnessing the power of music, teachers can create a lively and dynamic atmosphere that also improves concentration, focus, and retention.

Healing through Art: The Legacy of the Williams Treaties

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As we reflect on the Williams Treaties, their history, and their impact on the communities they affected, we grapple with issues of colonialism, land rights, and healing.

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