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Why You Should Use Poetry with Older Students

Poetry is not some niche subject to be avoided with older English-language learners. On the contrary, it’s a versatile and powerful tool.

Aled Harris - March 11, 2026

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Opinion

Professional Learning in 2026: Balancing Innovation, Coherence, and Teacher Voice

The traditional model of mandated, one‑size‑fits‑all workshops is giving way to professional learning that is more responsive, curriculum-aligned, and customized to each educator’s experience and goals.

Classroom Perspectives

An Interdependent Approach: Building and Centring Positive Disability Identities in the Classroom

As educators, we aim to create meaningful, exciting, and supportive futures for all of our students. That’s why we must build learning environments where positive disability identities grow.

Classroom Perspectives

5 Playful Exercises to Instill Writing Confidence in Young Students

As a third-grade teacher, I’ve dealt with my fair share of reluctant writers. But when faced with one particularly resistant student, I decided it was time to step out of my comfort zone.

Assessment and Evaluation

When Plagiarism Meets Policy: How an Academic Dishonesty Case Taught Me an Important Lesson

During my time as a program coordinator, I learned a lesson that has stuck with me ever since: school values don’t collapse in one dramatic moment, but rather erode one decision at a time.

School Safety

The Small Moments That Undermine School Security

The biggest gap in security isn’t whether the front door is locked. It’s whether a school can consistently control and verify who has access at every entrance, all day.

Diversity

Adding Truth to Teaching: The Power of Indigenous Storytelling

Bringing diverse stories into your classroom shouldn’t be a debate. These stories add truth to your teaching, and there is so much to be learned from someone’s truth.

Careers and Guidance

The Data Is Clear: Students Want Job Outcomes and U.K. Universities Are Listening

Is going to university still worth it? That’s a question I hear more and more often these days. The answer increasingly depends on what a student wants from that degree.

Research

Absenteeism Is Predictable. We Must Learn to Read the Patterns.

Absenteeism is predictable. The signs are there. You just need to know how to read them.

Careers and Guidance

Here’s How Captain Sandy Is Raising Awareness of Careers in the Marine Industry

Reality TV star and superyacht captain Sandy Yawn speaks with us about how her educational program is creating opportunities for young people to thrive in the maritime industry.

Education News

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

March 13, 2026 0

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

Education News

A Slice of Learning: Mathnasium and Pizza Pizza Celebrate Pi Day

March 9, 2026 0

National Pi Day partnership brings hands-on math experiences and a chance to win a $3,140 scholarship and $314 Pizza Pizza gift card.

Education News

How to Boost Participation in Physical Activity for Autistic Youth

March 6, 2026 0

Researchers investigating how to increase participation in physical activity by autistic children say key strategies include creating predictable routines, involving family members, and ensuring safe and sensory-friendly spaces.

Education News

Registration Now Open for Free Global Math Competition on March 24

March 2, 2026 0

World Maths Day, the world’s largest online mathematics competition, kicks off on March 24. Over the years, this fun, free international celebration of math has seen over 10 million students answer more than 1 billion questions.

Careers and Guidance

Natural History Institute and Prescott College Partner to Offer Naturalist Certification Program

February 27, 2026 0

The unique Mogollon Highlands Naturalist Certification program is designed to cultivate deep connections to nature, place, and community through the practice of natural history.

Classroom Perspectives

Using Inquiry-Based Learning to Teach Math

July 1, 2015 0

IBL has a broad definition and varied implementation. It is generally characterized by a student-centered learning experience, with little to no lecturing.

5 Ways to Teach Empathy for Children of All Ages

April 24, 2018 0

Many 21st-century employers argue that empathy is at the heart of success. But how do we teach students to master a skill that’s rooted in emotion instead of fact?

PBS Math Club Builds Confidence for ESL Students

May 1, 2015 0

I was browsing YouTube for simplified math tutorials one afternoon when I stumbled upon the PBS Kids Math Club—math tutorial videos geared toward teens.

Sparking Communication in Autistic Students

November 1, 2013 0

As the assistant head of special education at Vaughan Secondary School in the Toronto area, Tim Wesson describes his professional learning journey as one driven by the desire to improve the standard of living for autistic students and to seek ways to build partnerships in the school community.

Rocking Out with RobenX: Enhancing Student Resilience Through Collaboration

September 1, 2024 0

Thanks to a collaboration with musician and anti-bullying advocate RobenX, I discovered many strategies for reaching students in new and lasting ways.

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

January 21, 2026 0

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.

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

January 28, 2026 0

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.

Learning from History: Teaching the Treaties to High School Students

November 1, 2023 0

All people living collectively in Canada are “treaty people,” meaning that we all have rights and responsibilities for this land we call home.

The Missing Link: Addressing Boys’ Disengagement from Education

January 29, 2025 0

To help boys succeed in school they need to feel connected.

Reading Lists

10 Irish Reads for St. Patrick’s Day

Nupur Bagoria -

As St. Patrick's Day approaches, why not get into the spirit by reading some Irish-themed books?

12 Books to Read for World Water Day and Beyond

Kelsey McCallum -

This collection of children’s books will surely make a splash in your classroom or library for World Water Day—and every day after that!

Shining a Spotlight on 10 Banned Books

Kelsey McCallum -

As groups, government entities, parents, and individuals continue to raise issues about the content of certain books, it’s important to consider the impact this will have on our students.

Math

PBS Math Club Builds Confidence for ESL Students

Vanessa Pinto - 0

I was browsing YouTube for simplified math tutorials one afternoon when I stumbled upon the PBS Kids Math Club—math tutorial videos geared toward teens.

Learning Math Through Movement

Martha Beach - 0

Imagine a math class where kids are hopping up and down, swinging their arms side to side, and shouting out numbers. They’re enjoying themselves—and they’re still learning.

National Mathematics Day: A Joyful Celebration of Numbers and Numeracy

Mokhtar Zaman - 0

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.

Who’s Ready for Middle School Algebra 1?

Dr. Scott Peters - 0

Allowing advanced students to progress to Algebra 1 helps them continue growing and developing their skill sets.

As Temperatures Rise, Math Scores Drop

Sofia Postell - 0

The effect of heat waves on schools has become an urgent issue, with news stories on schools closing due to extreme heat becoming more and more common.

Why Are Math Scores Falling? Unpacking the Problem

Adam Stone - 0

There are indications that student math scores are slipping. But there is much that can be done in the classroom to elevate students’ overall understanding of mathematical concepts.

Classroom Perspectives

Real (and Really Funny) Math

I'm an author of math books, which may sound like a dry job, but that’s exactly why I do it. It’s my goal to show kids that math can be fun (and funny!)

Social-Emotional Learning

A Smart Gateway to SEL: Digital Libraries

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

4 SEL Apps That Promote Kindness and Empathy

Here are some apps that can help positively influence the classroom environment and reinforce essential social-emotional skills.

Teaching “What to do”: Effective Autism Intervention

The newest studies will tell you that 1 in 68 children are now born with autism. This is a jaw-dropping increase from previous statistics.

How to Be a Good Communication Partner

Here are 5 tips from an SLP to teach students to be more inclusive of classmates with communication disorders.

Kid Spark Education Launches Transformative Early Childhood STEM and Literacy Program

New hands-on program helps young learners build curiosity, confidence, and foundational STEM and literacy skills.

The Art of Communication: Interpreting Student Drawings

Teachers are currently under an increasing amount of pressure to interpret their students’ drawings and better understand what can indicate a potential threat.

5 Ways to Teach Empathy for Children of All Ages

Many 21st-century employers argue that empathy is at the heart of success. But how do we teach students to master a skill that’s rooted in emotion instead of fact?

Teaching Tolerance

Matthew Bojer and Tim Zaal are two featured speakers from the Museum of Tolerance who regularly share their stories to spread the word of peace and tolerance worldwide.

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.

Field Trips

Learning About Butterflies: 4 Interactive Field Trips

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How does a caterpillar turn into a butterfly? Your students can find out with a field trip to a butterfly conservatory where they can witness this fascinating metamorphosis.

10 Virtual Field Trips of Ancient and Natural World Wonders

Kelsey McCallum -

These 10 virtual field trips will take students to some of the most exciting places the world has to offer.

Outdoor Explorers: 4 Nature Centres for Kids

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Help students develop environmental stewardship by exploring these nature centres, all of which offer curriculum-linked programs.

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