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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.

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.

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.

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.

What K–12 Schools Must Do in 2026 to Protect Educator Wellness

Educator well-being has suddenly become a buzzword. This isn’t a bad thing—on the contrary, we should have been caring more about the well-being of educators long ago.

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.

Beyond the Map: Engaging with Complex Histories to Support Critical Place-Based Learning

As educators, we are rarely asked to sit with the histories of our city and consider how they influence our pedagogy, curriculum, and relationship with the community.

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.

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.

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.

Education News

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

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

How to Boost Participation in Physical Activity for Autistic Youth

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.

Registration Now Open for Free Global Math Competition on March 24

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.

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

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

The Urgent Case for Reimagining Support, Belonging, and Hope in Schools

In his new book, Dr. Ross Greene explains why so many kids are struggling, why traditional discipline makes things worse, and how schools can transform their approach to become proactive, collaborative, and helpful.

Classroom Perspectives

From Exclusion to Inclusion: Teaching Equity Through Books

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.

Shakespearean Teaching Strategies: Bringing Wisdom into the Classroom

I have gleaned three wise teachings from King Lear's fool and each one informs my practice in the classroom more and more each day.

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?

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow: Addressing the School Attendance Problem

Student absences are not a new issue in education, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have only added to this growing problem.

Leading Our School’s First (and Last) Justice Committee

When my principal asked if I would like to lead our school’s new Justice, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee, I was both surprised and delighted.

Crazy COVID Chronicles: Reflecting on a Year of Pandemic Teaching

The height of the pandemic brought many moments of upheaval and uncertainty, but amidst the tensions, there were also moments of laughter.

Making Rights Real: Teaching the UNCRC

"What do you mean, we have rights as minors?” Thirty pairs of quizzical eyes met mine. Brows furrowed in confusion. “Aren’t rights made by adults, for adults?”

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

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.

Whose Face Belongs Here? Navigating Race in the World of AI

Teachers need support not only in understanding the tools, but also in managing the ethical, cultural, and emotional complexities that AI brings to the classroom.

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Reading Lists

10 Irish Reads for St. Patrick’s Day

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

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

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.

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Math

Why Are Math Scores Falling? Unpacking the Problem

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.

Learning Math Through Movement

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.

As Temperatures Rise, Math Scores Drop

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.

Making Rose Hip Tea from Scratch: A Math Activity

This collaboration between the Library Learning Commons, a Grade 9 math teacher, and Indigenous Education blossomed into a beautiful place-conscious learning opportunity.

Using Inquiry-Based Learning to Teach Math

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

Who’s Ready for Middle School Algebra 1?

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

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

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?

The Importance of Taking a “PAWS” for Our Students

A wink to our school’s husky mascot, PAWS Time is a highly engaging, weekly enrichment program that allows our students to “pause”: Practice kindness, Always be safe, make Wise choices, and Show respect.

Supporting “Social Stamina” as In-Person Learning Returns

Classroom educators have a unique influence in helping students navigate not just the academic but also the social challenges of post-pandemic education.

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.

Empathy: The Language of Emotion

Empathy—the ability to recognize and understand another person’s feelings—is an extremely important life skill.

Navigating Negativity: Conflict Resolution in the Classroom

Conflict-resolution skills don’t come naturally. They are learned, observed, and practiced. The classroom is a great place to safely work on these skills.

4 Senior Care Facilities That Support Service-Learning

Enabling students to gain experience caring for those in need can promote their social-emotional development, instilling values such as understanding, empathy, tolerance, and compassion.

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.

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

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

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

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

Environmental Education

Saving the Future: Climate Action and the Rights of Nature

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the basic rights to democratic and free life, but what about the right to nature?

Making Every Day Earth Day

It’s easy to take the Earth for granted and assume that it will always be there; however, that’s not necessarily the case.

4 Apps to Try in the Classroom for Earth Day

With Earth Day quickly approaching, encourage kids to learn more about the environment and nature with these science-based apps.

10 Picture Books About Wildlife

These books help raise discussions with students about animal welfare, endangered species, and the diverse array of wildlife around the world.

When Learning Gets Itchy: Embracing the Lessons of Outdoor Teaching

Students need to be allowed outside more often, and beyond just the playground—especially in areas where schools are the only green space.

5 Field Trips to Get Students Out of the Classroom and Into Nature

Wildlife ecology, habitat analysis, and fossil examination are just of few of the curriculum-linked topics covered in these nature-based field trips.

7 Books That Explore the Importance of Trees

As we watch forests transform from lush curtains of green into vibrant shades of red and gold, what better time to read some tree-themed books?