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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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).

“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.

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

Free eBook Offers Roadmap to Human-Centered Communication in the Age of AI

The free resource offers districts a roadmap for building strong family engagement during a period of rapid automation in schools.

Behind Canada’s Declining Math Performance and the Evidence-Based Fix

For over a decade, math scores on international tests have declined across all Canadian provinces. Here’s what schools can do to reverse this downward trend.

New YA Novel Shows How Fiction Conquers Real Fears in the Age of “Run, Hide, Fight”

“Gone Before You Knew Me” is a satirical spy thriller about a girl trying to make it out of high school alive. The story is fictional, but it speaks to real fears in an age where students and staff are drilled in “run, hide, fight” scenarios as a matter of course.

Why Table Tennis Is Working in NYC Classrooms

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.

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

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

Classroom Perspectives

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 High School More Relevant: A Life Skills Approach

The integration of practical, relevant life skills into the curriculum not only improves engagement, but also increases emotional well-being and real-world readiness.

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

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

Reframing Student Data for Growth

A growth mindset is the belief that abilities grow through effort and persistence. This mindset shapes how we view data.

The STEM Effect: Transforming Education and Student Success

Certain buzz words and topics come and go in the arena of education. Currently, the word to know is STEM, the acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math.

The First Six Weeks: Laying the Foundation for a Successful Middle School Year

The first six weeks of a new school year are essential. In middle school classrooms, those weeks are not just a warm-up. Rather, they are the foundation on which the entire school year is built.

Don’t Forget to Wonder: Has the Internet Made Knowledge Too Easy?

It's nice to think of the Internet as a wonderful invention that has made our lives both richer and more efficient. It's a nice notion and it's an accurate one—the Internet has changed our lives for the better. We can now communicate with people from all four corners of the globe. We can share, swap, and gain as much knowledge as we could ever want or need. There are no negatives associated with instant knowledge—or are there?

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.

Over Your Head: Digital Barriers in the Classroom

It is widely accepted that digital tools and resources are vital to students’ success in the modern world. It is also widely believed that the only barrier to access is money.

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Reading Lists

11 Books to Celebrate the Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year is an important celebration that millions of people around the world can't wait to partake in!

Celebrating Ramadan: 10 Books to Add to Your Classroom

Ramadan Mubarak! Celebrate this holy month in your library or classroom with these 10 books featuring Muslim characters.

14 Children’s Books That Keep Black History Alive

From activists and abolitionists to history-makers and quiet trailblazers, these books introduce students to lives shaped by perseverance, bravery, and hope.

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Black History Month

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Powerful Stories for Black History Month

There’s something profoundly meaningful about engaging with the works of Black authors. Their words invite us to reflect, grow, and better understand one another.

STEM

The STEM Effect: Transforming Education and Student Success

Certain buzz words and topics come and go in the arena of education. Currently, the word to know is STEM, the acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math.

Girls Experienced Disproportionate Setbacks in STEM Skills Post-COVID

COVID-19 has been an unequal crisis, disrupting learning more deeply for some student groups than others.

Coding for Kids: Why Learning to Code is the New Essential Skill in Digital Education

There’s a greater push to teach kids computer coding at school. But you don’t need to be a technology whiz to introduce it to your students.

World Geography Apps and Resources

The lone classroom globe or heavy set of atlases used to be the best resources for world geography, but now the world is literally at your fingertips with modern-day maps. Below are some interactive websites and apps that can take you around the world without having to leave your front door.

Science Fairs: The Missing Piece of the Education Puzzle

I have always been interested in building things from scratch, so when I first heard about my school's science fair club, I signed up immediately.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Ski Resorts Offering Field Trips This Winter

Alpine sports are a popular activity in the winter and many ski resorts offer Snow Schools or organized field trips.

Treat Yourself to These 5 Tasty Chocolate Factory Tours

Chocolate factory tours offer unique—and delicious—ways to learn about the process of making chocolate and the origins of cacao beans.

Equal Love, Equal Rights

Changing the Everyday Lives of the LGBTQIA2S+ Community

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

A Legacy of Equality: Reflecting on 25 Years of Progress

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.

Education for Everyone: 25 Years of Inclusivity

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.

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.

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

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

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.