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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.

Michael Carter - February 18, 2026

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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.

Mental Health and Well-being

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.

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.

Black Voices

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Black Voices

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.

Education News

Diversity

Using Music to Teach Democracy

February 20, 2026 0

Targeted at students aged 6–14, project MELODY is building a cross-curricular methodology that integrates music with citizenship education.

Book Lists

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

February 16, 2026 0

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

Education News

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

February 13, 2026 0

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.

Book Lists

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

February 9, 2026 0

“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.

Education News

Why Table Tennis Is Working in NYC Classrooms

February 6, 2026 0

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.

Classroom Perspectives

5 Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness with Your Students

March 1, 2022 0

Now is the perfect opportunity for teachers and students to develop consistent mindfulness practices, together.

The Trials and Tribulations of Substitute Teaching

July 1, 2015 0

Many substitute teachers like me can teach a different grade every single day, from K–12. It can be challenging, to say the least.

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

June 10, 2024 0

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

Talking to Young Students About George Floyd

July 7, 2020 0

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.

Keeping Kids Reading During the Age of Remote Learning

February 8, 2021 0

It is my job to motivate and mold my students, to keep them engaged, to build reading and writing confidence in all who enter my virtual classroom.

Finding Purpose in Teaching ESL

January 26, 2021 0

As I stood in my empty classroom surrounded by piles of boxes, I couldn’t help but wonder: what was I going to do now?

Crazy COVID Chronicles: Reflecting on a Year of Pandemic Teaching

March 1, 2023 0

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

The Positive Impacts of Computer Science: What Every Teacher and Administrator Should Know

June 18, 2025 0

After working as both a teacher and an administrator, I know how much of a difference it can make when school leaders truly appreciate the power of computer science.

The Value of Accessing Professional Development in Your First Years of Teaching

September 17, 2025 0

After my first week of being in a long-term occasional role, it became very clear to me that learning about being in the classroom is not the same as actually being in the classroom.

Reading Lists

11 Books to Celebrate the Lunar New Year

Kelsey McCallum -

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

Nupur Bagoria -

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

Kelsey McCallum -

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

Celebrating Diversity

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

Jim Betz - 0

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.

Addressing LGBTQ+ Bullying in Your School

Brian Cheslik - 0

Almost two million LGBTQ+ teenagers consider suicide each year. Does this statistic scare you? If not, it should.

Éy Swáyel! Welcoming Indigenous Pedagogy as a Canadian Educator

Nikita Griffioen - 0

As an educator in Canada, whose homeland has been inhabited by Indigenous peoples long before me, I have the opportunity and responsibility to teach this history to my students.

Uncomfortable Truths: What If Santa Claus Was Gay?

Christine L. Cho - 0

There is a world out there for which we are preparing our children, and that world includes people who identify as LGBTQ+.

Education for Everyone: 25 Years of Inclusivity

Christine L. Cho - 0

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.

A Legacy of Equality: Reflecting on 25 Years of Progress

Fiona Tapp - 0

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.

Classroom Perspectives

Cherished Traditions: ELL Teachers Create a Cultural Video Project

In an effort to amplify our students' voices, we decided to create authentic resources that would highlight the wide range of celebrations and traditions that are important to them.

Social Justice

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.

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.

Breaking the IEP-to-Prison Pipeline

The first steps a student takes after graduation are as critical as graduating itself. While some students have a clearly defined plan and purpose, many others do not.

Preparing for a Changing World: Climate Resilience in Schools

It is important to consider how schools are responding to climate change not just in the classroom, but on a practical level as well.

Using Art as Activism: Change Beyond School Borders

Not only do visual arts classes make space in a student’s day for creativity, they can also offer a chance to focus on something bigger.

Hope and Despair: Q&A with an Inner City School Teacher

After more than 20 years in educational administration, Ed Boland decided to help in a more direct way. He wanted to teach.

Planet School: Building a Greener World

Administrative policy may dictate how teachers deal with climate strikes. Preparing them for responding to the needs of increasingly ecologically aware students is more complicated.

Bonjour, My Friend: Understanding Minority Language Rights

It’s second nature to expect that Canada is—at certain levels—bilingual, but it wasn’t always that way.

Fostering Inclusivity and Empathy: The Crucial Role of Book Clubs

Amidst rising book bans, how can educators ensure their students have access to a rich tapestry of stories? Book clubs emerge as a beacon of hope.

Field Trips

6 Indigenous Cultural Centres to Inspire Young Minds

Nupur Bagoria -

These cultural centres and heritage sites allow students to respectfully engage with the stories and perspectives of Indigenous peoples across Canada.

6 Virtual Field Trips About Space and the Night Sky

Kelsey McCallum -

With the help of these field trips, it’s possible to take students on journeys that are "out of this world" without ever having to leave the classroom.

7 Conservation Area Field Trips to Immerse Students in Nature

Nupur Bagoria -

Engaging with the outdoors allows children to form a lasting bond with nature, and also helps them understand the responsibility they have to sustain it.

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