Stand Up 4 Human Rights during the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination with digital resources to fight racism!
Did you know that March 21st is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination? On this day in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against apartheid. After the tragic events, the United Nations General Assembly called on the international community to redouble its […]
Bring stories to life with the art of drag! Drag Story Hour is opening hearts and minds with fabulous storytellers.
To inspire educators to bring playful practices into their classrooms, we highlight a colourful and heartwarming program that has emerged in libraries, community events, and schools across the globe — Drag Story Hour. This innovative initiative combines the art of drag with the joy of reading, aiming to foster a love of books, encourage acceptance […]
On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation we wear orange! Listen, learn and honour the stories of residential school survivors.
Three years ago the Canadian federal government passed legislation to mark September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This National commemoration is designated as an opportunity to honour residential school survivors, their families, and communities, as well as acknowledging that the history and legacy of residential schools remain a vital component of […]
Lesson/Unit Planning: a guide for quick review of the essential points
This is a quick guide with questions you might ask yourself about your lesson/ unit plan to check that are considering the most essential points while planning. 1. Why do we teach..? Let’s start with this video to help us understand why thinking about the goal of your lesson/ plan is the first step to […]
Teaching math focusing on competencies rather than content
Mathematics has been known as one of the subjects that focus on content, and consequently, the procedures to achieve the right answer, rather than on competencies, or in other words, on the understanding of the procedure followed by students. However, these two ways should not be seen as irreconcilable! As the National Research Council discussed […]
