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Overcrowded schools are a growing problem, but school boards struggling to get new ones built
Overcrowding amid lags in the construction of new schools (or expansions) is a problem multiple school boards across the country are now grappling with or projecting they will be soon.
Social media hurts girls' mental health and education potential, says UNESCO report
Girls around the world tend to spend more time on social mediathan boys and it's hurting their mental health, says a new report from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
In the face of online misinformation, these teens are learning how to sort fact from fiction
How teens learn about navigating the online world varies, but a pair of digital media literacy programs aim to get more Canadian students scrutinizing their social feeds.
Teacher shortages are leaving educators with no 'good options' and they say students are paying the price
A cross-Canada shortage of teachers is hitting a crisis level, experts warn, and while some COVID-era stopgap measures are being reintroduced, they saymore sustainable solutions are needed.
Sask. teacher strikes have made 'class complexity' a hot topic. How might it affect your local school?
Amid strained labour negotiations betweenthe Saskatchewan government and the province's teachers, 'classroom complexity' is a hot topic.What is it, and how is it impacting our schools?
Can a compulsory curriculum lead to a deeper understanding of Black history?
How much Black history Canadian students learnvaries greatly from classroom to classroom,dependent on choices made by individual teachers, but Ontario is making it compulsory learning in three grades. That's welcome news and an inspiration for those already weaving the Black experience into their classrooms yet some educators are worried about how it will roll out.
Calls to ban books are on the rise in Canada. So is the opposition to any bans
As Canada marks the 40th anniversary of Freedom to Read Week, experts are highlighting the importance of students' being free to access books from a variety of perspectives andwhy schools must have (and stick to) clear policies when navigating book challenges that come their way.
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Authenticity, connection andrepresentation: What Matthew R. Morris brings to his classroom
Matthew R. Morris grew up in Scarborough both a good student and an athletic talent, yet it was always the latter that his teachers encouraged. Now a teacher himself, he's challenging stereotypes of Black male identityand, by bringing his whole self to the classroom, setting an example for his students.
Black leadership classes, trivia competitions and celebrations take students beyond Black History Month
There's growing recognition of the need for Canadian students to learn a broader picture of Black history, culture and contributions and often people working outside of traditional classrooms are pushing the conversationforward during Black History Month and beyond.
Cap on international study permits sparks fear of rising tuition, program cuts, layoffs on campus
A new cap on international student study permits has sparked panic and uncertainty on Canadian campuses.With fall 2024 admissions already in process, students, advocates, school administrators and experts are bracing for tumultuous times ahead.
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