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Why Lining Up Is Good for Students (and Schools)

Something as simple as lining up can bring clarity, consistency, and connection, benefiting not just students, but staff as well.

Laura Mooiman - August 13, 2025

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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.

Classroom Perspectives

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

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.

Classroom Perspectives

Exploring Indigenous Culture Through the Senses: A Transformative Learning Experience

At McKenzie Towne School in Alberta, students are learning through touch, scent, and sound with the Indigenous Sensory Box Project.

Classroom Perspectives

Stories from the Stage: How Drama Education Shapes Global Citizens

Drama is far more than a performance-based art. It is a dynamic educational tool that improves students’ capacity to understand perspectives far removed from their own.

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Breathe, Focus, and Learn: 3 Simple Exercises That Prepare Students for Academic Success

When practiced regularly, breathing techniques can become powerful self-regulation tools that serve students throughout their academic lives and beyond.

Classroom Perspectives

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!)

Classroom Perspectives

The Power of Music and Melody: Using Songs to Engage Young Learners

By harnessing the power of music, teachers can create a lively and dynamic atmosphere that also improves concentration, focus, and retention.

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Ready or (Definitely) Not: Learning to Teach in a Pandemic Classroom

To many in the field, a poor first year of teaching is the first step in an accepted, almost ritualistic career timeline. Perspectives on a teacher’s first year seem to have shifted, though, since my generation entered the workforce.

Classroom Perspectives

Guardians of the Coast: Building Kids’ Confidence Through Art

I was recently involved with an art exhibition in the Thanet District of Kent, England, that helped students see themselves as artists, advocates, and changemakers.

Education News

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Clothing Insecurity: A Hidden Barrier to Student Success

August 15, 2025 0

As kids prepare to step through the school doors and start another year, I’m particularly mindful of the 20 million children in the U.S. experiencing clothing insecurity.

Education News

When Parents Trust Schools, Student Attendance Improves

August 14, 2025 0

I recently helped analyze survey data from over 1,000 K–12 families about what they want from schools, and this insight stopped me cold: parents are asking for more communication than we’re giving them, especially when it comes to attendance.

Book Lists

Cancer in the Classroom: How to Have Candid Health Conversations with Kids

August 11, 2025 0

Classroom curriculum doesn’t account for a student’s cancer diagnosis. "My Brave Friend: Emma and Noah Face Cancer Together," a new book for K–2 students, can help.

Education News

Planting the Seeds: 10 Tips to Inspire a Love of Reading in K–2

August 5, 2025 0

Teaching young children to read is one of the most powerful gifts we can give them. However, sparking a love of reading is what keeps that gift growing for a lifetime.

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Cradles to Crayons® to Provide 250,000 Free Backpacks with School Supplies

July 28, 2025 0

C2C’s “Ready for Learning” initiative prepares children from head to toe, including clothing and backpacks in the Massachusetts, Chicagoland, and Philadelphia Tri-State regions.

Classroom Perspectives

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.

Expressive Writing on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation

March 1, 2019 0

My students needed to experience success. And they needed to see that their writing could impact a broader audience than the one held captive each day in their classroom.

Learning English Is Tough—Now Imagine Doing It with Dyslexia

May 21, 2025 0

How can we create truly inclusive environments that support students with dyslexia in our multilingual classrooms?

Finding Hope: How I Taught the Rwandan Genocide

March 1, 2015 0

As the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide approached in April 2014, I took it as an opportunity to teach my students about this horrific and tragic event.

Crafting Connections: A Teacher’s Heartfelt Gift

March 1, 2025 0

I am a primary school teacher from East Oxford, and last year I crocheted a “mini-me” of each child in my class as an end-of-year gift.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow: Addressing the School Attendance Problem

May 1, 2023 0

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.

Teaching Kids to Read: Modern Approaches vs. Montessori Method

May 1, 2025 0

At first glance, the Montessori method and the Science of Reading appear to be opposing philosophies. But if you look closer, they are in fact surprisingly similar.

Using Art as Activism: Change Beyond School Borders

September 1, 2023 0

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.

Building Bridges: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Transforming Classrooms

April 9, 2025 0

Utilizing trauma-informed practices can help create a welcoming and inclusive environment that allows students to feel comfortable and valued.

Reading Lists

15 New and Upcoming Books for Student Activists

Kelsey McCallum -

To help you inspire your students to become agents of change, we’ve gathered these books that focus on different forms of activism.

9 Travel Guides to Help You Plan Your Next Vacation

Kelsey McCallum -

Not sure where to go or what to do this summer? These fun and unique guides can provide you with some inspiration.

Women in Sports: 19 Inspiring Reads for Students

Nupur Bagoria -

In anticipation of the upcoming Summer Olympic Games, we have compiled a list of books that showcase the stories of female athletes—both real and fictional.

Summer

Plan Your Summer Vacation with the Help of These 5 Resources

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When summer vacation rolls around, you—just like your students—are ready for a break. Here are some resources to help you travel safely and securely.

5 Essentials Teachers Need This Summer

Rae Sarathy - 0

You can almost hear it. Teachers everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief as they kick up their feet and bask in the freedom of summer break.

4 Language Learning Apps to Help You Prepare for a Summer Abroad

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Planning a vacation abroad this summer? You might want to consider picking up a foreign language to help you on your travels.

5 Thought-Provoking Podcasts for Teachers to Listen to This Summer

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The summer holidays are the perfect time to brainstorm new teaching ideas and classroom activities. Get inspired with the help of these podcasts.

Kid-Free Holiday Options

Adam Stone - 0

For teachers who spend all their professional time surrounded by the K–12 crowd, an adult-only vacation destination may be just what is required to recharge the batteries.

STEM Summer: 5 Excursions to Museums and Science Centres Across Canada

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Here are some fun summer excursions that can get you, your family, and your students excited about the wonders of STEM!

Mental Health & Well-being

5 Essentials to Unwind This Summer

From cool beverages to portable must-haves and screen-free entertainment, these practical picks are here to help you relax and return to the classroom feeling refreshed.

Back to School

Effective Strategies for Managing Split Grade Classes

Newfoundland and Labrador to introduce split-grade classes in 2016–2017, raising concerns among parents about academic and social impact.

Slow Down: Keeping Children Safe in School Zones

Far from being a safe haven, schools can be a danger zone, especially for students walking amongst the crush of cars and buses that converge at drop-off and pick-up times.

Meet the Parents: Navigating the Challenges of High-Maintenance Families

Most parents are rational, reasonable, and respectful, but it’s those high maintenance ones that every teacher dreads. And the situation seems to be worsening each year.

Preparing Teachers for Back-to-School Season: Nutrition Advice

It’s easy to lose track of a nutritional diet when you’re a busy teacher balancing multiple hats while trying to keep up your energy.

Encouraging Creativity in Lesson Plans

It can be incredibly easy to treat lesson planning like a checklist. Objective: check. Standards: check. Activity: check. Education experts say there is a better way.

4 Memory Training Apps to Start the School Year With

After summer holidays, getting back into study mode can be a struggle. These apps can help get students' memory wheels turning again.

Immerse Students in Cinematic Adventures at These 4 IMAX Theatres

It’s back-to-school again, which can be a drag for some students, so what better way to enliven the spirit than going to the movies?

Top Tips for Parent-Teacher Interviews

Preparing for parent-teacher interviews can be as stressful, especially because teachers often receive little training.

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.

Travel

10+ Global Walking Tours and Trails to Explore This Summer

Rae Sarathy -

Walking tours can be some of the best ways to explore a new place. They give you the chance to fully immerse yourself in the history and culture of your destination with every step.

Architecture Tours: 10+ Must-See Marvels Around the World

Rae Sarathy -

Whether you consider yourself an architectural aficionado or someone who simply appreciates beautiful design, we’ve rounded up several amazing places you can explore this summer.

Make the Most of Your Summer with These 9 Road Trips Across Canada

Kelsey McCallum -

Check out these suggested travel routes and scenic drives, or build a personalized road trip itinerary and embark on your very own Canadian adventure!

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