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Our new special issue marks the 25th anniversary of the Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Act, a landmark moment in Canada’s journey toward #LGBTQ equality. Here we explore how it can be understood, taught, and brought to life in the classroom. bit.ly/4rClbsn
#EduSky #EqualLoveEqualRights
#EduSky #EqualLoveEqualRights
When the RCMP Crisis Negotiation Unit visited his high school #law class, educator Jeff Fitton expected some interesting guest speakers. What he didn’t expect was just how profoundly they would change the way his students communicated.
#EduSky #CommunicationSkills #HighSchool #LifeSkills #RCMP
#EduSky #CommunicationSkills #HighSchool #LifeSkills #RCMP
How Two Mounties Taught My Students to Communicate Like Hostage Negotiators
It all started when my students asked if we could invite a hostage negotiator to our Law 12 class.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:06 PM
When the RCMP Crisis Negotiation Unit visited his high school #law class, educator Jeff Fitton expected some interesting guest speakers. What he didn’t expect was just how profoundly they would change the way his students communicated.
#EduSky #CommunicationSkills #HighSchool #LifeSkills #RCMP
#EduSky #CommunicationSkills #HighSchool #LifeSkills #RCMP
"Students who imagine are more confident when forming hypotheses, more flexible when experiments fail, and more capable of thinking across disciplines."
#EduSky #STEM #Science #SEL #Reading #Literacy #Imagination
#EduSky #STEM #Science #SEL #Reading #Literacy #Imagination
The Power of Imagination in STEM Education
Imagination deserves intentional cultivation in STEM classrooms.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:33 PM
What is at stake when Black students fail to thrive in schools, and what can we do about it? Educator Jamelle Newsome considers these questions in our latest article.
#EduSky #K12 #SocialJustice #AchievementGap #Diversity
#EduSky #K12 #SocialJustice #AchievementGap #Diversity
“Why Are All the Black Kids in the Hall?”
It’s time we ask, what’s really holding back our urban kids?
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February 2, 2026 at 7:15 PM
What is at stake when Black students fail to thrive in schools, and what can we do about it? Educator Jamelle Newsome considers these questions in our latest article.
#EduSky #K12 #SocialJustice #AchievementGap #Diversity
#EduSky #K12 #SocialJustice #AchievementGap #Diversity
Our new special issue marks the 25th anniversary of the Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Act, a landmark moment in Canada’s journey toward #LGBTQ equality. Here we explore how it can be understood, taught, and brought to life in the classroom. bit.ly/4rClbsn
#EduSky #EqualLoveEqualRights
#EduSky #EqualLoveEqualRights
January 28, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Our new special issue marks the 25th anniversary of the Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Act, a landmark moment in Canada’s journey toward #LGBTQ equality. Here we explore how it can be understood, taught, and brought to life in the classroom. bit.ly/4rClbsn
#EduSky #EqualLoveEqualRights
#EduSky #EqualLoveEqualRights
As the debate around DEI intensifies, the essential work of cultivating belonging and justice in urban settings must continue.
#EduSky #SocialJustice #DEI #UrbanSchools #UrbanEducation #Diversity #Equity
#EduSky #SocialJustice #DEI #UrbanSchools #UrbanEducation #Diversity #Equity
Navigating Challenges and Charting a Path Forward for DEI in Urban Education
Despite recent political and legal hurdles, many urban school districts and educators stay deeply committed to equity.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:17 PM
As the debate around DEI intensifies, the essential work of cultivating belonging and justice in urban settings must continue.
#EduSky #SocialJustice #DEI #UrbanSchools #UrbanEducation #Diversity #Equity
#EduSky #SocialJustice #DEI #UrbanSchools #UrbanEducation #Diversity #Equity
When students feel truly seen and valued for the effort it takes to regulate, repair, and persevere, they are more willing and more able to engage in learning.
#EduSky #BehaviorManagement #SpecialEducation #EmotionalGrowth
#EduSky #BehaviorManagement #SpecialEducation #EmotionalGrowth
The Value of Behavior Commerce: Rethinking How We Support Emotional Growth in Schools
The most important work students do each day often goes unseen.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:17 PM
When students feel truly seen and valued for the effort it takes to regulate, repair, and persevere, they are more willing and more able to engage in learning.
#EduSky #BehaviorManagement #SpecialEducation #EmotionalGrowth
#EduSky #BehaviorManagement #SpecialEducation #EmotionalGrowth
When we try to “fix” conflicts for others, we rob them of voice and agency. True healing happens when students (and teachers) stay at the center of the conflict resolution process.
#EduSky #ConflictResolution #BehaviourManagement #K12 #RestorativePractices
#EduSky #ConflictResolution #BehaviourManagement #K12 #RestorativePractices
Giving Conflict Back: The Secret to Effective Restorative Practices
Restorative practices remind us that healing happens in connection, not isolation.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:01 PM
When we try to “fix” conflicts for others, we rob them of voice and agency. True healing happens when students (and teachers) stay at the center of the conflict resolution process.
#EduSky #ConflictResolution #BehaviourManagement #K12 #RestorativePractices
#EduSky #ConflictResolution #BehaviourManagement #K12 #RestorativePractices
In 2026, the question isn’t whether students are capable. It’s whether we are willing to take shared responsibility for helping them see their potential and connect it to their future.
#EduSky #CareerReadiness #CareersAndGuidance #HighSchool
#EduSky #CareerReadiness #CareersAndGuidance #HighSchool
In 2026, Career Readiness Can’t Be Someone Else’s Job
Career readiness must become a shared responsibility in 2026.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:54 PM
In 2026, the question isn’t whether students are capable. It’s whether we are willing to take shared responsibility for helping them see their potential and connect it to their future.
#EduSky #CareerReadiness #CareersAndGuidance #HighSchool
#EduSky #CareerReadiness #CareersAndGuidance #HighSchool
When students understand where they are and how to grow, they stop seeing learning as something done to them and start seeing it as something they do for themselves.
#EduSky #Assessment #Evaluation #StudentAgency #SelfAssessment
#EduSky #Assessment #Evaluation #StudentAgency #SelfAssessment
Beyond Grades: Empowering Student Learning Through Self-Assessment
What if, instead of just handing out scores, we gave students the opportunity—and the space—to reflect on their learning?
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January 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM
When students understand where they are and how to grow, they stop seeing learning as something done to them and start seeing it as something they do for themselves.
#EduSky #Assessment #Evaluation #StudentAgency #SelfAssessment
#EduSky #Assessment #Evaluation #StudentAgency #SelfAssessment
Making the subject of math engaging, accessible, and connected to real life reminds us that it’s not merely about numbers, it is about patterns, problem-solving, and creativity.
#EduSky #NationalMathematicsDay #Math #K12
#EduSky #NationalMathematicsDay #Math #K12
National Mathematics Day: A Joyful Celebration of Numbers and Numeracy
Every year on December 22nd, India celebrates National Mathematics Day.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Making the subject of math engaging, accessible, and connected to real life reminds us that it’s not merely about numbers, it is about patterns, problem-solving, and creativity.
#EduSky #NationalMathematicsDay #Math #K12
#EduSky #NationalMathematicsDay #Math #K12
Life skills provide students with a set of tools to help them navigate their modern world more confidently. Here are 3 strategies for integrating more life skills into your classroom.
#EduSky #HighSchool #LifeSkills #CommunicationSkills #Writing
#EduSky #HighSchool #LifeSkills #CommunicationSkills #Writing
Making High School More Relevant: A Life Skills Approach
When students don’t see a practical application of the content they’re learning, they can quickly lose interest.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Life skills provide students with a set of tools to help them navigate their modern world more confidently. Here are 3 strategies for integrating more life skills into your classroom.
#EduSky #HighSchool #LifeSkills #CommunicationSkills #Writing
#EduSky #HighSchool #LifeSkills #CommunicationSkills #Writing
Results show that teachers across the K–12 pipeline are troubled by the impact of non-teaching decisions/obligations regarding what happens in their classrooms.
#EduSky #TeacherDepartures #TeacherRetention #Research
#EduSky #TeacherDepartures #TeacherRetention #Research
New Study Addressing Teacher Departures Probes Causes and Possible Solutions
If we understand departures in a more nuanced way, we will have added insights into retention—the two are flip sides of the same coin.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Results show that teachers across the K–12 pipeline are troubled by the impact of non-teaching decisions/obligations regarding what happens in their classrooms.
#EduSky #TeacherDepartures #TeacherRetention #Research
#EduSky #TeacherDepartures #TeacherRetention #Research
Kick off the holiday season with some festive light displays! 🎄✨
Featuring dazzling drive-throughs, twinkling tree canopies, luminous laser shows, and more. Experience the magic at these 10 must-visit locations. 👇
Featuring dazzling drive-throughs, twinkling tree canopies, luminous laser shows, and more. Experience the magic at these 10 must-visit locations. 👇
10 Holiday Light Displays You Won’t Want to Miss
We’ve rounded up the best light displays to chase away those winter blues and help you get into the holiday spirit.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Kick off the holiday season with some festive light displays! 🎄✨
Featuring dazzling drive-throughs, twinkling tree canopies, luminous laser shows, and more. Experience the magic at these 10 must-visit locations. 👇
Featuring dazzling drive-throughs, twinkling tree canopies, luminous laser shows, and more. Experience the magic at these 10 must-visit locations. 👇
Playful making can be more than just creating a product. It can be an anchor of identity, belonging, and engagement in the classroom.
#EduSky #PlayBasedLearning #NewTeachers #MeaningMaking
#EduSky #PlayBasedLearning #NewTeachers #MeaningMaking
From Crafts to Curriculum: Why Playful Learning Isn’t Just for Kids
Playful learning is meaningful for students of all ages. It’s a powerful pedagogy that fosters engagement, ownership, and community.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Playful making can be more than just creating a product. It can be an anchor of identity, belonging, and engagement in the classroom.
#EduSky #PlayBasedLearning #NewTeachers #MeaningMaking
#EduSky #PlayBasedLearning #NewTeachers #MeaningMaking
"We don’t have to choose between structure and creativity. The best teaching lives in the in-between, where we follow a script, but we fill it with our stories, our students’ voices, and our classroom rhythms."
#EduSky #K12 #ScriptedCurriculum
#EduSky #K12 #ScriptedCurriculum
Scripted, Not Silenced: Finding Freedom Within the Frame
A scripted curriculum doesn’t take away my ability to teach. It amplifies it.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
"We don’t have to choose between structure and creativity. The best teaching lives in the in-between, where we follow a script, but we fill it with our stories, our students’ voices, and our classroom rhythms."
#EduSky #K12 #ScriptedCurriculum
#EduSky #K12 #ScriptedCurriculum
"Within a month of adopting this new, creative approach, students were noticeably more fluent. Most importantly, they had gained something invaluable: confidence."
#EduSky #K12 #Education #ESL #ELL #Multilingual #ComicBooks #Reading #Literacy
#EduSky #K12 #Education #ESL #ELL #Multilingual #ComicBooks #Reading #Literacy
Flipping the Script: Using Comics and Creative Play to Boost ESL Confidence
I wanted to create a space where students felt safe enough to take risks, make mistakes, and discover their own voice in English.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
"Within a month of adopting this new, creative approach, students were noticeably more fluent. Most importantly, they had gained something invaluable: confidence."
#EduSky #K12 #Education #ESL #ELL #Multilingual #ComicBooks #Reading #Literacy
#EduSky #K12 #Education #ESL #ELL #Multilingual #ComicBooks #Reading #Literacy
We’re pleased to introduce our latest digital resource, all about #jazz legend Oscar Peterson! Designed for classroom use, it helps students explore the connections between music, history, and social change through the lens of Oscar’s life and work.
Explore it here: bit.ly/4pfsRzo
#EduSky #K12
Explore it here: bit.ly/4pfsRzo
#EduSky #K12
November 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
We’re pleased to introduce our latest digital resource, all about #jazz legend Oscar Peterson! Designed for classroom use, it helps students explore the connections between music, history, and social change through the lens of Oscar’s life and work.
Explore it here: bit.ly/4pfsRzo
#EduSky #K12
Explore it here: bit.ly/4pfsRzo
#EduSky #K12
"Students became more responsible—not because I told them to, but because their learning had become theirs. They knew they were trusted. And they rose to meet that trust."
#EduSky #Education #K12 #LearningStyles #StudentAgency
#EduSky #Education #K12 #LearningStyles #StudentAgency
Breaking the Rules: How Giving Students More Choice Transformed My Teaching
When I told my fifth-grade class that they were old enough to take charge of their own learning, something unexpected happened.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"Students became more responsible—not because I told them to, but because their learning had become theirs. They knew they were trusted. And they rose to meet that trust."
#EduSky #Education #K12 #LearningStyles #StudentAgency
#EduSky #Education #K12 #LearningStyles #StudentAgency
Supporting teachers in their fight is about more than just education—it’s about protecting the democratic freedoms we all depend on.
Should Teachers Be Allowed to Strike?
In Alberta, teachers have effectively lost their constitutional right to strike.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Supporting teachers in their fight is about more than just education—it’s about protecting the democratic freedoms we all depend on.
From strained school budgets to increased learning loss, the rising number of weather-related disruptions can have far-reaching consequences. A recent report from NWEA highlighted what districts can do to better prepare for these events.
Severe Weather Disruptions Increasingly Impact U.S. Schools
In the 2024–25 school year alone, nearly 10,000 schools were forced to temporarily close due to weather-related incidents.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
From strained school budgets to increased learning loss, the rising number of weather-related disruptions can have far-reaching consequences. A recent report from NWEA highlighted what districts can do to better prepare for these events.
"So much of the world around us involves money. If we are to help prepare students for the next phases of their lives, money should be a component of every course."
#EduSky #FinancialLiteracy #FinancialLiteracyMonth #InvestmentEducation
#EduSky #FinancialLiteracy #FinancialLiteracyMonth #InvestmentEducation
“Why Aren’t We Taught About Investments in School?” Rethinking Financial Education for K–8 Students
I believe it is vital for some form of investment education to exist in every school. In every classroom.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
"So much of the world around us involves money. If we are to help prepare students for the next phases of their lives, money should be a component of every course."
#EduSky #FinancialLiteracy #FinancialLiteracyMonth #InvestmentEducation
#EduSky #FinancialLiteracy #FinancialLiteracyMonth #InvestmentEducation
"By hearing and telling stories, students are able to improve their language skills, confidence, friendships, and vocabulary retention."
#EduSky #ESL #ELL #Writing #Reading
#EduSky #ESL #ELL #Writing #Reading
Let Me Tell You a Funny Story… Teaching ESL with Laughs, Not Lectures
Nothing draws students in, holds their attention, and helps them remember quite like a story.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Sometimes, the best lessons aren’t always about what we teach. Sometimes, they’re about what we inspire. (And occasionally, they’re about getting relationship advice from an Oscar-winning actor too.)
#EduSky #CareersAndGuidance #Success #Education
#EduSky #CareersAndGuidance #Success #Education
Beyond Fame, Fortune, and Followers: Inspiring Students to Redefine Success
I wanted to show my students that success has many faces—and most of them aren’t filtered on Instagram.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Sometimes, the best lessons aren’t always about what we teach. Sometimes, they’re about what we inspire. (And occasionally, they’re about getting relationship advice from an Oscar-winning actor too.)
#EduSky #CareersAndGuidance #Success #Education
#EduSky #CareersAndGuidance #Success #Education
"A JIB team works to create a school culture where staff, students, and families feel welcome, heard, and valued. It seeks to understand the needs, concerns, and challenges of a school, particularly in regard to racial equity."
#EduSky #SocialJustice #Equity
#EduSky #SocialJustice #Equity
Leading Our School’s First (and Last) Justice Committee
When my principal asked if I could lead our school’s new Justice, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee, I was both surprised and delighted.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
"A JIB team works to create a school culture where staff, students, and families feel welcome, heard, and valued. It seeks to understand the needs, concerns, and challenges of a school, particularly in regard to racial equity."
#EduSky #SocialJustice #Equity
#EduSky #SocialJustice #Equity
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"WHE is entirely free to search, read, and consume, which is why there are thousands of teachers in every country who use it."
Read more here at @teachmag.bsky.social about @worldhistory.org's newly launch #history #AI chat.
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Read more here at @teachmag.bsky.social about @worldhistory.org's newly launch #history #AI chat.
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Newly Launched History AI Chat Helps Students to Search World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia’s AI Chat now makes it easier for students to find reliable answers to their questions.
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October 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
"WHE is entirely free to search, read, and consume, which is why there are thousands of teachers in every country who use it."
Read more here at @teachmag.bsky.social about @worldhistory.org's newly launch #history #AI chat.
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Read more here at @teachmag.bsky.social about @worldhistory.org's newly launch #history #AI chat.
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