Reona Brass speaks about Indigenous culture courses, social justice movements, and the need for allies to ‘do the work’ to dismantle systemic inequities that Indigenous students face.

Tricia Berry’s mandate when she joined NB’s Department of Education and Early Childhood Development was to do no less than transform career education across the province to the latest international best practices. Here’s how she and her colleagues went about doing it.

As Indigenous Education Consultant for Prairie Valley School Division in Saskatchewan, Reona Brass and her colleagues help foster connections between students, schools and communities, and 14 Nakota, Dakota, Cree and Anishinaabe First Nations of the area, integrating Indigenous culture and ways of knowing into the K-12 curriculum across the school division.

During the COVID-19 school closures, Huron-Perth Catholic DSB took the time to build community, culture and trust as they managed the transition to distance learning across the rural school district and set people up for long-term success.

What does Pembina Trails School Division’s online high school, InformNet, share in common with penicillin? Hear from Ted Fransen about how an existing but under-used technology became key to the transition to distance learning during COVID-19.

Luc Lerminiaux writes about how teamwork has been transformative and how new opportunities for equity and inclusion emerged as some of the “unintended benefits” of making the switch to virtual ways of working and teaching.

Elwin LeRoux reflects on how Halifax Regional Centre for Education drew strength from collaboration, connection and compassion while needing to stay apart during COVID-19.

We spoke with Dr. Godden to learn how Abby Schools handled what is – so far – a three-part process, shutting down in March, opening up for vulnerable students and the children of essential workers in April and May, and returning to a blended model for all students for the last month of the school year in June.

Global Innovation Field Trip was a global showcase of student innovation broadcast live for 24-hours starting on May 14, 2020. The Learning Partnership collaborated with organizations from around the world to celebrate young innovators and those who educate, inspire and sponsor innovation.

As we continue to navigate our way through the physical distancing and school closures required during COVID-19, Grades 4/5 and 5/6 teachers Zélia Capitão-Tavares and Kamla Rambaran shared their thoughts about building community through remote learning.

We’re asking education leaders across the country to reflect on some of the most interesting, innovative ideas they’re seeing in K-8 education during COVID-19. Erin Kelly, Director of Education, shares her thoughts on connection and coherence as drivers of innovation in these great examples from Greater Essex County District School Board.

Ali Soheil finds connection and meaning beyond his expectations as a BMO Entrepreneurial Adventure business mentor

Inclusion and representation still matter for girls in technology. Read more about how Capital One is breaking stereotypes and opening up options for girls (and boys) to code.

On the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, let's remember that actions matter. The future depends on ensuring every boy and every girl in every classroom can imagine limitless possibilities.

Take Our Kids to Work Day, taking place on November 6, 2019, is an opportunity for Grade 9 students across Canada to explore career options that may inform their education choices. This post shines a spotlight on multiple career pathways and opportunities for further exploration.

CBRE shares how Take Our Kids to Work Day has impacted their employees as they strive to help young people get a jump start on building their career

Mr. Feinman’s class at Gulfstream Public School earned the Judges Choice Award for their venture that had students assembling rare vinyl albums for showcase at their Children’s Museum of Toronto.

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), operator of Toronto Pearson International Airport, is proud to support The Learning Partnership’s “Take Our Kids to Work Day” program, encouraging our employees and their families to participate for the last four years.

Talk, Read, Sing, Play everyday! This key message comes from TLP’s Welcome to Kindergarten program. As we celebrate Family Literacy Month, what a great time to think about the many ways families can have fun together while supporting the development of literacy skills in their young children.

Cari Wilson joins us on the blog to talk about her classroom's journey creating video games through the Coding Quest program.

In acknowledgement of National Entrepreneurs Day, The Learning Partnership (TLP) thought it an opportune time to examine some of the larger discussions surrounding innovation and entrepreneurship in the Canadian economy.

Anti-bullying week is an opportunity for parents, teachers and leaders in the education field to reflect on our existing policies and frameworks, and to ask ourselves what measures are we taking to ensure that students feel safe in and outside of the classroom.

Yesterday we saw thousands of students around the country join their parents, relatives and family friends in various workplaces to experience a day in the life of a professional and get a glimpse of the world of work.

Bonnie Hierlihy joins us on the blog to talk about how her role as a principal has been impacted by the Canada's Outstanding Principals program. The post is part of a series in celebration of National Principals' Month.

Tina Ghaemmaghami joins us on the blog to talk about the International Day of the Girl and how we can have a positive impact.