Blog

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.

2018 award recipient, Donna Ford, reflects on how the Canada's Outstanding Principals program has impacted her role as a public school educator.

Natalie Festa, an accountant and entrepreneur in Toronto, volunteers her time to support student entrepreneurs at Father Bressani Catholic High School in Woodbridge, Ontario, as a volunteer business mentor with The Learning Partnership’s Dragons’ Nest program.

Lisa Floyd, Director of Research and Inquiry at Fair Chance Learning, joins us on the blog to talk about computational thinking in math class.

Natasha Evangelista is a Grade 12 student at the Etobicoke School of the Arts. She’s also an entrepreneur and the founder of Art-toons, a t-shirt design company she developed to promote the abilities of children with autism. Natasha was inspired to launch the business venture after getting a glimpse at entrepreneurship in the Dragons’ Nest program, which was integrated into her Grade 11 business course

John Howard, National Program Manager of Welcome to Kindergarten, joins us on the blog to talk about healthy media use with young children.

Fahad Martin Pinto, Director of Marketing & Communications at The Learning Partnership, joins us on the blog to discuss equity and excellence in education.

The Welcome to Kindergarten (WTK) team in British Columbia had an opportunity to visit two First Nations communities, Tsay Keh Dene and Kwadacha, to share the Welcome to Kindergarten program with teachers, community elders, the daycare supervisors and programmers.