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.

The Global Innovation Field Trip is back! Join us on July 9 – 10 for the second live 24-hour event. Over 100 innovation presenters (from age 5 to adult) from more than 15 countries will be demonstrating their innovative projects and ideas.

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.

Student essays take on topics as diverse as successfully completing a 10k run, to losing a best friend, to experiencing violence at the hands of a first love.

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.

The Learning Partnership is delighted to release a new program offering, Coding Quest Sampler, which addresses the urgent need for flexible, project-based learning that can be delivered remotely during the time of COVID-19.

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

A message from President & CEO Debra D. Kerby on The Learning Partnership’s rapidly-evolving response to COVID-19.

Over 200 major charities form Emergency Coalition to save sector and maintain support to Canada’s most vulnerable.

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.

On Wednesday, November 6th, hundreds of thousands of students around the country joined 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 on the 25th Take Our Kids to Work Day!

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.

The Learning Partnership is proud to receive renewed funding through the Government of Canada’s CanCode program, to deliver digital skill development to students and teachers in classrooms across the country.  

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.

Over the past school year, thousands of students across Canada were creating, developing, and supervising their very own business venture as part of the Entrepreneurial Adventure program.

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.

30 principals from schools across the country were honoured tonight by The Learning Partnership at a reception celebrating Canada’s Outstanding Principals 2019.