In the grand tapestry of a young person’s life, few figures wield as much influence and impact as teachers. They are the architects of knowledge, the guides through the labyrinth of learning, and the guardians of intellectual growth. Yet, in our society, the role of teachers often goes underappreciated and
The FlipSide is published as a voice and resource for Canada’s teachers and educators. At times we come across unique programs that we find intriguing and that we believe can enhance an individual’s ability to learn and thrive. We recently sat down with Machelle Denison, CEO of Strong Start® to
Gabrielle Wilcox, University of Calgary Supporting student mental health and well-being has become a priority for schools. This was the case even prior to the increased signs of child and youth mental health adversity in and after the pandemic. Supporting student mental health is important because students of all ages
In September, I attended the International Confederation of Principals Conference. I sat on a panel with five other very experienced school leaders from around the world. The topic was “What would you do differently?” An Irish administrator led off humorously that he should have considered engineering instead. I responded that
The Board of Inquiry decision in a complaint filed with the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission by the parents of a student, Carter Churchill, against the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District was released on March 1, 2023 following a lengthy and live-streamed hearing during the late summer and
In October, as CAP President, I had the opportunity to go to the ESHA conference in Dubrovnik, Croatia. ESHA is the acronym for European School Heads Association. This organization is an umbrella organization for European countries, just like CAP is the organization that advocates for the provinces and territories across
Empowering School Leaders: Identifying the Support Teachers Require to Cultivate GenAI in Education Over two decades ago, Prensky (2001) highlighted a profound shift in society, marked by the emergence and widespread adoption of digital technology – a significant change that irrevocably altered the landscape. This observation remains as pertinent today
The post-pandemic world of education is facing unprecedented challenges ranging from teacher shortages and burnout to heightened social-emotional needs of children to achieving academic standards with limited resources. Today’s principals have become accustomed to living in uncertainty and chaos and reacting to the needs of the day – perhaps at
