Governance. Democracy. Citizenship. Stop for a moment and try to explain these ideas in plain language. It’s hard to do. You might find yourself stumbling over words like “Parliament,” “elected representatives,” “constituency,” “bill,” “amendment,” “committee” and “caucus.” Every year, teachers all over Canada must make complex ideas about democratic governance
Governance. Democracy. Citizenship. Stop for a moment and try to explain these ideas in plain language. It’s hard to do. You might find yourself stumbling over words like “Parliament,” “elected representatives,” “constituency,” “bill,” “amendment,” “committee” and “caucus.” Every year, teachers all over Canada must make complex ideas about democratic governance understandable and relatable to students at all grade levels. Knowing
Theresa Antonakis
This year’s recipient, Theresa Antonakis, is principal of Archbishop MacDonald High School in Edmonton Alberta. Theresa received her first appointment as an elementary…
The importance of principals and vice-principals in leading anti-oppression work in schools cannot be understated. The Wallace report reminds us that “the effectiveness of the principal is more important than the effectiveness of a single teacher” (Wallace Foundation, 2021) and other research shows that “to enhance staff capacity, principals must directly
It’s hard out there for today’s youth. Youth mental health has been deteriorating for decades and the COVID-19 pandemic intensified this trend. Youth in Canada saw the most significant drop in self-reported mental health following the pandemic and report a 1.3 times higher rate of depression than adults and a
When you think about it, the words “Artificial Intelligence” themselves can be intimidating. After all, for teachers, intelligence – the human type– is their stock-in-trade. So, when students hand in essays that might have been composed by a machine, they feel uneasy. “It’s an unsettling time,” says Lindsay Shaw, Program
“The information and resources shared have equipped our students with the knowledge to navigate their emotions healthily and the understanding that they are not alone. […] It is partnerships like these that enrich our educational community, providing support and guidance that extends beyond the classroom” – Educator (April 2024) What
Toronto, ON (October 31, 2025) – Ripple Foundation invites students in Grades 4–8 from across Canada to submit their original stories to the annual Kids Write 4 Kids (KW4K) contest. The contest, which opened on October 1, encourages creativity, self-expression, and literacy by giving young writers the opportunity to become published authors. Since
Supporting students’ career and life choices requires fresh approaches that reflect today’s realities. At Cannexus26, Canada’s Career Development Conference, school counsellors will examine how career education can foster wellness, strengthen equity and open up meaningful pathways for youth. Cannexus26 takes place in Ottawa and virtually, Jan. 26–28, 2026, bringing together
On June 18th educators from across Canada were honoured in Ottawa. Canada’s top educators were celebrated at the National Arts Centre in the 30th edition of the Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence. Award recipients are selected using a rigorous two-tier selection process. CAP President, Carol Sarich, is part of
