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 work and role of Black Canadian principals are essential to schools because we know that, among other things, students thrive when they see themselves reflected within the educator workforce (Grissom et al., 2021; James, 2010; James & Turner, 2017). To gain a better understanding of Black leaders’ work, we
When I quit my school counselling job in 2023, I think it surprised everyone, most of all me. School counselling was a career I took great pride in and worked hard to do well. I really loved my work. Well, I loved almost all my work. There was one aspect
Teaching classes outside for elementary students can be highly beneficial for several reasons, impacting their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. While not all subjects may be suited to an outdoor setting, there are significant advantages to incorporating outdoor learning into the school day. By offering a fresh and stimulating
The last time you heard the word ‘quantum’ was probably in a film or a TV show: Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Big Bang Theory or Star Trek. After all, quantum is a popular science fiction topic. But in the real world, quantum mechanics is a real and
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
