The Facts On Education

Policy, School Community, Well-being

3 Myths Dispelled about Student Suicide Prevention

It is necessary that school staff think critically before they apply any suicide prevention intervention

by: Dr. Stan Kutcher, Dr. Yifeng Wei, Andrew Baxter

School Community, Well-being

Suicide Prevention: 6 Questions School Leaders Should Ask

“Doing something” and “doing the right thing” are not always the same thing

by: Dr. Stan Kutcher, Dr. Yifeng Wei, Andrew Baxter

Research, Teaching

How Can Teachers Maximize Engagement among Multilingual Students?

Inclusive learning strategies and programs for your classroom

by: Dr. Jim Cummins

Leadership, Policy, Well-being

What can school leaders do in the aftermath of student and staff suicide?

School leaders have a responsibility to select evidence-based strategies

by: Dr. Stan Kutcher

Research, Well-being

Cannabis: What are the risks for students?

Three major risks associated with adolescent cannabis use.

by: Dr. Christina Grant

Indigenous Learning

How can we embed Truth and Reconciliation in every school?

Changing how generations of young people move forward together.

by: Dr. Pamela Rose Toulouse

Diversity

How can schools support LGBTQ2 students?

Four key factors that can make a positive difference for LGBTQ2 students in K-12 schools.

by: Dr. Kristopher Wells

Research, Teaching

How do we teach students to identify fake news?

In a world where it is increasingly dangerous to simply trust what we read and see

by: Dr. Alec Couros, Katia Hildebrandt

Curriculum, Well-being

What is the impact of physical education on students’ well-being and academic success?

Decreasing time for quality phys-ed to allow more instructional time for core curricular subjects – including math, science, social studies and English – is counterproductive, given its positive benefits on health outcomes and school achievement.

by: Lee Schaefer, Derek Wasyliw

EdTech & Design

How do Makerspaces heighten student engagement?

Makerspaces engage students to learn in and out of school...

by: Dr. Ann-Louise Davidson

Engagement, School Community

Parents and School Choice: What are the implications?

by: Dr. Mindy R. Carter

EdTech & Design, Well-being

How could students’ use of social media be affecting their mental health?

by: Alissa Sklar

Equity

How equitable is Canada’s education system?

by: Maryse Potvin

School Community

What factors are involved in developing successful community school models?

by: Jean Bernatchez

School Community

What is the best way to integrate newcomer students into schools and classrooms?

by: Gina Lafortune

Well-being

How can we best support student mental well-being?

by: Jonathan Bluteau

Indigenous Learning

What Is the Best Way to Indigenize Teaching Practices?

by: Constance Lavoie

EdTech & Design, Teaching, Well-being

What is Effective School Design?

by: Ellen Rose

Teaching, Well-being

Accommodating Students with Behavioural Concerns

by: Dr. Bill Morison, Dr. Patricia Peterson

Assessment

What is the impact of decentralization on student achievement?

by: Ann Sherman