The Facts on Education

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

Engagement, Teaching

What is the influence of teacher-student relationships on learning?

by: Roger Saul

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

Assessment, Opinion

How does parent involvement in education affect children’s learning?

by: Lucy Le Mare

EdTech & Design

12 reasons to learn coding at school

Should we be talking about coding or programming in schools?

by: Thierry Karsenti

Engagement, Opinion, Teaching

Is Inquiry-Based Learning Effective?

by: John Nesbit, Liu Qing

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

Engagement, Opinion, Policy, School Community

How Effective is Sex Education?

by: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Assessment, Curriculum, Leadership, Opinion

What is the Value of Standardized Testing?

by: Valerie Campbell

Research, Well-being

Cannabis: What are the risks for students?

Three major risks associated with adolescent cannabis use.

by: Dr. Christina Grant

Equity

How equitable is Canada’s education system?

by: Maryse Potvin

EdTech & Design, Well-being

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

by: Alissa Sklar

Assessment

What is the impact of decentralization on student achievement?

by: Ann Sherman

Research, Teaching

How Can Teachers Maximize Engagement among Multilingual Students?

Inclusive learning strategies and programs for your classroom

by: Dr. Jim Cummins

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

EdTech & Design, Teaching, Well-being

What is Effective School Design?

by: Ellen Rose

School Community, Teaching

How Useful is Homework?

by: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Engagement, School Community

Parents and School Choice: What are the implications?

by: Dr. Mindy R. Carter

Well-being

How can we best support student mental well-being?

by: Jonathan Bluteau

Engagement, Indigenous Learning, Opinion, School Community, Teaching

How can we create conditions for Aboriginal student success in our public schools?

by: Valerie Campbell