Education – Views & Research

A parent walks with a child on a city street.

Starting kindergarten soon? Summer is a perfect time to support your child’s early literacy learning

Pamela Beach, Queen's University, Ontario and Kristy Timmons, Queen's University, Ontario

For preschoolers, fear of new foods is common — and responding can feel anything but simple

Jessie-Lee McIsaac, Mount Saint Vincent University; Julie E. Campbell, Mount Saint Vincent University, and Melissa (Misty) Rossiter, University of Prince Edward Island

A toddler in a high chair has a huge open mouth and a hand raised and looks content feeding themselves a piece of fruit.

After the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands more kindergarteners faced developmental challenges

Magdalena Janus, University of British Columbia and Caroline Reid-Westoby, McMaster University

Two children seen in face masks wearing backpacks next to an adult in a safety vest and mask holding a clip board.

Children in a splash pad playing with water and with each other.

Kids need to play — and how cities are designed and resourced affects their access

Ozlem Cankaya, MacEwan University; Marielle Papin, MacEwan University, and Salim Hashmi, King's College London

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In a world divided, teachers need to connect with each other

Jordan Laidlaw, University of Manitoba

How teaching the history of science can help equip students to face polarized times

Cristiano Barbosa de Moura, Simon Fraser University

people at a protest carry a banner with the words: enough is enough

Being taught by people who know stuff instead of prepared teachers risks our children’s futures

Lisa Starr, University of Lethbridge

Students protesting hold signs 'if you can read this thank a teacher' and 'we're out here because we couldn't fit in our classrooms anymore'

Focus apps are failing neurodivergent minds, new research finds

Joanna McGrenere, University of British Columbia and Kevin Chow, New York University

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Is an A still an A? The truth behind grade inflation

Christopher DeLuca, Queen's University, Ontario and Michael Holden, University of Winnipeg

Two people seen jumping on a lawn in graduate caps and gowns.

A man pushes a girl seated on his bicycle crossbar through a street with a backpack strapped to the bike rear.

Militarization in Jammu and Kashmir is negatively impacting female education

Shambhavi Siddhi, Western University

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Holocaust education has a growing Gen AI problem

Regan Lipes, MacEwan University

How should schools teach AI? 3 models to consider

Hugo G. Lapierre, Université de Montréal; Normand Roy, Université de Montréal, and Patrick Charland, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)

A screen showing an icon that says school AI brainstormer.

ChatGPT is in classrooms. How should educators now assess student learning?

Sarah Elaine Eaton, University of Calgary; Beatriz Antonieta Moya Figueroa, University of Calgary; Rahul Kumar, Brock University, and Robert Brennan, University of Calgary

A man in a red hooded shirt speaks from behind a podium in front of a sign that says 'Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy'

Canada’s first Inuit-led university is coming to Nunavut — here’s why it matters

Daniel Sims, University of Northern British Columbia

School boards and universities will both be affected by Ontario’s Bill 101 sweeping changes

Louis Volante, Brock University

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What Ontarians need to know about ‘student achievement’ reforms that will run school boards like businesses

Sachin Maharaj, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; Beyhan Farhadi, University of Toronto, and Vidya Shah, University of Toronto

A person seen at the far end of a school hallway lined with hanging children's coats and snowpants and an orange pylon.

Will attendance-based grading improve school absenteeism?

Jess Whitley, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; David Smith, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; Maria Rogers, Carleton University, and Natasha McBrearty, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

An empty classroom seen through a glass window.

To improve literacy, Ontario should invest in students and educators

Kathryn Hibbert, Western University

a couple of young people smile while they browse a book

Having a strong social network can help students deal with racial microaggressions

Irene Vitoroulis, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa and Jonathan B. Santo, University of Nebraska Omaha

A person seen silhouetted near an escalator walking past a plane behind glass windows.

Cash cows, scapegoats — and now global talent: Asian international students want to be seen for who they are

Elizabeth Buckner, University of Toronto; Ashley Manuel, University of Toronto; Eun Gi (Cathy) Kim, University of Toronto, and Sophie Xiaoyi Liu, University of British Columbia

Canada cannot afford to lose international research talent — here’s what needs to change

Evren Altinkas, University of Guelph and Christina Clark-Kazak, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

A maple leaft flag flying over a roof with tower peaks.

Should I stay or should I go? Rural international students face housing, job crunch

Brandon Dickson, University of Waterloo; Donna Kotsopoulos, Western University, and Ellyn Lyle, Cape Breton University

A person at a desk working near a window.

Two graduates seated doing a fist bump and smiling at one another, one wearing a brightly couloured woven stole.

Why I celebrate Black graduation magic: An anti-racist perspective

Clare Warner, McMaster University

A Black person's hand seen holding a pen to paper.

A historian of Black Canada gives a report card on Ontario’s new mandated Black history education

Natasha Henry-Dixon, York University, Canada

A bookshelf on a windowsill with an orchid and one book displayed with what looks like a female face and the words spirit & intent.

The real truth about stories: Book recommendations from the Indigenous Literatures Lab

Jennifer Brant, University of Toronto; Erenna Morrison, University of Toronto; Gayatri Thakor, University of Toronto; Jasmine Rice, University of Toronto, and Miyopin Cheechoo, University of Toronto

Confronting residential schools denialism is an ethical and shared Canadian responsibility

Sean Carleton, University of Manitoba and Benjamin Kucher, University of Alberta

A crowd of people in orange shirts, one carrying a black and white framed photograph.

Acting with one mind: Gwich’in lessons for truth and reconciliation

Crystal Gail Fraser, University of Alberta

Boats seen on the water under a bright sky.

Curve Lake’s day school history reveals Indigenous activism in the face of colonial schooling

Jackson Pind, Trent University

How Indigenous-led health education in remote communities can make reconciliation real

Jamaica Cass, Queen's University, Ontario

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Attacks on school boards threaten local democracy

Marianne A. Larsen, Western University

Lessons from Palestine: Understanding the resistance of educators and students in times of crisis

Emmanuelle Khoury, Université de Montréal; Aline Bogossian, Université de Montréal; Caron Roxane, Université de Montréal, and Rola Koubeissy, Université de Montréal

a woman wearing a hijab stands in front of a group of children seated on the ground inside a white tent.

Yale scholars’ move to Canada can prompt us to reflect on the rule of law

Jeffrey B. Meyers, Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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How Disney classics help me teach real-world economics

Junaid B. Jahangir, MacEwan University

Children climb on a ropes and playground structure outdoors.

What are motor skills? Evidence-based ways to support children’s fine and gross motor development

Sophie M Phillips, Western University; Dan Jones, Teesside University, and Trish Tucker, Western University

Denmark’s ‘hands-off’ approach to parenting could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self-reliant kids

Marie Helweg-Larsen, Dickinson College

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Big feelings: 5 ways parents can help kids learn to regulate their emotions

Marissa Nivison, University of Calgary; Gizem Keskin, University of Calgary, and Sheri Madigan, University of Calgary

A boy in a home with a parent holding a laundry bin and a younger sibling is holding the parent's leg with an excited look on his face.

Good-quality child care? What parents should consider, and how it can be assessed

Michal Perlman, University of Toronto

Children and an adult seen on a caret playing with objects.

How children’s play with everyday objects can encourage skills needed for STEM success

Ozlem Cankaya, MacEwan University and Natalia Rohatyn-Martin, MacEwan University

A boy stands in thought with some cardboard boxes.

Say my name: For newcomer and racialized children, belonging begins with classroom greetings

Amina Yousaf, University of Guelph-Humber

A child at a table looking through some writing utensils and a pencil case.

5 storybooks to help children navigate anxiety, plus resources for parents

Colin King, Western University; Amy Rzezniczek, Western University, and Rachel Krahn, Western University

An adult sitting in a chair with a little boy and a book.

Parents are stressed. Here’s what we can do to help them

Andrea Gonzalez, McMaster University

A tired woman sits on a couch kids run around behind her

Parenting with ADHD: 7 practical tips for success

Joanne Park, Mount Royal University; André Plamondon, Université Laval, and Sheri Madigan, University of Calgary

A woman and child high-fiving while playing with blocks on the floor

Children in a school hallway wear face masks while others put clothing items into a hallway cloakroom area.

What Canada, the U.K. and other G7 nations learned about building resilient education systems during the COVID-19 pandemic

Louis Volante, Brock University; Kristof De Witte, KU Leuven; Luca Salmieri, Sapienza University of Rome, and Orazio Giancola, Sapienza University of Rome

No more ‘just say no’ — Canadian schools will soon have a roadmap to address student substance use

Tonje Mari Molyneux, University of British Columbia and Emily Jenkins, University of British Columbia

We asked teachers about their experiences with AI in the classroom — here’s what they said

Nadia Delanoy, University of Calgary

(A teacher smiles at some students near a laptop on a desk)

Chinese and Canadian approaches to math teaching have a lot to learn from each other

Chenkai Chi, University of Windsor

Social studies as ‘neutral?’ That’s a myth, and pressures teachers to avoid contentious issues

Kevin Lopuck, University of Manitoba

People sitting at a table in discussion.

How alternative teaching models can foster inclusive classrooms

Cornelia Schneider, Mount Saint Vincent University

A notebook and pencil case rests on a desk with students in the background.

Many autistic students are denied a full education — here’s what we need for inclusive schools

Vanessa Fong, University of British Columbia; Janet McLaughlin, Wilfrid Laurier University, and Margaret Schneider, Wilfrid Laurier University

A person sits on a bench in front of a leafy tree with a laptop looking into the distance.

Writing for well-being: How it could be a new way to teach the essay and resist AI

Lindsey McMaster, Nipissing University

Billing students automatically for textbooks? Look elsewhere to solve affordability issues

Madelaine Vanderwerff, Mount Royal University and Sara Sharun, Mount Royal University

A person holds a bank card while inspecting a cell phone.

Universities could bolster democracy by fostering students’ AI literacy

Larry Till, University of Calgary

People stare critically at a phone screen.

Why should humanities education persist in an AI age? Self-development, to start

Johannes Steizinger, McMaster University

Two women use smart phones standing in front of a grey human like robot

How AI is challenging the credibility of some online courses

Mohammed Estaiteyeh, Brock University and Rahul Kumar, Brock University

A hand holds a smartphone showing various AI apps.

Why universities warrant public investment: Preparing students for living together well

Jennifer S Simpson, Toronto Metropolitan University

4 ways to empower students to spark social change

Oral Robinson, University of British Columbia

Looking for Indigenous history? ‘Shekon Neechie’ website recentres Indigenous perspectives

Mary Jane Logan McCallum, University of Winnipeg; Robert Alexander Innes, McMaster University, and Susan M. Hill, University of Toronto

5 vital leadership takeaways from the life of Chief Poundmaker

Andrew J. Karesa, The King's University Canada

A man with long hair, a collared shirt and jacket and a blanket over his shoulder.

As Canada is threatened, it’s urgent to revisit Indigenous sovereignty and nationhood

Frank Deer, University of Manitoba

A circle of tipis and flags seen against a skyscraper skyline.

How the Middle Ages are being revisited through Indigenous perspectives

Brenna Duperron, Dalhousie University

Why Canadians need two dramatic educational shifts to honour reconciliation

Jennifer Wallner, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa and Gavin Furrey, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

A teepee next to a legislature building.

Truth before reconciliation: 8 ways to identify and confront Residential School denialism

Daniel Heath Justice, University of British Columbia and Sean Carleton, University of Manitoba

Carving of a round crying face surrounded by palms extended upwards.

Can a virtual reality residential school, developed with Survivors, improve empathy toward Indigenous people?

Iloradanon H. Efimoff, Toronto Metropolitan University and Katherine B. Starzyk, University of Manitoba

A long, 19th century European style four story building seen with statues in front and grass surrounding it.

Youth are charting new freshwater futures by learning from the water on the water

Andrea Reid, University of British Columbia and Dalal Hanna, Carleton University

Revisiting the Williams Treaties of 1923: Anishinaabeg perspectives after a century

Jackson Pind, Trent University and Jack Hoggarth, Trent University

A person seen bending over signs that say see, act, inspire

Teachers need bolder action from our school boards to educate in and for a climate emergency

Karen S. Acton, University of Toronto

How outdoor sports can support youth as they navigate climate change

Brett Tomlinson, Nipissing University

Saskatchewan’s new oil and gas high school courses are out of step with global climate action

Marcia McKenzie, University of Saskatchewan; Emily Eaton, University of Regina, and Kristen Hargis, University of Saskatchewan

How to teach children about climate change, inspire hope and take action to change the future

Maya K. Gislason, Simon Fraser University and Angel M. Kennedy, Simon Fraser University

Children stand with protests signs on a statue; one sign says 'youngsters need a future too.'

6 ways to build resilience and hope into young people’s learning about climate change

Simon Appolloni, University of Toronto

A person wearing a face mask strides past a mural showing giant eagles flying towards them

Philosopher Hannah Arendt provokes us to rethink what education is for in the era of AI

Paul Tarc, Western University

Nihilistic violent extremist networks recruit vulnerable people — and our youth need support

Kawser Ahmed, University of Manitoba

Candles seen flickering against a night sky and tall evergreen trees.

Why we should be skeptical of the hasty global push to test 15-year-olds’ AI literacy in 2029

J-C Couture, University of Alberta; Michele Martini, University of Naples Federico II, and Susan Lee Robertson, University of Cambridge

Huge illuminated "A I" letters seen in a display area as a man walks past.

6 ways AI can partner with us in creative inquiry, inspired by media theorist Marshall McLuhan

Gordon A. Gow, University of Alberta

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Rate my AI teacher? Students’ perceptions of chatbots will influence how they learn with AI

Nandini Asavari Bharadwaj, McGill University and Adam Kenneth Dubé, McGill University

A person at the front of a classroom points to a screen and is caught on camera blinking with eyes closed.

AI in universities: How large language models are transforming research

Ali Shiri, University of Alberta

What are the key purposes of human writing? How we name AI-generated text confuses things

Taylor Morphett, University of Northern British Columbia

Two students at desks, one with pencil and paper.

AI can be responsibly integrated into classrooms by answering the ‘why’ and ‘when’

Soroush Sabbaghan, University of Calgary

A person with raised hand in a classroom.

Writing is a technology that restructures thought — and in an AI age, universities need to teach it more

Joel Heng Hartse, Simon Fraser University and Taylor Morphett, Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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