by Beatrix Shackleton | May 19, 2026 | Salon, SSENC News
President’s message – Summer 2026 Rachel Collishaw We’re so excited to share our new publications with teachers across the country! While I hope that you will take the time you need over the summer to rest and recharge, I also hope that you will find some time to...
by Beatrix Shackleton | May 19, 2026 | Salon, Articles
Social studies as ‘neutral?’ That’s a myth, and pressures teachers to avoid contentious issues Kevin Lopuck With a world literally and figuratively burning around them, high school social studies teachers are charged with engaging students in sensitive topics. Social...
by Beatrix Shackleton | May 19, 2026 | Salon, Articles
Chinese Canadian National Council for Social Justice Asian Heritage, Education, and the Work of Change Every Heritage Month arrives with familiar gestures: classroom displays, cultural performances, and celebrations of food, language, migration, and achievement. But...
by Beatrix Shackleton | May 19, 2026 | Salon, Partners
Deepening the Dialogue: A Teacher Discussion Guide for Valley of the Birdtail Shelley Kirkvold In this guide, we use “book club” and “book study” somewhat interchangeably. Both refer to educators coming together around a shared text for dialogue and reflection, though...
by Beatrix Shackleton | May 19, 2026 | Salon, Partners
Bring real-world human rights into your classroom with Amnesty International Looking for meaningful, curriculum-aligned resources that truly engage students? Amnesty International offers free, ready-to-use tools designed for Canadian classrooms. From lesson plans and...
by Beatrix Shackleton | May 19, 2026 | Salon, Partners
Operation Black Vote Canada Black on the Ballot Black Canadians have been running for and serving in elected office for more than 150 years, but most of us know almost nothing about their experiences. Weaving together compelling storytelling, new research, and candid...
