The Ottawa Art Gallery brings contemporary Indigenous arts into the classroom

 All photos courtesy of the Ottawa Art Gallery Just two weeks after announcing their new partnership with the Canadian Film Institute, the Ottawa Art Gallery continues to show signs of growth as they launch their publication and program, Contemporary Indigenous Arts in the Classroom, which aims to provide elementary and high school–level teachers with

Spirit of Math Schools

 Math is a language that few of us can speak. After more than a decade of school, many adults remember just enough to count pocket change and figure out their taxes. However, if you have a child who’s talented with numbers, Spirit of Math Schools can help them become fluent in this

Universities Play Key Role in Reconciliation

 The success is staggering. The number of Aboriginal people and communities using education as a means to a greater future is rising. It’s a cause for celebration. Just 50 years ago, there were roughly 200 Status Indians taking courses at Canadian universities and colleges. In 2011, the number of self-identified

Classroom Assessments: the Best Report Card Parents Can Get

 Elementary teachers focus on doing what is best for their students. That is why many teachers have reservations about the wide-scale use of standardized tests which are mandated by the government of Ontario. EQAO Established In 1996, the government established the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) to design new