“It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes collaboration and a diversity of ideas to build a stronger education system for our next generation of leaders.” — Mitzie Hunter

I am pleased to interview for The Global Search for Education, the Honorable Mitzie Hunter, MPP and Minister of Education...

Note: This is the first of a three-part series.

One of the best tools I have come across to challenge gifted and advanced learners is the Type 3 enrichment project. Type 3s are real-world, problem-based, long-term investigations. They fall within Renzulli’s Schoolwide Enrichment Model, which you can read about here.

I have spent...

A total solar eclipse to cover the USA from coast to coast hasn’t occurred since 1918, and one to exclusively occur only over the United States hasn’t happened since Revolutionary War days (1776). However, that will change on August 21st. On that day, the moon will block out the sun leaving what scientists call a “diamond ring” remaining. The entire solar event will last just three minutes....

In a 21st century world where we are learning, unlearning, and relearning all the time, how can teachers keep up? 

The presence of technology in schools is increasing as are the opportunities to integrate tech into practice. However, the moment teachers master one new piece of tech, there may be something...