Lion on the Inside: How One Girl Changes Basketball
By Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir with Judith Henderson, Illustrated by Katherine Ahmed. Kids Can Press, 2023. 40 pages, $21.99.
Advocacy
Students Becoming Changemakers
Emily Chan interviews student activist Cecilia La Rose-Luciuk.
Defeating Ford Will Require All of Us to Mobilize for Change
With the optimism that a new school year brings, I want to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to you for your commitment to public education.
Together, We Will Continue to Fight to Make Our Vision for Public Education a Reality
Educators are the heart of our public education system. As you start the new school year, I want to thank you.
Strong Women Mentors are the Backbone of ETFO
I want to begin this final column of the year with a thank you to all the educators who have made such a tremendous impact on public schools and students this year.
Standing Firm Against Hate
Melissa Sky implores 2SLGBTQ+ allies to stand in solidarity with rainbow colleagues and students in the face of rising violence and hate towards the community.
Understanding Climate Change and Bringing Advocacy, Art and Indigenous Wisdom Into the Classroom
Mika Gang reflects on teaching her students to be active citizens and stewards of the earth.
Dr. Sue Winton on Privatization Creep
Meagan Perry interviews Dr. Sue Winton on privatization creep.
Every Day is Malala Day
By Rosemary McCarney with Plan International. Second Story Press, 2014. 32 pages, $18.95
Flamingo Rampant
For most of my 21 years as an elementary educator, I’ve worked as a teacher-librarian. One of the delights of my role is selecting new materials to share with colleagues and students. One of the challenges is finding books that reflect the diversity of the children I teach and their families.