Stuck in a dangerous information echo chamber
When we limit our media consumption to one side of the political spectrum, we get a distorted picture of reality…
Religious freedom equals educational freedom
The claim that merging Ontario’s government-run and Catholic school systems will save “an estimated $1.6 billion a year” is blarney…
‘Teacher, teacher! Can we do some colouring?’
A glimpse at Alberta’s controversial new social studies curriculum, through the eyes of a Grade 2 class in the not-too-distant future…
University of Alberta and Telus partner on a 5G ‘living lab’
$15M investment focuses U of A’s innovation and commercialization capabilities, starting with precision agriculture, autonomous vehicles…
Project aims to help Alberta teachers, students build hope during pandemic
U of A education researchers team up with Edmonton teachers to create activities meant to foster hope and resilience in challenging times…
Cancel culture simply cancels diversity and honest debate
Cancel culture shuts people out. It doesn’t make their ideas go away, but it can make them fester in very unhealthy and destructive ways…
Pharmacy students lend a steady hand with COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Each patient is asked a series of screening questions about whether they have other medical conditions or any active signs and symptoms of COVID-19…
Reducing the bloat at Alberta’s universities and colleges
Universities and colleges need to continue to tighten their belts like everyone else…
Poverty often at the root of racism, hate
Teaching critical thinking skills is vital in promoting honest and respectful dialogue. Yet schools are underfunded…
Indigenous language learning made easy through technology
After finding few digital resources available, Delaney Lothian decided to create a game and app for learning Cree language…