Teachers May See Children Expressing More Trauma After Pandemic

Source: Amanda Connolly, globalnews.ca, July 08, 2020 During this time, youth have been emotionally distant from peers and people at schools who may have been their primary emotional support systems. Teachers and educators should be preparing for youth with more trauma than usual after the pandemic, an expert warns. Kevin Cameron has worked with schools… Continue reading Teachers May See Children Expressing More Trauma After Pandemic

Cellphone ban in Ontario classrooms comes into effect today

Source: The Canadian Press, November 4, 2019  TORONTO – New restrictions on the use of cellphones in classrooms across Ontario go into effect today. The directive says students can only use personal mobile devices during instructional time if it’s for educational purposes, for health or medical purposes, or for special needs. Some schools already have similar… Continue reading Cellphone ban in Ontario classrooms comes into effect today