Future Design School
215 Spadina Avenue M5T 2C7 Toronto, ON, Canada

Canada is rich with STEM talent at all levels, from recent graduates to experienced professionals, the challenge is keeping them in here, rather than losing them to other countries. - Our Founder & CEO, Sarah Prevette, on leading the charge on Canada's semiconductor strategy and action plan #canadiantech https://lnkd.in/guhxzaV

Education through the pandemic: From a four-fold increase in F grades in Connecticut to expanding mental health services for Colorado’s students, 8 ways states are confronting COVID-19 @The74 #edchat http://ow.ly/4jzD50EmJAJ

Sunday Read: Building Back Better Breaking down 6 strategies future ready districts are putting in place to maximize their #ESSER funding + how we can align with federal funding guidelines to support the unique needs of your community #edchat http://ow.ly/ZUct50ECS6L

Uniting cultural teachings & data, a group of researchers & Indigenous youth co-created 10 principles to guide water monitoring & management in Canada - offering an important framework for engaging youth in future sustainable planning initiatives #cdnpoli http://ow.ly/KrQv50ECeci

Breaking down #ESSER allowable uses to help school districts build back better! From learning loss to professional development, discover how Future Design School aligns with federal funding guidelines to support the unique needs of your community #edchat http://ow.ly/msmG50EAdGA

Covering curriculum standards within condensed timetables requires educators to determine the most impactful content & competencies within their course. Here are tangible strategies for prioritizing expectations + maximizing student engagement #edchat http://ow.ly/rY0L50CwSK7

Apathy is the greatest threat to humanity. How will you inspire your students to take action? https://www.futuredesignschool.com/what-will-you-do

We are offering Free PD for Ontario Public School Teachers! Join our celebrated team of educators for LIVE sessions to share best practices around engaging students in online learning. Learn more: shop.futuredesignschool.com/ontario

Sunday Read: The Importance of Difficult ‘Day After’ Conversations Processing current events with students requires vulnerability & honesty. Teachers reflect on 5 events and the subsequent classroom conversations that have shaped their careers #edchat http://ow.ly/dthU50DaLPQ

Understanding and advocating for your needs is an essential skillset for students as they prepare for the future. In order for these skills to take hold, kids must feel safe. Why future ready skill development is predicated on student well-being #edchat http://ow.ly/sPqb50CUGzM

Given the countless possible factors that contribute to online student absenteeism, it's crucial for schools to revise their truancy policies through an equity mindset. Exploring engagement strategies that prioritize empathy & relationship building #edchat http://ow.ly/ooOP50D96hl

The Academic Power of Friendship The social-emotional benefits of relationship building can be harnessed to drive academic growth in students. Exploring expert-backed approaches to that foster connection & boost educational outcomes via MindShift http://ow.ly/j1Vm50CpuHJ

Our Student’s Speak feature offers a powerful insight into this uniquely challenging and uncertain time through creative expression. Using spoken word poetry these students get real and share with us what’s really on their mind. You won't want to miss it. https://bit.ly/3p05Y4y

"If COVID-19 has any bright silver lining, it has made the public vitally aware of children’s socio-emotional needs and the critical and growing role of teachers as heroes in the pandemic." We see you, and we appreciate you. Thank you for all you do http://ow.ly/y2ys50D4Dz0

The Missing Piece of Computer Science "When people learn to code, they should also learn about ethics, humanities & equity." Why breaking down the silos of STEM is key to mitigating the unforeseen negative consequences of big tech #STEM @FastCompany http://ow.ly/6G4A50Ar4Hj

Working from Home While Schooling at Home? As both a parent & Future Design School’s Director of Learning, Sandra Nagy knows that empathy & transparency are key for navigating this transition. How leaders can best support employees through this moment http://ow.ly/p38750BBpLA

Sunday Night Read: Improving Pandemic Schooling Real students talked to The Hechinger Report on what it's really like learning in a pandemic. Offering authentic insight & suggestions for educational equity, school safety and meaningful remote learning. https://hechingerreport.org/how-to-improve-schooling-durin/

How To Engage K-3 Students Online Best practices for exploring, designing & creating in a virtual setting! Here are our key takeaways, practical tips & inspiration to drive meaningful hybrid learning in the primary years #remotelearning #edchat http://ow.ly/I8Kx50B5XRa

Our latest Students Speak offers raw insight into this challenging & uncertain school year through spoken word poetry. Our contributing writers get creative, and get real with us about what’s really on their mind you won't want to miss it #studentvoice https://bit.ly/3p05Y4y